Somehow, I ran totally out of wafers! I have everything else, of course. I called to order several boxes. I was told my doctor didn't participate with Medicare. I said, I'll pay cash, just send the wafers. No, they won't if your doc isn't associated with your insurance. I told them I don't have a colon, am willing to pay cash for what I need, please send ASAP, and they won't! It seems like the insurance companies have too much power. I gave them the names of all my doctors and still they won't send the supplies I am willing to pay for. I never thought something like this could happen! Believe me, I'll have a lifetime of supplies, so this will never happen again, if I ever get them. Oh, yes, my doctor is a state licensed medical doctor, so what is the big deal? Be very careful not to run out of crucial supplies! This is unbelievable. I wouldn't order the supply if I didn't need it, and why do they care, don't they want a cash sale? Beware!
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I buy all my own supplies on eBay. If you have PayPal, you can buy them, pay online, and they will ship them the same day if you prefer.
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Hi Joanmarie,
Maybe if you let us know your wafer size, people can donate some to you if they have the right size? Just a thought. It can get you through until you get situated. Let us know. I'm happy to help if I can and am sure others will as well. Good luck 🍀
You can also ask for free samples from some of the companies. How were you getting them before, and what company? Maybe try a different company. Best wishes and stay safe.
Living with Your Ostomy | Hollister
Thanks for all the comments. Lisa at Byram Healthcare asked me why I just didn't keep using the same wafer and needed a box of 10? Ha! She knows nothing about the products they sell. If I could use the same wafer, don't you think I would? They still wouldn't ship me the item, even though I wanted to pay cash. Some real wrinkles in the system. Or, couldn't I just get a wafer from my doctor? Gee, I wish it were that simple. Gotta laugh, or I'd cry for sure!
What products do you use? I use Convetec 413161 and have a lot of them I would be glad to share.
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