Why are the elastic bands with the velcro so short? l could barely pull them together. Extremely uncomfortable med/large.
607710
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.
607711
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.
607712
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.
607713
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.
607714
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.
607715
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.
607716
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
654222
They are elastic type bands that fit over the arms. As it is elastic it should fit but if too big it would be easy to tie a knot in the elastic.
1256288
Hello -- we've had some petite adults say they were ok for them, but as we know everyone is a different size. I'll address this more fully in your email to us, but one quick fix might be to stretch them about a bit (the metal band is flexible). We have a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee so we'll work something out with you of course. Thank you.
209131
I slept in them before and the velcro waistband left a mark. If you do just dont velcro it up. Then again it also scratches against you so its your choice
1302287
It's literally a length of elastic. That's it. Defiantly buy a good quality tourniquet.
2054115
If they're too tight they might roll down. Very uncomfortable. I would go med rather than small.
2101598
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.
641406
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.
745002
Good idea, but much too small and not elastic enough to replace office supply type bands.
1217378
Hi, my wrists are 6 1/2" and there is about an inch of velcro strap that overhangs once I wrap them around my wrist. So you would have about 2 inches of the strap overhanging (not attached to the velcro) which might bug you. I think they would fit tight enough and the overhang probably would not be that bothersome, so it's worth a try... you can always send them back.
141322
They're more of a stronger material so it's very hard to get pulls in them. One would have to try quite hard to accomplish this. I'd suggest ordering 1 size up than what one wiuld normally wear as it doesn't offer much of a stretch.
1528940
The band is stiff material and has no elasticity unlike my current one I use. I have some swing in my arms when I run and do not believe it will stay in place. My current band fits snug but with the elastic material does not restrict blood flow in arm. Since the band I purchased is stiff and short I will just return and not try it. The material is smooth neoprene on the inside so it may not stay in place I cannot determine that without wearing it.
719156
My size "M" has a 2.5 inch band. There is a 0.5 inch covered elastic at the top edge of waistband. I am 5'3" and they fit me fine.
1857142
They are not very large. The band is of a stretchy material. I maxed mine out.
488971
Mine has a very thin elastic band around it that is so looooooooooooosy gooooooooooosy it does not stay in position AT ALL. It creeps under the sheets to sometimes the end of the bed all bunched up. This happens in two or three days after having changed sheets. My mattress is 10 inches tempurpedic and I no longer use this mattress cover because of this very thing. I need to send it back. Should have gotten the kind I knew worked but I didn't. That kind of rows and rows of gathered stretch on the side. My bed size is a queen.
637286
I never got mine to work - too short & total waste. Better to go to your local REI, sports store, or even Walmart maybe to get a longer velcro strap (& trim it if need be).
662177
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.