Don wrote:
Hi batman. I am an older member of the forum. I sometimes lurk but rarely post anymore. I am a veteran of the Marine Corps and also use the VA for some of my care. Mainly for the diapers I receive from my local VAMC. I receive Confidry 24/7. I fought a hard battle and was met with alot of rejection when asking for high end incontinence products. The first thing I recommend is starting at your local patient advocate. They can help you make your case for higher quality products. I asked my doctor for several weeks for his assistance. I did not have much luck. He simply did not know how to get such items. I have received such products before from the VA so I knew it was possible. The patient advocate set up a meeting between me and the Chief of Pharmacy where I pled my case. He agreed I needed such products and put his purchasing agents to work. They were able to secure a supplier (XPmedical) and get the ball rolling. XPmedical does alot of business with the VA so don't let them tell you it can't be done. They are an approved and registered supplier to the VA. If you have an understanding pharmacy, and a little patience, it can be done.
His route was different them mine, but I too get my ConfiDry 24/7's from the VA who orders them from XPMedical. It CAN be done!
