Breast Cancer Drain Bag Pattern

One surgeon places pretty pockets in surgery survival bags for her mastectomy patients.

Breast cancer drain bag pattern.

Nearly everyone who s contacted me has recounted a lovely personal story. To date i ve shared the pretty pockets pattern with thousands of folks from 46 states and 9 countries. We recommend 2 drain bags following a double mastectomy and 1 for a single mastectomy. Check out the video below to learn how to make your own drain bag holders and see how well they worked for aniela after her mastectomy.

Another opened a mastectomy boutique offering pockets to patients. My dear sil has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has asked me to make her some kind of apron for want of a better word that would fit under her shirt with 4 pockets pouches that can hold her drain tubes out of. The bags are worn over the shoulder or across the body. Mar 3 2014 a blog about a homemaker wife mother of 5 and grandmother of 2 who writes about domestic life homeschooling and her family.

Anderson family created date. Finished size is 7 tall by 6 wide with a handle that is 42 long. It made going out less stressful too as the drain was completely hidden from view so no one was any the wiser. These are sometimes in place for up to 2 weeks.

Drain dollies are a fantastic idea they made life so much easier as i had both hands free all the time. Ut a 7 x 17 piece of fabric or cut 2 pieces that are 7 x 8. Ut a piece of ribbon 45 long or make your own ribbon by cutting a strip of fabric that is 1 x width of fabric. Need help to find a pattern for post mastectomy drain pouches hoping that you wonderful ladies can help with a special request.

Microsoft word breast cancer bag author. It is now common for individuals to be sent home with drains. Preparing for surgery bilateral mastectomy breast cancer awareness sewing ideas sewing crafts sewing projects sewing patterns fighting cancer mobility aids. This tutorial is going to save you a ton of discomfort.

Elizabeth nelson is a wordsmith an alumna of aquinas college in grand rapids a four leaf clover finder and a grammar connoisseur. Drain bags can be worn under clothes meaning patients can still go out without carrying uncomfortable drains. It meant that i wasn t trying to wrangle drains while sleeping or peeing. When finished these bags should measure 23cm wide and 27cm in depth.