Discussions: Clothing Options

I am 26, in fair condition, well enough to exercise and want to add jumping to my exercise program but the controller and two batteries aren't held stable well enough with anything I have. Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks

Hello Everyone! I am a product design student at the University of Cincinnati with a friend who has an LVAD. Since witnessing her experience as a young 20 year old living with an LVAD, I have been inspired to do my thesis project on trying to address some of the frustrations and pain points...

I received a HeartMate III LVAD on 1/25/19. I have been home from the hospital for 5 days and I am using a Thoratec vest that was given to me at the hospital. I am ready to order mens clothing to accommodate my LVAD and would appreciate some advice. The batteries are now hanging on my side and the...

Love the new styles for both men and women! Comfortable and stylish LVAD vests for HeartMate 2 & 3’s. www.vadwearvests.com

Hat demand eine BekleidBek für Jarvik 2000 Does anyone have a shirt or vest suggestion for a Jarvik 2000

We thought pictures of the Wildkin Adult Lunch Bags would be helpful...Sue does not go anywhere with out one! They have two compartments...top can be used for regular carry everywhere items and the bottom holds the controller and batteries...each compartment has double zippers. They are water...

My father got the HeartMate 3 some month ago. For we have no shop in Germany to buy according shirts and my father dont`t want to order a LVAD shirt online, I want to sew him an appropriate shirt. I would like to surprise him, thus I cannot measure the exact sizes of the batteries and the controller...

Medi-Materials now offers the original WHITE Freedom Undervest in larger sizes: 2XL-3XL and the new 4XL-5XL. There is no price mark up for the larger sizes, at all. The 4XL-5XL BLACK Freedom 2 Undervest will be available sometime this Fall.

LVADgear.com has some pretty nice options for men and women on their website and I've heard their clothing is comfortable. I checked their facebook page and see some positive reviews from their customers as well. They also offer accessories like shoulder bags, backpacks and sleeping belts too.

the best clothing option I've found at lvadvests.com...I got my lvad 11/7/19...the batteries hang on the side, under arms and has two pockets in front for left or right line...I actually put my controller in my left front pants pocket and I have a right line...the other shirt I've found is at...

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I have three vests made by Cindy Bosco and they have served me well. If you are interested you can contact her on 989-274-8862 or www.boscolvadvest.com. They have given me more freedom and mobility. She is excellent to work with and very flexible.

Just thought I would let y'all know carew medical wear is having a 4th of July sale. I just received a e-mail from them. My coordinators love this lvad shirt, I'm very happy with it too. www.carewmedicalwear.com

This is my first post. My husband has had his LVAD for five weeks now, and I want to share this web site with you all for making your life easier with a LVAD. My husband is so grateful to discover how this shirt gave him freedom to do daily life activities. Take a peek and see if it is something you...

The most favorite Lvad t-shirt now available on black friday https://www.facebook.com/LVADshirt/posts/1973147372701194

LVAD Gear has designed a shirt and other accessories just for HeartWare LVADs. The shirt features a double locking controller pocket with a window and locking battery pockets. See the full line of LVAD Clothing including HeartWare and HeartMate specific backpacks, sleeping belts and a selection of...

Medi-Materials has an undershirt called the Freedom Undervest. https://medi-materials.com/product/freedom-undervest/

Life with an LVAD can be challenging, and loved ones in your life may not realize just how different your day-to-day activities look. From cleaning, inspecting, and changing the bandages on your exit wound to plugging in your LVAD equipment at night, life just looks a bit different after receiving...

I'm happy to announce the launch of the Freedom Undervest, a garment designed to free you from your VAD bag. Medi-Materials has worked with LVAD patients and doctors to develop a comfortable vest that secures your external equipment in a completely hands-free manner. Learn more on our blog: https:/...

Hey everyone. I've had my Heartmate II LVAD since April 2013. I struggled with options until I found the Bosco LVAD Vest at http://www.boscolvadvest.com. Cindy will even customize a vest. I asked Cindy to move the batteries more towards the back on both sides so as to not interfere with my golf...