Breast Cancer Drain Bag Pattern

To make the drainage bag cover.

Breast cancer drain bag pattern.

This drain bag holder helped after my double mastectomy. When finished these bags should measure 23cm wide and 27cm in depth. 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. Finished size is 7 tall by 6 wide with a handle that is 42 long.

I was very worried about my children accidently catching the tubing but that was never an issue thanks to my beautiful bag. 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. One surgeon places pretty pockets in surgery survival bags for her mastectomy patients. We recommend 2 drain bags following a double mastectomy and 1 for a single mastectomy.

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. Microsoft word breast cancer bag author. It meant that i wasn t trying to wrangle drains while sleeping or peeing. 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. It is now common for individuals to be sent home with drains. To date i ve shared the pretty pockets pattern with thousands of folks from 46 states and 9 countries. Another opened a mastectomy boutique offering pockets to patients.

Drain bags can be worn under clothes meaning patients can still go out without carrying uncomfortable drains. Need help to find a pattern for post mastectomy drain pouches hoping that you wonderful ladies can help with a special request. Ut a 7 x 17 piece of fabric or cut 2 pieces that are 7 x 8. This tutorial is going to save you a ton of discomfort.

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