Breast Cancer Drain Bag Pattern

Need help to find a pattern for post mastectomy drain pouches hoping that you wonderful ladies can help with a special request.

Breast cancer drain bag pattern.

To make the drainage bag cover. It made going out less stressful too as the drain was completely hidden from view so no one was any the wiser. It meant that i wasn t trying to wrangle drains while sleeping or peeing. One surgeon places pretty pockets in surgery survival bags for her mastectomy patients.

To date i ve shared the pretty pockets pattern with thousands of folks from 46 states and 9 countries. This drain bag holder helped after my double 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. Nearly everyone who s contacted me has recounted a lovely personal story.

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. When finished these bags should measure 23cm wide and 27cm in depth. It is now common for individuals to be sent home with drains.

Microsoft word breast cancer bag author. Finished size is 7 tall by 6 wide with a handle that is 42 long. 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. I was very worried about my children accidently catching the tubing but that was never an issue thanks to my beautiful bag.

We recommend 2 drain bags following a double mastectomy and 1 for a single mastectomy. These are sometimes in place for up to 2 weeks. Drain bags can be worn under clothes meaning patients can still go out without carrying uncomfortable drains. Preparing for surgery bilateral mastectomy breast cancer awareness sewing ideas sewing crafts sewing projects sewing patterns fighting cancer mobility aids.

Anderson family created date. This tutorial is going to save you a ton of discomfort. 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. Another opened a mastectomy boutique offering pockets to patients.