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Stephen Dennehey We were so surprised and thrilled to receive this beautiful video testimony in the mail from PD patient, Stephen Dennehey, wearing his PD Security Bands on his trip to Alaska in 2005. Stephen loved the PD Security Bands so much, he produced this video for other patients to see. Thank you, Stephen! Patient's Pride, Inc.
"I have used the Patient's Pride Security Band™ for two years. They are very comfortable and they do a good job." Marion Walburn, PD Patient
"This PD Security Band™ is perfect especially for kids. My nephew is only 5 years old and he could easily put this on himself. Not only do we worry about keeping the exit site clean, but now with the band, I don't have to worry about anything. Now he can play on the playground and climb in the jungle gym and I know his catheter is protected from being pulled and away from infection. The staff have been helpful and kind. Thank you, Peggi! I would highly recommend this to every PD patient out there! Thank you so much! Jocelyn Valdez, Aunt of a 5 year old PD Patient
"All I can say is, "IT'S SO GREAT-IF ONLY IT CAME IN HOT PINK!:" Marie Preston, PD Patient
"The PD Security Band, so very comfortable and a must for all PD patients. I used spandex for seven (7) years and wished I had this sooner. It does not cut you, not tight and just a blessing to have, thanks to Patient's Pride! Everyone was helpful and very kind. Thank you so much and thanks for the note from Peggi. Jim Jones, PD Patient
"Using my Patient's Pride Security Band enabled me to feel protected when going about all my daily activities. It's eliminated the severe rashes and damaged skin I got from securing my catheter with tape and gauze pads. I also sleep more soundly knowing that my catheter stays put. I showed off my PD Security Band to my PD Dialysis Baxter rep - she loved it and said it looked slimming (as slimming as having 2 liters of solution sloshing in your abdomen can look!) :) Amy Nash, PD Patient
"Excellent product; it holds the catheter line perfectly and saves the use of tape that can cause problems. I endorse this product." Stanley Eisner, PD Patients
"I love it! Thanks from the bottom of my heart! Thanks for the gift!" Tommy Shea, PD Patient
"The PD Security Band is comfortable, just like a second skin. I love it. Thank you very much. The tape is bothersome. The tape breaks down the skin and makes sores." Regina Roberts
"Excellent Product; I'm very glad I have the PD Security Bands. And the people there are the greatest (especially Peggi)". George Jochem
"From the minute I put my PD Security Band™ on, I knew I was going to love it. I feel much more comfortable with it. Now I don't have to keep checking to make sure my catheter has not slipped out from under my clothes. Now it is not going anywhere. I am so glad I went with Patient's Pride." Judy Wells
"The PD Security Band™ has been a great improvement over using adhesive tape, which has made my skin itchy and pulled my hair out by their roots." Howard Quaife
"This is a very convenient belt. It is easy to clean. The pocket means I do not have to tape the catheter anymore. The PD Security Band™ is comfortable and fits me well even over the expansion caused by the dialysis. I will buy more when these are worn out." Hiroko Mattssen
" For months I have had to endure the pain of irritation of using tape on my transfer and exit site to secure my catheter. Now that I have the PD Security Band™ my exit site is very healthy looking and has no redness around the exit site. It is truly a Godsend to be able to just put the transfer set into the pocket on the band. So easy, so comfortable, so clean! I love it so much in just the few weeks I have had it. Thanks so much." Michael Dunlop
"I love the feel of the PD Security Band™. It is very comfortable and holds the catheter without showing through my clothes. It's custom made!! It gives great freedom to move about freely. Lou Pedersen
"I love, love, love my PD Security Bands™. I am now on my 2nd set. My first set lasted 3 years! They stay in place; they keep my catheter/tube in place. The worst experience I had with another belt was in the airport it came off in security and my catheter fell out with it. The belt was on the floor! Who wants to put that back on? The PD Security Band has never let me down! Thank you!" Lois E. Burns
"I couldn't imagine continuing peritoneal dialysis without my PD Security Band, because of the comfort and freedom it provides. No more tape!"Norman Thompson
"I love my PD Security Band™. I can't believe it is so comfortable, and I never know I have it on. I don't have the problem with my exit site as I did before." Ann Edyvean
"First, I would like to thank your representative, Harp. She has been courteous and helpful and patient in taking my order and measurements. The service was quite fast and very expeditiously handled, because I received the product two days later and it fits very well on me. What a relief since using the PD Security Band™. I experienced no more itchiness caused by the tape I've used before to secure my PD catheter." Adrian Llantino
"The PD Security Band™ really allows so much freedom from all the taping-easy to use and easy to clean-such a relief. Thanks for all your help and support!" Gerald Zukowski
