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Jul 08, 2009 07:57 AM

How to get rid of the plumber's crack?


I am currently a CNA in a LTC. My problem is, by the middle of the shift, I'll be showing a little of myself everytime I bend down. I'm a big guy about 250lbs down from 300lbs. From all the lifting and repositioning, I tend to sweat and my pants seem to get looser and my undershirt gets untucked. That's where my problem begins. I've tried many different things to avoid the problem: re-tucking my shirt, wearing a larger undershirt, wearing a tighter undershirt, tieing (sp?) my pants as tight as possible. Being that I'm going to be working in a hospital (ortho) within two weeks, I really don't want everybody in the hospital to see my plumber's crack. Any suggestions?


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No. 1
from llg
Old Jul 08, 2009, 08:26 AM

Default Re: How to get rid of the plumber's crack?
Suspenders. That's why they were invented ... to hold people's pants up. If you don't want them to show, you could wear them over a t-shirt and under a scrub top.

A jumpsuit would also work ... but that would be wierd.
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No. 2
from SteveNNP
Old Jul 09, 2009, 11:00 AM

Default Re: How to get rid of the plumber's crack?
Maybe a belted scrub pant? I know Aviator sells 'em
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Old Jul 10, 2009, 01:35 PM

Default Re: How to get rid of the plumber's crack?
Perhaps plastic surgery where they could weld your cheeks together Sorry; I just couldn't help myself..............

Hey get a tatoo that blends in with the crack!!! A naked woman or maybe super hero. I know, get a tatoo of underware!!! That way they really wouldn't notice the crack. I am a genius!!

Somebody stop me please!!! Its like I am possessed !!! It is my coyote medicine coming out!
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No. 4
from MatthewRN
Old Jul 10, 2009, 11:21 PM

Default Re: How to get rid of the plumber's crack?
A liberal application of crack spackle.
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No. 5
from morte
Old Jul 11, 2009, 08:41 AM

Default Re: How to get rid of the plumber's crack?
tall/extra tall undershirts.....(longer)....go to scrub store and try on every style that come in your size....find the one that has fuller thigh....should put less "pull" on the back waist band when you bend......a lab coat type top will also "cover" the area in question.........remember to pull up on the front of the leg before you bend....aslo reduces the pull on the rear waist band.....good luck
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from UMichSCN07
Old Jul 13, 2009, 03:45 AM

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Check out the Longtail T from Duluth Trading Co. I haven't tried them myself yet, but I hear good things about the coverage in your specific trouble region.

www.duluthtrading.com

Mike in Michigan
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No. 7
from mcknis
Old Jul 16, 2009, 06:56 PM

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Oh Jeff...wow LOL!!! Try scrub pants that are elastic and tie (works great for me and all of the other guys I know who have a problem with sagging bottoms).
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No. 8
Old Jul 19, 2009, 10:33 AM

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I wear athletic shorts under my scrubs......If they show it doesn't matter.....
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from PeaceKeepr
Old Jul 31, 2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by UMichSCN07 View Post
Check out the Longtail T from Duluth Trading Co. I haven't tried them myself yet, but I hear good things about the coverage in your specific trouble region.

www.duluthtrading.com

Mike in Michigan

Duluth trading is a great company, I've ordered several items from them. My first thought was "long under shirt..tucked in". That is what I do.

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