Curad Cast Protector, Protects Bandages or Wounds, Adult Leg, Reusable, 2 Count

I had surgery on my right shin and ended up with a soft cast that could not get wet. The Curad brand was one of the name brands my Dermatologist recommended for me. I cut not find Curad in my local area so I ordered them through Amazon where a 2 pack was cheaper than most 1 pack of a generic brand. When it arrived I was skeptical about it as it looked like just a plastic bag with a "U" shaped cutout on the open end. I was expecting a rubber type of sealer or something other than just a "U" shaped cutout. However, this "U" shaped cutout really does the trick. It sealed around my leg and kept all the water out. On my shower floor it was a little slippery so some care has to be taken when using it. It has held up for my first shower and I expect it to handle several more showers too. I recommend this product.

When I first got my cast on I asked the technician about bathing. He gave me a weird look and told me "just don't get your cast wet, whatever you do." OK, gotcha. But HOW do I do that? He was pretty apathetic, but he finally said, "Just use a trash bag and duct tape." He even told me not to bother buying special bags because they're a waste of money and don't work.I tried the duct tape and garbage bag for two showers and absolutely hated it. The first time I accidentally taped the bag to my leg hair. Yikes. I did better the second time, but I still had to hold the bag with one hand.I was so happy when I found these Curad leg bags here on Amazon. What a difference.I wish there had been some instructions, because it took me a while to figure out how to get this on. It turns out that the semi-circle notch in the top was still sealed from production, but I just had to pull it apart. I didn't realize that my huge foot and leg were supposed to go through that little orifice. This is what creates the tension to hold it on your leg though. It worked PERFECTLY!I still don't trust it 100% to stop all water from seeping into my leg, especially since I can't make a perfect seal with hairy legs. So I use what I call the "Captain Morgan" stance in my shower. I prop my foot up on the edge of the basin and put all my weight on the other leg while I shower. This keeps the water from draining down my leg and possibly seeping through the seal.After the shower I dried off the bag just as if I were drying off my bare leg. Then I hung it upside down to make sure it was 100% dry.I also dropped one of my unused leg bags into my laptop bag and took it to work. It's supposed to rain today, so I'll put this on if it comes down too hard._____________________________UPDATE FOR COLD WEATHER:My leg is still in a cast and I'm still learning and coping with the adjustments that this requires.Last week I spent six days in the snow--not a lot of snow, but it doesn't take much to get your cast wet. My doctor had been very clear about telling me not to get it wet, so I did everything I could to comply.I discovered two things:* My toes got cold pretty quickly, even with a fabric cast cover (Leg Cast Cover - Green Camo (Regular Cast)).* Keeping the cast dry was nearly impossible.After a day and a half I solved both problems. The solution included the fabric cover, two of these plastic covers, and a dish towel.I quickly discovered that just using one of the plastic cast covers that I use in the shower didn't really work to keep the cast dry. There was too much wear and tear to keep it from springing little holes and letting water in. Luckily this fabric cast cover absorbed most of that. But to really keep it dry, I used two of the plastic covers. First I put a good clean (no holes) plastic cover over the cast. Then I stuffed a dish towel into the one that I'd used and partially damaged the day before. Finally I pulled that second one with the dish towel over the first one. The result was a double-bagged leg, or maybe even triple-bagged. I had the camo fabric cover, then one plastic cover, and then a second plastic cover with a dish towel folded up at the bottom. The dish towel kept any significant moisture from getting in and also provided a second layer of insulation from the cold. Problem solved.The slippery plastic cover was pretty deadly in the snow, but I took it slow and relied on a crutch.

Great product, fair ptice.

Great product to keep your wound dry!

my first shower in one of these was great - I had some concerns about slipping and breaking something more, but I was very careful.I was worried about leakage, but my cast stayed perfectly dry.My second shower, my cast got wet at the foot - I have no idea why, but now I am back to bird baths at the sink. I had to spend a very long time sticking a towel into the cast under my foot to absorb some of the water, and then trying to blow dry the interior.Now that I am doing better with my cast, I investigated more about why this leaked the second time. I believe that putting it on, and then walking over to the shower the pretty rough cast abraded the protector and made tiny holes in it.So I tried again, this time keeping the cast boot on, and I wrapped a garbage bag around - simple enough, then slipped the unused 2nd protector on over the bag. I took my shower, dried the top portion of the protector and my upper leg and checked very carefully for any moisture inside. Perfect! No leakage. I should have realized the boot would fit - just feels a bit odd to keep the boot on for a shower. The exterior of the cast is rough enough that it hurts when I brush against it.I probably don't really need the garbage bag, but I will continue to use it, since it protects the protector from the rough cast!I think it really pays off to put it on, adjust carefully at the top, and dry carefully before removing it.This is all so much easier than taping a bag to my skin, as I had to do when I broke my kneecap in my 20s.

Easy to use and worked great for my husband's tall leg and size 13 feet.

The aperture which you must extend doesn't allow for a comfort insertion of a heavily bandaged foot wound. Perhaps a cast protectes the foot and by wiggling it this way and that one can insert the cast, but for an uncasted wounded foot, despite the claim of the manufacture, that is impossible.. Too painful, and perhaps damaging. I tested the product on the good foot and couldn't get the seal to completely keep shower water out. This is a total bust. Don't waste your money.Up date to very negative review : now that size of bandage is reduced it is easier to insert foot and seal on second of pair is sound. Have found it useful. Wish it came in shorter size for injured foot and not in this leg length.

I am in an ankle cast post surgery for 8 weeks. I originally bought one of the moonboot looking covers, could not get it over my cast. I decided to trust the reviews and get these ones, LIFESAVER. I get a new cast each week thankfully, so the night before I put it to the test by itself, not a drop of water got inside! If you’re having trouble putting it on yourself, I have found laying down on your back and bending at the knee is the trick to sliding it on/off alone. I live by myself so I have had to learn alot of things to adjust. I also tape a folded trash bag over the top for extra protection, but really this is all you need.