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Ray H.
Clothing Options

Sleeping with a controller

Last activity 3 weeks
I have had my LVAD for 2 1/2 years and have devised clothing options for daily use, including vests, fishing vests, LVAD shirts, and concealed tactical shirts that my wife sews a pocket on for the controller. My problem has always been with the belt for the controller. I am fat and have a flat hips...
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Larry B.
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Winter Vest

Last activity 3 weeks 1 day
Just wanted to let everyone know about this vest. Vests in general have been a great option for me over the last 4+ years. I even wear one now to play golf in. But other than the high cost ones I’ve not had an option of a sleeveless one for winter wear. I wore this for the first time today. I wore...
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Katie P.
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LVAD Accessories

Last activity 4 months 2 weeks
Hello All! My husband and I are moving and came across some extra accessories free to anyone who can use them, I know not everyone's insurance covers. All compatible with Heart Mate 3 Shower bag w/ straps Belt case with optional straps Cross body battery support. He has since been transplanted. Feel...
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John S.
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Medi-Materials.com has restocked the Freedom Undervests!

Last activity 5 months
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, our manufacturer was committed to producing PPE before working on our order. The wait is over! Take a look at www.medi-materials.com
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Laura A.
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clothing to donate

Last activity 6 months 2 weeks
Hi - Unfortunately, my father passed away in November and was an LVAD patient. I have a couple of LVAD shirts and an LVAD vest that I would like to donate. Is there a place that I could send these to? The hospital did not take donations. Thank you -
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Sophie F.
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Tight Clothing around/near the Driveline Exit Site

Last activity 7 months 2 weeks
Hi Everyone! I am looking to hear your experience regarding wearing athletic materials like spandex over or near the driveline exit site. Is it bad to cover part of the cord and exit site with tighter fabrics like spandex? Do you prefer more flowy fabrics near the exit site? Thanks! -Sophie
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Sophie F.
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More Info on How You Wear Your VAD

Last activity 9 months 2 weeks
Hello Everyone, Per my capstone project on making better solution catered towards women who have LVADs, I would love to know more specifically how you hold your LVAD in different articles of clothing! Girdles, vests, shirts, etc. I would love to know how you uniquely wear your LVAD for different...
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Joe M.
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HeartMate III Mens Clothing

Last activity 1 month 3 weeks
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...
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LVAD M.
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Opportunity for new and improved LVAD wearables - please give feedback

Last activity 10 months 1 week
Hello, I am in the process of designing a new LVAD shirt and would like feedback from patients and caregivers regarding LVAD wearable clothing items. Please take a few minutes to respond to the survey below. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G656YDR
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Patricia S.
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New LVAD Freedom Undervest for sale at half-price

Last activity 10 months 1 week
My husband bought a Freedom Undervest by Medi-Materials, XL size, white. He tried it on but has not worn it. Cost new is $49.95. He decided to stay with his around-the-waist belt. Will sell and ship vest for $30. I'm happy to answer questions. Patricia
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Ruth or Gary L.
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LVAD Clothing

Last activity 10 months 2 weeks
My husband wears a canceal weapon under armour shirt to hold his batteries and I sew on a pocket in the front for his controller. Go to Tactile Gear.com. I t does work great.
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John S.
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The Proper way to Load the Freedom Undervest

Last activity 10 months 3 weeks
If loaded properly, the LVAD Undervest will help with most of the problems associated with carrying your external equipment in a bag. Namely, skin irritation from driveline anchors, trauma and pain at the exit wound site, driveline fractures and infections, shoulder and back pain and, the worry of...
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Devon G.
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Stabilizing belt for jumping recommendations

Last activity 11 months
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
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Sophie F.
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LVAD Bra Concepts

Last activity 11 months
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...
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Chris H.
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VAD Wear®️ LVAD Vests & Jackets for Men & Women

Last activity 11 months 3 weeks
Love the new styles for both men and women! Comfortable and stylish LVAD vests for HeartMate 2 & 3’s. www.vadwearvests.com
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Anonymous
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Jarvik 2000

Last activity 1 year 1 month
Hat demand eine BekleidBek für Jarvik 2000 Does anyone have a shirt or vest suggestion for a Jarvik 2000
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Bob S.
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Seeing is Believing!

Last activity 1 year 1 month
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...
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Sonja M.
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HeartMate 3 sizes of batteries and controller

Last activity 1 year 2 months
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...
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John S.
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Medi-Materials.com now offers LVAD vests up to 5XL!

Last activity 1 year 4 months
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.
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Alana L.
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LVADgear.com has some pretty nice options for Men and Women

Last activity 1 year 4 months
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.
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