Renova Medical Wear Mastectomy Recovery Shirt with Drain Pockets

I initially purchased this top in a black size XL and later ordered a second in blue size L. The shirt is true to size. You may want to consider ordering a size up if you will have four drains just so you'll have extra room. The drain pockets are a MUST! After a mastectomy, you will not feel like pinning your drains to the inside of your shirt. I don't think I would have had the strength to manipulate a safety pin for a couple days after my surgery. In comparing it to a size L, 100% cotton, button-up top of another brand, this is what I found: The fabric is light and breathable. It didn't fade and didn't seem to draw up after being machine washed & dried. It has kept its shape and the fabric is not showing signs of wear after being washed every 2-3 days for two weeks. I found that the drain and tube material move across this fabric with much less resistance than with 100% cotton fabric. That's huge when you have limited range of motion and limited movement & strength in your arms & hands. It also enables the drains to come out the pockets more easily. The depth of the pockets was perfect - not too shallow that you worry your drains will come out but not so deep that your drains tip over or are too far inside to easily access. The tab that holds the drain tubes was an unexpected plus! It keeps movement of your drain tubes to a minimum, which helps keep you comfortable, but doesn't restrict them so much that they can't move when they should. If your tubes stretch from being stripped, it keeps them up under your shirt instead of hanging below the hem line where they might possibly be sat on or caught on something else due to being exposed. It also eliminates the need to pin your tubes to your shirt. ***Note - the picture of the product shows two drain tube holder tabs above the pocket. The shirts I received had only one above the pocket, but it easily held both tubes. Even if you only have two drains, having a shirt with four pockets is great! Once two of my drains were removed, I was able to choose whether having the drains in front or to the sides worked better for the position I was in. The plastic snaps were much easier to use than buttons. They are low profile, large enough to handle easily and snapped with minimal effort but stayed snapped securely. The tube tab also secures with a snap on one end of the tab. If you are considering another brand of shirt with tabs, make sure the tab opens at one end. Some other brands have tabs that are sewn down on both ends. Basically, they are useless unless you want to hang the tubes from them with a safety pin. I honestly can't think of any negatives to this shirt. An outer pocket might have been an added bonus but definitely not a necessity. The price point is a little higher than I would have expected, but was close to what the others ran. Bottom line is that for cost, quality, functionality, durability and ease of use, this shirt is the best choice!!

Was perfect for after my mastectomy. Size was right, quality was excellent

This top was my most valuable purchase before my mastectomy. The inside pockets for drains, the snap closure front and comfortable fit made it ideal. The material is soft and roomy. I bought an XL which is my usual size and it was perfect. I took the shirt with me to the hospital to wear when discharged and the nurses were really impressed. My home visiting nurses think it’s great as well. They’ve never seen a shirt like this. I highly recommend it to anyone going in for breast surgery.

Ich bin 1,58 cm groß und mir passt es super. Es hat mir nach der Op immens den Ablauf mit den Drainagen erleichtert. Das braucht jede nach einer Brust Op! Toller angenehmer edler Stoff und sehr gut haltende Druckknöpfe, die alles zusammen halten. Es war nicht zu eng und auch nicht zu locker. Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen

Very impressed with high quality material and design. Perfect.