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Permalink Reply by aimeeh2oski on December 30, 2012 at 12:53pm

Sure, since the pod is about 2.5 inches long, I center the bandage (using the "padding" part as my guide) perpendicular on the pod. Actually, I place it just a smidge closer to the cannula end but without covering up the window. The only foreseeable problem with this is that the new pods contain a small window on top that turns pink to show the cannula has inserted correctly, and the padding part of the bandage might cover this up.

Permalink Reply by FHS on December 30, 2012 at 3:55am

Run down to he local sporting goods store and pick up a roll of Kinesio tape. It'll take a beating yet is made for longterm wear so it doesn't seem to be as harsh on the skin as some of the medical products I have used. Cut it into strips for use and use as much or as little as you need.

If you're willing to go online, my old standby is Opsite flexifit. You can get it in different sizes and quantities and cut to size according to your needs. It won't take the same beating as kinisio tape, but is lighter weight and less noticeable. The downside is that, if I wear it for longer tan a couple of days, it can irritate my skin.

Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Jake on December 30, 2012 at 8:10am

Not that I have experience with Pods but have had to try to keep on other medical devices..
Youll have to try a few different things.. I cannot use IV3000 or I basically peel off layers of skin that takes forever to heal, but have had good luck with Opsite Flexfix and Tegaderm HP (HP uses a different adhesive than regular Tegaderm.. Found it actually *less* irritating than the regular even though its supposedly a stronger adhesive).. Also use ivprep/skinprep (prefer skinprep, ivprep is skinprep with alcohol mixed in).. on the skin BEFORE attaching the device).. Theres even methods which consisists of barrier wipe-adhesive helper, device, then tape, or barrier wipe, iv3000/tegaderm, then the device.. and tape on top.. its a trial and error thing.. also there are some sort of lycra/spandex band that can be used on arms and leg sites to keep the pod on.. Try talking with your endo or CDE about this.. also the pump rep... they have had to deal with this before...

Good luck

Permalink Reply by Janice L Cotton on December 30, 2012 at 12:05pm

What happens here is that the adhesive will stick to the site; but the Pod tears away from the adhesive.

Permalink Reply by FHS on December 31, 2012 at 7:49am

Yeah, haven't found a wipe type product for the skin, yet, that will help keep the pod from tearing away from the adhesive.

Permalink Reply by SandyG on December 30, 2012 at 5:31pm

KT tape (from a sporting goods store) works like a charm. Very comfy and secure. And different colors to choose from!

Permalink Reply by butterflyheart on December 31, 2012 at 6:46am

I use the SKIN TAC WIPE order MS407W. I order it the same time I order my pods.
I wipe it on the omni pad directly not my skin, wait for it to get sticky and attach to my back or arm, it makes better contact and my skin around the pod is not sticky. I swim and take a water aerobics class every other night and it stays in place. I take off the paper expose the sticky side and take the tacky swab and wipe it on the pod.(the part that sticks to my skin) When my fingers get sticky I place the pod on my body, since I been doing this a couple of months I have very few problems with the pod remaining in place for 3 days.

Permalink Reply by Black Llama on December 31, 2012 at 7:18pm

I've never tried KT tape, but seeing as it's less expensive and available locally, I'll have to give it a shot.

Permalink Reply by Dannalynn on January 11, 2013 at 6:48pm

I like the hypafix it is great.....I put a strip cross wise and lenght wise... before I was always ripping of the pod when I walked to close to a doorway....

Permalink Reply by Michael on January 12, 2013 at 4:19pm

What works for me is Kinesio tape and if you have an interest in my application please look at the few photos at my page. Picture and words comes to mind. Pod wear has been fantastic for me after working out the bugs. Best of luck as. Michael

Permalink Reply by Herman on January 14, 2013 at 3:17am

3M™ Coban Wrap. It sticks only to the tape and not to the skin. Works perfect. No sticky stuff on your skin after using it.

Permalink Reply by rubidoux on January 19, 2013 at 7:30pm

I thought I'd come back and report... so far I'm really liking the nexcare clear tape that you can buy at cvs. It does a great job of holding the pod on, even if I really knock into a doorjamb in a bad way. It's not perfect, though. Sometimes it's pretty itchy (though that may be more about me than it) and it's a mess after I take it off. Right now I've got gooey tape mess on my thigh, hip, and both arms. I think my next experiment will be that colorful stuff for athletes. But if I have to come back to the nexcare, that's okay. It does the job. :)

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