"This is the best band for holding your catheter that there is! I tried a number of different kinds and none works and feels like the PD Security Band; plus you have the added benefit of a company that custom makes a product to your needs and cares about you as a customer! Their kindness got me over a number of humps when I first entered the PD world. In the difficulties of living with a chronic illness, Patient's Pride is an inspirational group of folks." Susan B. Dewan
"First, I would like to thank your representative, Peggi, for being so courteous and thoughtful in handling my order. I have been wearing my band since I received it and it feels wonderful, and I feel more secure and safe about my exit site. There is no stress on my exit site. And last but not least, NO MORE TAPE BLISTERS! I am so relieved! Again, thank you!" Phyllis B Cook
"I am so blessed that my daughter got online and discovered your PD Security Band™. I've been on PD just a year and four months. My daughter discovered your PD.Security Band™ about three months into my dialysis. I was so happy! The belt I got with my supplies I felt was very unsafe. Now I feel safe and secure! They're comfortable! YEAH for Patient's Pride!" Carol Kilburn
"Thank you so very much for this wonderful product. I was so concerned about how to protect my brother's exit site and catheter. This product put my mind at ease from the first time he wore it. You truly take "PRIDE" in this product and your staff is dynamite and very caring, especially Peggi. Thanks for the peace of mind." Patricia J. Jackson, caregiver for her brother, Paul Jackson
"I am so happy with my bands. They make me feel so secure. Peggi, your representative, was so polite on the phone when she took the measurements and delivery was very fast. Thank you. I like it better than all that tape." Rosalie Falls, PD patient
"Before I got my PD Security Bands™ I constantly worried about my exit site and tube. My PD Security Bands™ are my life! I can't imagine doing PD without them. The PD Security Band™ allows me to go about my life without worrying about my tube. I think every PD patient should have a PD Security Band™. It is always nice to have someone on the other end of the phone who cares!" Greg Poncia
"I ordered the PD Security Band™ and I love it. They are light and comfortable and I can't tell that I have it on. I just love them! Thank you for my PD Security Bands™." Velvet Bird
"I really love my PD Security Bands™! What a great idea. It keeps my tube from catching on my clothes and other things. I do feel much more secure with the band. Thanks also to Peggi for her patience and kindness. She was so nice to me. Thanks Peggi!" June Mohr
"I have never encountered a company that was so helpful in getting my catheter support system as the people working at Patient's Pride. The PD Security Band is wonderful and worth every penny." Ronald Chapman
"The PD Security Band™ catheter support system relieves much of my anxiety about my exit site. It is very comfortable. I am hoping that it will improve my golf game!!" Lewis Schoonmaker
“After trying – unsuccessfully, other types of PD belts, I was more than pleased when I received my PD Security Bands™ from Patient’s Pride. Peggi, the girl who helped us with all of the proper measurements and with our questions, was just great. Thank you so much”. Richard Lamoreaux
For a long time I just let my tube hang, and every time I would go to the bathroom or change my clothes, I pulled my tube. Now that I have the PD Security Band™ I have no more problems. My tube stays in one place and is easy to remove when needed”. Dorothy Beimschla
"I really don't know what I'd do without the PD Security Band™! You don't have to tape anything to yourself, because the band holds it all, and I feel good all day with the band on. Thanks a lot." Evelyn Diaz
"I have found the PD Security Band to be very comfortable and helpful. My catheter is kept secure and out of the way. I am proud to support Patient's Pride." Yvonee Brendle
"Sheila is the best! Not only did she help me with the band, she also gave support and her own experience to deal with and cope with problems in PD. I appreciate her caring and helpfulness. Many thanks!" Nhan Thanh Huynh
“I have tried nearly every catheter support product over the past eight (8) years and the best I could come up with was tape; taping my catheter led to skin irritation and discoloration. Now that I have tried the PD Security Band™ I’m convinced that it should be a part of every patient’s start-up kit. Hands down it is the best! Put it on and forget about it! No more taping my catheter. Thank you Patient’s Pride.” Roderick Carty
Wearing the PD Security Band is wonderful and holds in place without any difficulty. I have attached a photo taken January 2006 while on a 15 day Island Princess Cruise from LA to Hawaii, dancing with my wife of 50 years, Harriett. I had no difficulty with doing peritoneal 4 times a day in our cabin. Don Russellsee photo
"I've been on PD for 4 years. Your band is the best out of 5 (five) that I've tried--in itself it is even comfortable. Not only do I like your band, but ever equal is the caring help I received from Peggi and Sheila. They are a tribute to the medical profession." Jerry Martindale
"This is the most wonderful product. No more worries about catching my tube on things and no more of that irritating tape! With your PD Security Band, I don't have to worry about tube safety. I'm back to being very active!" Richard Schälch
