“Having been diagnosed with breast cancer and having surgery, a mastectomy, within 32 days of each other, and 6 hours of travel has been an exhausting, expensive and emotional experience. I almost did not have time to cry. However, when the breast nurse gave me the Jacki I broke down and wept. Your gift of the Jacki made me feel like I could go forward looking smart, whole, feminine, and like myself. I cannot express my thanks to you enough.”
“Thank you so much for designing such a practical solution to a big problem post breast cancer surgery. When the nurse told me about your program, tears came to my eyes. My body hurt, my heart hurt and my soul hurt with my diagnosis, and now someone was helping me on the road to recovery. I am a mum of 3 young children, and my diagnosis shook our foundation. Breast cancer surgery recovery is tough with drains etc. Your solution gives women some dignity, fashion and comfort during a very challenging time. Thank you!”
“I’ll try not to cry and drip tears as I write this. I wonder if any of you, personally, have experience with breast cancer. Maybe you even know a young survivor, like me. Maybe you know the horror, the indignity, the loss of femininity and sexuality that accompanies breast cancer.
Friends my age don’t know what to make of it, how to treat me, what to say. There is so much loss, the physical part is almost minor. The emotional, self image, confidence, independence, those suffer the most.”
“I am a 40 year old woman who just underwent a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. I also am the proud mom of a rambunctious 2 year old. This garment is comfortable and very useful. It has held my post-op drains and allowed me to continue to play “Thomas and Train†with my son and feel comfortably dressed welcoming guests into my home soon after my surgery to help me along.
Not only do I appreciate support from those who know and love me, I also appreciate the support and consideration from people like you, as I move forward during this difficult time- every little bit helps!”
“Thank you so much! The Jacki I received was the single most helpful thing for my recovery. On my third day in the hospital, I wanted to feel like myself. I asked the nurse if I could change into my own clothes. She gave me a doubtful look until I told her I had the perfect thing to wear! Out of that hospital gown, I instantly felt much better. It was August and the camisole I had with drain pockets held the drains very close to my body and it was too hot. It was also lumpy and very noticeable. I was able to go to my sons kindergarten open house night because I could wear the Jacki! It was loose enough so no one saw the drain bulbs. I was confident – I didn’t want to show up as the mommy with cancer and I didn’t thanks to you!
Truly, you made a very difficult time so much easier. I wore it every day until my drains were out – it was even comfy enough to sleep in! (and it washes well). Thank you! I am eternally grateful.”
“One week after my mastectomy my Dad passed away. I wore the Jacki to the wake and funeral, where I said a wonderful eulogy for my Dad, with the confidence that I looked great and fashionable. Then 3 weeks to the date of my mastectomy, my good friend also had a double mastectomy. I brought the Jacki to her. She went home with 4 drains. When finished, she sent it back to me, I will pass it on again when needed. Love you”
