Hollister Horizontal Drain/Tube Attachment Device

I have a GJ tube and have been very happy with how securely this attachment device holds it in place. When I had the GJ tube placed they sent me home with this device, but the home care companies say they aren't able to get them at this time and have griplocks, which I use in conjunction with the Hollister as my tube is very long. I also have very sensitive skin, especially when it comes to adhesive bandages and tapes, but I have not had any redness or irritation from this device. I have been using them for 4 months now. The description states they last up to 7 days, mine usually last 10-12 days before starting to come loose, with the exception of one odd one that only lasted 3 days and happened to be my last one at the time. Now I just make sure to order more when I put my second to last one on, just in case. I am thankful that the price is reasonable as this product has made having a tube less stressful. Thank you.

On 9/1/2010 I had my esophagus remove due to cancer. They place a J-Tube in me with stitches place to hold the tube in. Well, after a while the stitches began to come loose and put thru. Twice I lost my tube and had to go to the E.R to have it replaced. This went on for several months, until out of desparation I wrote my Doctor an E-mail requesting something to be done to eliminate weekly visit to the E.R to have more stitches put in. The stoma nurse Mary put me on to wonderful patches that hold my tube in place. These patches are a God send, and there is no longer a need for the E.R. room and the CO-PAYS, which was draining my budget to say the least/////T/You