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my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin M Jul 23, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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rick phillips left a comment for Diana"Diana, Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness."
Robin M replied to Diana's discussion 'my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?'"The only time mine have teared is usually due to me not being careful. I ran through a doorway to catch the phone the other night and tore it completely off my arm. Another time I was talking with my Security serviceman while he was working and I…"
Patti Burns left a comment for Diana"Welcome to tudiabetes, Diana! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support."
Cynthia F. replied to Diana's discussion 'my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?'"When I was on the Omnipod before switching back to MM I used mastisol under the pod against the fabric that kept it from ripping for me."
Lorraine replied to Diana's discussion 'my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?'"When we started with the OmniPod, I found that Caleb's Pods would start to peel away by the third day. They didn't fall off or anything, but they were not as secure. We were trained to use IV Prep. I was later told NOT to use the IV Prep.…"
Betty replied to Diana's discussion 'my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?'"Get a script for IV3000 or tegaderm. They can go over the entire site and will keep the pod from coming loose when you are getting the hang of a new spot for a site. It will get better as you get used to the pod location. My son uses the back of the…"
Diana replied to Diana's discussion 'my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?'"I use the skin tak and iv prep, the fabric tape is really hard to remove from my skin, this is a pic of the tear"
Diana replied to Diana's discussion 'my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?'"The fabric literally tears, I had to put an Ace bandage around my leg to keep it on. Is this always going to be a problem?"
Sarah K left a comment for Diana"Hi Diana!
Welcome to our little, but ever-growing community!! Feel free to look around in the Forums and Groups and post comments and questions. You can also add your picture so we can see you're smiling face with your comments!
Oh, and…"
sugarrbabie replied to Diana's discussion 'my Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?'"many people have said they use some kind of "skin tac". you should look at the omnipod group. there is a lot of advice and suggestions there. best of luck!"
Diana posted a discussionmy Omnipods always tear and start to fall off, this has me VERY discouraged..ideas?
They always tear and fall off, I don't have fat except on my thighs, I can't use my stomach area as a site any longer. I kept my minimed and have to keep going back to it.
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- At 4:57am on May 17, 2013,
Linda G said… Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer.
New happiness that stays throughout the year...
Hope your birthday brings all these and more.
BEST WISHES DIANA!!
(You haven't been on in a LONG while...I hope everything is OK) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on every day!
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- At 4:28am on May 17, 2013, rick phillips said…
Diana, Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness.
- At 1:17am on May 17, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Diana. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 3:27am on May 17, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Happy,Happy Birthday,Diana. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:05am on July 23, 2009, Patti Burns said…
- Welcome to tudiabetes, Diana! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support.
- At 6:54am on July 22, 2009, Sarah K said…
Hi Diana!
Welcome to our little, but ever-growing community!! Feel free to look around in the Forums and Groups and post comments and questions. You can also add your picture so we can see you're smiling face with your comments!
Oh, and don't forget!
Make sure to read the New Member Guide when you get a chance.
Hope to see you around!!
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