Is it okay to alter my compression garment?

April 30, 2017
Asked By:jodyh82 in Tacoma, WA

I got a compress garment after surg., but now I need a smaller one. I don't want to spend the money to get another one especially the office was trying to get me one the exact same size. I would really like to just have the one I have altered. The garment I have now has clasps up the front and I wear a tank top under for reason like not wanting the seams to bug me and such. does this sound ok to do?? The office really wanted me to fork over the money to get the one of their choice

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