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Has anyone who had open heart surgery had any experience with the support vest which is issued in hospital to support the chest immediately after the op?

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Rosieapple72

Do you mean the ugly dark blue vest?

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GalwayBay

whilst I’ve had open heart surgery, successfully thankfully, I haven’t heard of the vest. Sorry

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