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Permalink Reply by Dee Dee on April 22, 2008 at 11:28pm

And thanks for all the specifics. That is really helpful.
Also, you told me where to put it, but in what position? Do you usually place it vertically or horizontally or diagonally, and with which end pointing which way? Does it matter?

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Permalink Reply by Jim on April 23, 2008 at 3:20pm

It will work in any position. Perhaps the most important thing is to vary the insertion site to avoid building up scar tissue. Try to find a spot that clothes and normal movement will not intefere with.

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Permalink Reply by Peter on April 23, 2008 at 5:26pm

You can put the pod any direction that you want. For myself I always have the pod angled up so I can see thru the little window to maker sure everything looks alright.
Some people question "How can you see anything thru that little window", I admit that its not always easy but it could be done. Some people are just defeatist. Not me, I use a very small LED light with a magnifier sold at Walgreen's for $4.99. It lights up everything and enlarges everything for my old tire eyes to see in the window. I can see the canula and the skin around. I even saw one time when my skin was bleeding a little because I must have pulled the canula out from banging the pod one too many times when I was moving furniture around. For you because it will be on a baby it really won't matter, put it best where it will be the least uncomfortable and not ripped off so easy. :)

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Permalink Reply by Peter on April 23, 2008 at 5:18pm

The better you clean the skin from oils, etc. the better and longer the pod will stick.
However remember that you may want to use something to make it easier to get the pod off.

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Permalink Reply by Dee Dee on April 24, 2008 at 1:03am

All these details help tremendously. Thanks so much.

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Permalink Reply by OmniPodMom on April 23, 2008 at 10:19pm

The main thing is to cleanse the skin and to let it dry thoroughly. If there is moisture, it doesn't stick as well. We have had more problems with removing them than getting them to stay. My daughter is VERY dramatic with a small band aid so you can imagine how she is with removing that big of an adhesive. We tried the medical wipes you can buy that are an adhesive remover but those leave a residue. It took the pod off easily, but then we dealt with rashes from the residue we couldn't get off her skin. We switched to covering the tape with baby oil and waiting 30 minutes. They peel right off. The downside is she has the active and inactive pod on at the same time so we have to remember which is which:)

We usually place her pods on her legs with the cannula pointing downward and then we put it horizontally on her rear. We tilt it slightly to vary the insertion spot and we flip the direction with the ones on her behind.

Good luck and I hope it goes as well for you and your daughter:)

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Permalink Reply by Peter on April 23, 2008 at 10:38pm

One mother, Staci, who happens to be on this forum said she uses something called "De-Solv-It". She said that you my it at Walmart and it is inert and harmless, does not burn.
You just spray it on and the pod adhesive comes right off. She also said that if was very inexpensive, a lot cheeper than medical adhesive removers or nail polish remover etc. She also said the you must pull the pod straight off! You could find her quote on the "How reliable on the Omnipod" discussion on page 2.

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Permalink Reply by Dee Dee on April 24, 2008 at 1:06am

Sounds great. I appreciate your suggestions!

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Permalink Reply by Dee Dee on April 24, 2008 at 1:04am

Thank you!

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Permalink Reply by Dee Dee on April 24, 2008 at 2:40am

Thanks.
Maybe I didn't dry her skin well enough...

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Permalink Reply by Dee Dee on April 24, 2008 at 1:00am

And both our daughters were diagnosed in October : )
Mine the 12th & 13th, depending on how one looks at it.

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Permalink Reply by Dee Dee on April 24, 2008 at 1:01am

What I mean is her dr. actually said she had it on the 12th, then sent us to the endo for confirmation and insulin set-up on the 13th of October.

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