Shower guard issues

[Chuckdobro]

Hello everyone!

I have been using the aqua-guard 7x7 dressing cover since having a hickman catheter placed. These last about 30 seconds in the shower. That includes no direct water spray. This has become very fustrating to say the least! Any thoughts?

Chuck

 

[Wilson2009]

I wonder if the 7X7 is too small for you. I use an Aqua-Guard 9X9 to cover my port when the access line is in place. I have had this issue. The cover has always remained secure with no leaks. My port is located in the middle of the upper right side of my chest.

 

[Chuckdobro]

Thanks for your suggestion. I will try a 9x9 and see what happens!

Chuck

 

[NickV]

Good luck with the 9x9's. The VA provides them for us and I find that the glue strip goes to far up my neck or too far over my shoulder and wants to peel off when washing your hair. The 7x7's seem a better fit for me but my wife puts a piece of tape along the top edge so at least water doesn't come in that way. The glue strips on Aqua-Guards are just flat out weak. What a cheap a$$ product. And for what you have to pay for them...I wouldn't trust them to cover up a left over bowl of spaghetti. They really need some better adhesive!

 

[Chuckdobro]

Nick, you are exactly right! I ordered some shower guard brand to see if they are any better,

 

[Chuckdobro]

9x9 too big. Guess I will have to figure something else out.

 

[NickV]

Chuck , I, like most people, like to shower everyday. I don't know that we all need one everyday. But I make sure I shower before my port is activated and then I'll skip showers during my 10 day cycle. A piece of good sticky tape across the top of the shower guard and a good secure dressing that should be covering your port also ( she'll put an extra piece of tape on that cover also at the start of the cycle and leave it there for the duration) should seal you up pretty good.

 

[blitzc]

Chuck, I use the Aquaguard 7x7 as well. I find that putting plastic medical tape around the four sides, overlapping on the corners, works great. I can wash hair with shampoo and water running over it and have no problem. I often stand with the hot shower running on my shoulders for an extended period of time-still sticks.
Cathy

 

[Chuckdobro]

Thanks Cathy! I will give that a try.