Mastectomy Tubes, Drains, Annoying Appendages

Coming out of the hospital after a mastectomy means dealing with drains dangling from your body. Here's a hint on dealing.

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[Sherushffxi]

OMG thank you so much for posting.

[Stusgirl1]

Hi Susan, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate the videos you made. I am going in for surgery soon and they are helpful.

Best,

Sue

[Silk37luvsZarrick]

The surgery center at the hospital gave me a ''shirt'' that was handmade for the cancer patients and had 4 pockets in the front for drains. The volunteers sew them for the patients. The shirt has no sides to it. Just a front and back.

[leialukehan]

Home Depot nail apron (costs $2) can hold all 4 Jackson Pratt drains in the 2 wide pockets...just tie the apron around your waist or your neck if showering....

Got this hint from my doctor's office!

[cheryll28p]

Had a bilateral mastectomy a few weeks ago.  In order to shower, I clipped my drainage bulbs onto a thin plastic belt I had at home.

[4653Babe]

I am to have bilateral mastectomy 12/5/12. Thank you! You have given me real insight into post sx and what to do with the bulbs!!! Bless you for your post!

[honeybel2]

Wish I had watched before coming home from the hosp. Other helpful hints for showering or walking around: ace bandage, athletic tape, or cut off top of pantyhose will hold/camouflage the drains around your stomach area or thigh, whichever is more comfortable. Scrubs with pockets worked also.

[jenprin10]

Thank you!



[CarleyKitchens90990]

Thank you for sharing. Hope you are doing well.

[shrinknurse]

I am s/p Left mastectomy X 7days. On Thursday, I am to have my Jackson Pratt removed. Your video was the most informative and realistic that I have watched! Thank YOU!

PS I'm a Registered Nurse, and STILL needed to see your video! You Rock!