Re: [IPp] Swimming.....
Hi! We use a bonding glue for the skin, I am at work now so i do not know the
entire name but it works like a charm. You can get it at a pharmacy that
specializes in more than just prescriptions, like a surgical supply store.
Anyway, I paint it on to the tape of the infusion set or others I know have
painted it onto the site where the tape will stick and wait like 3 minutes and
it stays on. It has never come off during swimming. It comes off easily and if a
little glue remains you just use the unisolve. If you want the name exactly,
email me. Oh and it isn't expensive and I have never replaced the bottle,
although I probably should. : )
Lori,
Mom to Tylar (age 11, diagnosed at age 2, pumping since 5) and Lexxi age 22
months.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark & Kristen Bridgeman <email @ redacted>
To: email @ redacted
<email @ redacted>
Sent: Tue, 30 May 2006 07:30:31 -0500
Subject: [IPp] Swimming.....
OK,
We swam for the first time today with the pump (we started in January). I
used the IV Hand and the IV prep and am using a Comfort (Same as Mini
tender) angled set. It pulled out after about an hour. We disconnected to
swim, so it wasn't "pulled out" by the tubing, it just seemed to lose its
ability to hold onto the skin. He is ten and is all over in the water, so
he is a rough swimmer....and his set is currently in his rear (not enough
fat any where else!). Have any ideas for me...makes for an expensive swim!
Kristen
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Kristen - mom of Katie (14), Joe (12) and Will (10, dxd 3/05, pumping Cosmo
since 1/06!!)
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