Is there a way to get samples of wafers and pouches?

FAPMom47

I am having trouble with me wafer staying on, and would like to try different ones without buying a whole box. Does anyone have advice about how to got about doing it? I am new to this, had ileostomy since 2006, always used what I had on when I woke up from surgery.
Now I am using

HOLLISTER Wafers and Pouches
(14204) (18174)


They are NEW IMAGE and they are the largest wafer and adhesive tape around them.
PLEASE anyone I would be happy not to be raw.


Much Hugs and Prayers
Jackie

kimby

Samples
Jackie,

Call the manufacturers directly and tell them you would like samples. I got months worth of free supplies (including paste, rings, etc) by asking and it really helped me find the right product for me. Call them all and ask for exactly what you'd like. They are so helpful! I got more info from their nurses than I did from any of the ET nurses I saw here.

Also, this is by far and away the best website I found for helping with ostomy issues. These people are GREAT! http://www.uoaa.org/forum/index.php

HTH,

Kimby

FAPMom47

kimby said:

Samples
Jackie,

Call the manufacturers directly and tell them you would like samples. I got months worth of free supplies (including paste, rings, etc) by asking and it really helped me find the right product for me. Call them all and ask for exactly what you'd like. They are so helpful! I got more info from their nurses than I did from any of the ET nurses I saw here.

Also, this is by far and away the best website I found for helping with ostomy issues. These people are GREAT! http://www.uoaa.org/forum/index.php

HTH,

Kimby

Kimby
Thank you for the advice, I will get on the phone now and see what I can do.
I have jion the uaoo discussion board under the same user name, they do help alot

Many Hugs and Prayers
Jackie