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Whamo
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« on: May 24, 2013, 10:34:47 PM »

I find it helpful to hold my line and maintain some slack to avoid tugs on the exit site when I move around.  Those tugs can really hurt.
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2013, 06:38:47 PM »

Putting in the Velcro tab on my shirt works just as well.  But I usually coil it in my hand 'cause it seems to jump in between my toes when I don't.  Go figger, eh?   :cheer:
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2013, 07:20:13 PM »

Yes they can Whamo!
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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2013, 04:54:29 PM »

I use an intensive care line clip that holds my dialysis catheter to my body securely.
Have to change it every 2 weeks but works better than stitches and takes up the slack.
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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2013, 09:06:37 AM »

Stickman belts are good.
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2013, 10:14:25 AM »

I make a gauze bracelet and tape the lines to that.
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