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Advocate For Your Care

A confident attitude can take a hit when you're hospitalized or diagnosed with cancer, where often a feeling of loss of control is devastating.    Patients often have that sixth sense of what's wrong with them. Here are a few things to prepare yourself so that you can guard your positive mental attitude and secure a confident mindset.   Educate Yourself in Advance Get loved ones for support to help you advocate for your care. Know who you are speaking too (md, nurse, technician), as each role will respond differently on the content and level of what they can discuss. Write down questions and get the answers you need. Don’t leave until you fully understand and have all your questions...

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Patient gowns to hold surgical drains

BRACAGowns are ideal for post operative surgical drains perfect for nighttime clothing and first day post op.  The newly designed unique hospital gown has front pockets and the split seam opening on each side to allow the tubes and drains to be placed in the pocket.  These gowns allow easy access to the drain, as well as provide safe and increased comfort for post-op clients.  The BRACAGown has a strip of Velcro in each pocket to secure the drains in place.  All gowns are 100% Cotton, high premium material. All seams are finished with tailor-made professionally bound seams. The back of the gown has extra material and 1 inch wide and long straps that are attached at the side seams. The...

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What to wear after a mastectomy?

BRACAShirts are perfect for post mastectomy surgery. The shirts have large pockets to hold surgical drains.  Our Bracashirt is a high-quality and comfortable way to recover with ease. Discreetly hold, hide and secure drains with no restriction of movement even while accommodating bulky dressings and drains.  Our shirts with outside pockets were specially designed to allow surgical drains to be passed through an opening along the side seams to allow the tubing and drains to pass through to be placed in the pocket. We also have shirts with inside pockets to totally hide and protect the drains.  When you order the combo pack you get both shirts plus a complimentary BRACAGown as a thank you for your order. The advantages of...

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What to wear if you have surgical drains after abdominal surgery?

Bracashirts are uniquely designed for post-surgical mastectomy patients and patients post abdominal surgery who have large surgical drains (Hemovac or Jackson Pratt).  Our shirts with outside pockets were specially designed to allow surgical drains to be passed through an opening along the side seams to allow the tubing and drains to pass through to be placed in the pocket. We also have shirts with inside pockets to totally hide and protect the drains. ✓ Machine Washable ✓ Inside pockets hide and protect drains ✓ Prevents pulling out drains ✓ Easy to slip on & no need for bra or undershirts ✓ Easy access for caregivers while maintaining privacy

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Best clothing for Surgical Drains

If you have Hemovac or Jackson Pratt surgical drains, these shirts are ideal to protect your drains and to help prevent pulling out the drains. Bracashirts are uniquely designed for post-surgical mastectomy patients and patients post abdominal surgery who have large surgical drains. With your drains secure the patient can mobilize which will help prevent post op pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis after surgery.They are also ideal for making care for the drains easier for the patient, care givers and family.

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