Why are the elastic bands with the velcro so short? l could barely pull them together. Extremely uncomfortable med/large.
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That is why I stated in my review that you should buy two different sizes. They manufactured the elastic bands too short. Hopefully the larger size has bands equivalent to waist size. The other brand I used had longer bands, but they are no longer selling. Next time I am buying a large. For all you out there contemplating a operation, research before you buy. The Hernia Institute in England is a treasure of info. For some reason England is far more advanced than the US, according to the information on their website. The mesh they use in america is not a great idea. It is prone to movement within the body, it is painful for quite some time, and can get infected. I have talked to people who have used this method. Many negative reviews. Any way you look at it, hernia's are a bitch. If I knew a place that had a perfect cure that lasted a lifetime, I would have been there long ago. Next I will see what's available in Canada and France. Somewhere in this world there has to be the right solution................ GOD Bless You All.
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I found the same problem...takes two men and a small dog to hook the things. I hooked them BEFORE I put the thing on. Took a lot of effort but got it on....it felt like I was in a straight jacket. I think the Med/Large is just to small. They should increase the length of the velcro tabs and put some thumb hooks or something you can get a hold on the tabs better.
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I didn't have that problem I have wornout the one I have need to replace it. As stated in the reviews these do run a bit small. I have a 33-34 waist and the large was a good fit it is supose to be snug.
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You probably need to get the next larger size. They seem to be made small. The band needs to be tight to keep pressure on the pad.
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I also have the med/large which I decided on by measuring around the hips, and I know what you mean with the discomfort. However, the way this thing is designed the tight strap keeps the hernia inside. The hernia is also uncomfortable. The location of my hernia happens to be right where the pad is under the strap, and my hernia needs the strap's pressure to stay inside. You might try returning the truss and going for a different design with more adjustment. I just wear this truss for a few hours when I'm doing something especially strenuous. I plan on getting surgery within a few weeks.
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I had this problem too. However if you put the two sides together before putting the truss on then step into you'll be able to wear them with no trouble. Hope this helps.
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It is suppose to be tight and uncomfortable ,its keeping your intestines from coming through, but i also put a back support velcro over it and it helps more. With a inguinal hernia left or right side it will try and push through your muscle wall,and i wear underwear under the support and another back support over it for added support,hope this helps
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Ralph, I bought several leg bands and these turned out to be too short for me. I am looking for them but am going to be out of town for a couple of days. If they turn up next week, I'll get back to you with width. If I find them, you are welcome to have them for free. The ones that do me well are the Velcro Velstrap Cinch Straps, 18 x 1 Inches, Black, 2 Pack (90107). My guess from the size of these, is that the Nashbar was about 1 inch more or less.
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Maybe very difficult to pull over your head with them on. may feel very uncomfortable with added pressure due to tight fit. You may want to think about getting a larger size. i don't know how effective the head gear would be going to a bigger size
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Hello again Sandra. My caregiver just recalled it has an elastic band and not velcro. Sorry for the misinformation.
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I, too, have trouble with the bands. I think I need to lower my evaluation stars on the product. Not only do the bands come off, they split. I'm sorry I can't help you.
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Definately children. And my boys didn't like the way they fit. I think they might be for small children (5 yrs old). With something like this you might want to go to the store to try them on. Some you have to slide on and others Velcro around your elbows and knees.
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I wrote a review on this product. I think the quality is good but they're sized so small that I couldn't wear them. They wouldn't "adjust" enough to fit comfortably over my ears and they were tight like a vise. My advice? Go to a sporting goods or a Home Depot store, find a pair you want to buy and try them on before you buy them. I bought mine for the shooting range and finally found a pair I liked at Cabela's.
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Very stiff, very hard to put on. I wear and 11 with a very high arch. The velcro strap was too short to fit across the top of my foot without being too tight.
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Hi Dave, We initially had the same problem... those poor little feet. However, if you look at page 10 of the Owner's Manual the instructions (and diagrams) state "Pull on small loop until the sewn end of the loop passes through the adjustment buckle. Continue to pull out the small loop until the strap is the proper length". We fiddled around with this for a while until we figured out how it worked. I was a bit confusing to say the least! Our 5 month old absolutely loves this toy now. Hope this helps. Lynn
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We are about the same size and I have a medium that feels great when I get it on. That's the challenge, getting it on. I find it requires a second person to assist with that process thus rendering the item far less usable.
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It's literally a length of elastic. That's it. Defiantly buy a good quality tourniquet.
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Maybe spacing out the Velcro straps would help. Wrap them as tight as possible and tuck the straps under one another as tight as possible
2007109
If you have small ankles. I have large ankles and this band was too tight for me. I doubt the Velcro band will fit in boots--but I don't know for sure.
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The lower band (@bra-band location) on my ShouldersBack, item #02024, size medium, measures 34.5" including the 2 3/4" velcro tab. I wouldn't expect it to be comfortable stretching more than 3-4 inches, although I can stretch it to 43". My measurement is about 30" and, based on the tightness I find comfortable, I think it would work for someone measuring up to about 34", maybe 35". Note: It may take only about an inch of the velcro to secure the band, but the roughest side of the velcro faces skin-side. The closure is in the front and, once you adjust the shoulder straps to the wearer, you don't need to mess with them again. The lower band (@bra-band location) on my ShouldersBack, item #02024, size medium, measures 34.5" including the 2 3/4" velcro tab. I wouldn't expect it to be comfortable stretching more than 3-4 inches, although I can stretch it to 43". My measurement is about 30" and, based on the tightness I find comfortable, I think it would work for someone measuring up to about 34", maybe 35". Note: It may take only about an inch of the velcro to secure the band, but the roughest side of the velcro faces skin-side. The closure is in the front and, once you adjust the... » Read More The lower band (@bra-band location) on my ShouldersBack, item #02024, size medium, measures 34.5" including the 2 3/4" velcro tab. I wouldn't expect it to be comfortable stretching more than 3-4 inches, although I can stretch it to 43". My measurement is about 30" and, based on the tightness I find comfortable, I think it would work for someone measuring up to about 34", maybe 35". Note: It may take only about an inch of the velcro to secure the band, but the roughest side of the velcro faces skin-side. The closure is in the front and, once you adjust the shoulder straps to the wearer, you don't need to mess with them again. « Show Less
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Wow, this is the perfect question for me to answer! My wrists measure 5.5 inches around. I can just pull out my hand from the Thera-bands without undoing the velcro -- they fit loosely around my wrists. But I've also tried them on over a heavy sweatshirt, which keeps them somewhat stable. I use these on my ankles. You probably need to try them yourself to find out if they'd work for you. Hard to believe you'll find any smaller than this.
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Colette, I have found the descriptions for J&J; fabric band aids to be extremely unhelpful. I ended up with 3 boxes of 3/4 x 3 inch band aids when I thought I'd ordered 1 x 3 inch. I got no satisfaction when I complained. Bottom line: If the description is vague, don't order. Perhaps you can contact the seller for clarification, or find a description that is clear and make your purchase from a seller who cares enough to describe their product accurately. Good luck - you'll need it.
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If they're too tight they might roll down. Very uncomfortable. I would go med rather than small.