Post Surgery Drain Pouch Pattern

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Post surgery drain pouch pattern.

Surgical drains perform an important role in healing after breast surgery. What breast cancer survivors are saying about pink pockets. Necessary for healing but one of the more uncomfortable aspects of recovering from surgery. Fluid often builds up in the area where a breast is removed and can cause discomfort and delay healing if it is not drained.

Jan 9 2020 this adjustable belt pouch holds your post op drains gently around your waist where it is most comfortable. These are now available worldwide and raise money for prevent breast cancer surgery gift sewing crafts sewing projects pouch pattern breast cancer awareness sewing patterns diy hospital gowns floral style. These drains are thin plastic tubes connected directly into the body to allow any excess fluid to escape into small bulbs called drain bags. During this time the incision will likely become inflamed and there may be some drainage.

The type of drain that is used depends on the type of surgery the preference of the surgeon and the site of the surgery. Drains also reduce the chance that you will develop a seroma a collection of fluid that can be uncomfortable and sometimes cause scarring. One of the biggest post surgery complaints mastectomy patients often have is that having drains is a huge pain. And we ve distributed thousands of pocket as free handmade gifts for breast cancer patients since 2011.

While no method is perfect at reducing drainage you can talk to your doctor before and after surgery about techniques to reduce your drainage. When you re facing a mastectomy post surgery drainage probably isn t high on your list of concerns. There are many types of drains ranging from chest tubes that keep fluid from accumulating around the heart after open heart surgery to small bulb type drains that apply gentle suction. Our family began production at home only a few hours after my discharge.

Drains may be in place for a few days and in some cases even longer. By having a separate drain pouch not attached to your shirt you are able to continue to wear. If the drainage fluid is thin watery and pinkish red there is likely nothing to be. However after the fact drainage is important to consider.

And the need and concept for pretty pockets tm fully materialized at that moment as a discreet and spirited way to secure post surgical drains. A mild amount of drainage from the incision is normal. Need help to find a pattern for post mastectomy drain pouches hoping that you wonderful ladies can help with a special request. The pouch allows you freedom of movement when you need it most and allows you to keep the drains safely at your waist rather than pinning or taping them to your clothes or body.