Drain Bottle Bags for Breastcare Patients
Following breast surgery many women leave hospital with at least one drain bottle still attached to the wound. This may be in place for two weeks or more, and has to be carried around. Some ladies use carrier bags or pillowcases to carry their bottles, but these are uncomfortable, and not conducive to going outside. A bottle bag holds the drainage bottles securely and feels more ‘normal’.
Fabric
Any strong fabric, eg curtain or soft upholstery fabric (including lining fabric), repurposed denim from jeans, sturdy cotton or calico. The fabric can be plain or patterned. It can be decorated with stitching, applique, patchwork – use your imagination, make something that you would be comfortable with carrying around!
The attached PDF gives clear instructions for one of these bags.
how-to-make-a-lined-and-reversible-mastectomy-drain-bag.pdf
Fabric
Any strong fabric, eg curtain or soft upholstery fabric (including lining fabric), repurposed denim from jeans, sturdy cotton or calico. The fabric can be plain or patterned. It can be decorated with stitching, applique, patchwork – use your imagination, make something that you would be comfortable with carrying around!
The attached PDF gives clear instructions for one of these bags.
how-to-make-a-lined-and-reversible-mastectomy-drain-bag.pdf