I purchased this bra with some reservations as to whether it would live up to it's description. I recently underwent bilateral breast surgery and needed a good fitting bra that would have the support the Dr wanted as well as room for a surgical drain and dressings. The bra met all my expectations. It's front closure made it easy to take off and put on especially post op when I was a not allowed to reach around to fasten a back opening bra (Plastic surgeon orders). I also found the sides had enough space to accommodate my drain for the short time I had it. I am several months post op now and am still using the bra as it is great as an everyday bra as well. I am happy I came across this as my husband and I had a really hard time finding exactly what was needed after my surgery; Most bras that provided the right support had zipper fronts that were too hard to line up and zip over my dressings or closed in the back. I purchased 2 bras in stores locally that did not work. I hope if you have surgery this bra works for you as well as it did for me.