"Immediately I knew this band's design is far superior than the PD belt I had been wearing, which pinched my exit site causing discomfort. The PD Security Band is a comfortable change!" Robertine Gholston
"I am glad I ordered your PD Security Bands™. I have trouble with the tape and my skin. With your band, I don't have to use tape anymore. It holds my device in place and you soon realize you forget you have it on! It is very comfortable." Nadine Mowen
"I am very pleased with the product, the feel, the fit, the whole thing: a very wise choice on my behalf"! Tim Wright
"I like my PD Security Band™. It keeps my catheter secure. The band is light and it's comfortable. I like the little pocket; it's easy to put on or take off. Thank you for my PD Security Band. Shirley Tidwell
"I've been using both the Summer Light and the Premium PD Security Bands. They are great security bands. In the short time that I've been wearing the bands, I like the Summer Light for its breathing ability while the Premium gives extra support. Of course, service and personnel have been extremely great!" Manuel Martinez
"The people here are very friendly and understanding. They make your visit here comfortable. I recommend their services to anyone needing this type of help!" Victor Garcia
"The Peritoneal Dialysis Security Bands are great! I don't have to use all the tape now! It is more comfortable and keeps everything in its place without using tape. It makes me feel more secure." Nancy C Stone
"Patient's Pride's PD Security Band is the ultimate answer for organizing my PD catheter system! It also protects my exit area; it is also light weight and comfortable!" William Frasher
"My PD Security Band is very comfortable and keeps my dialysis catheter in place. I don't have to worry it will slip out from under my shirts!" Arthur "Floyd" Griffith
"We love Patient's Pride! We use the PD Security Band to stabilize my daughter's recent peg from g-tube surgery. Her GI nurse practitioner was very excited and wants her to wear it every night to keep the tube from shifting and causing irritation. Ysabel will often wear her "tube-shirt" to school or playing with friends just to feel more secure about it! Thank you Sheila and Patient's Pride!!!" Lisa Jaquez – mother to Ysabel
"The PD Security Band™ is a Godsend to the people who need it! My husband really appreciates them!" Delpha Van Zant
"My wife found Patient's Pride on the net. We ordered three bands through the net. They called for one more measurement and when the bands arrived the fit was perfect! They worked so well that I called and ordered another three bands. A great company to do business with that has a great product." Peter Malkowski, Caregiver
"I am a 27 year old female with a catheter placed rather low on my body. To allow me to wear low-rise jeans, Patient's Pride worked with me to make a PD Security Band that was perfect for me. Now I can wear all my trendy clothes without worry. Thanks to the wonderful staff who couldn't have been nicer"! Sarah Burns, PD Patient
"I'm loving this PD Security Band™. I've worn it for a month or so; it's comfortable and secure all day long until I take it off. Thank you again, Sheila." Debbie Lambertson
"My PD Security Bands™ have been wonderful. They arrived very quickly (3-4 days) even though mine was a special order due to my "girlish" figure at 84! Now I no longer have to tape myself four times a day and my arthritic fingers are spared this task. They are snug, comfortable and easy to use." Yvonne Braun
"The PD Security Band™ helps keep things in the right place. My exit site is kept in good condition because of the stability the band gives." Ernest Meeker
"I consider my PD Security Bands a necessity. They are truly a wonderful product and worth every cent. They are holding up and wearing through washings very well. Thank you so much for designing and marketing such a great product!" Deanna G. Elliot
"As a peritoneal dialysis patient, I can fully endorse Sheila Shaw's Peritoneal Dialysis Security Band! It is comfortable and completely secures my catheter for my daily activities which includes playing golf! The PD Security Band allows me to play without a thought of my catheter. I recommend it to all PD Patients!" Jay, Palm SpringsCA
"The PD Band is incredible! It's so comfortable! I forgot I had it on." Stephanie, Pasadena, CA
"I am writing this letter to let you know how much I appreciate your product. It is so comfortable and really helps to hold my part in place. Your staff, especially Sheila, helped me so much. She really went out of her way to find me the right fit, which is so important. I really appreciate all the time and effort she took to make this happen. It is so rare these days to not only find a good product but customer service that is outstanding. Once again, thank you for such a good product for special needs and excellent service." Diane Clayton, PD Patient
"Wearing the PD Security Band™ allows me to be as active as I have always been" Maynard Adams
"No one can tell that I am wearing the PD Security Band™ nor can they tell that I am full of solution. I love it." Latrice Bolling
"I've enjoyed the freedom of thePeritoneal Dialysis Security Band from Patient's Pride: no more tape and bulges. It also really makes my back feel better when I'm wearing it. Try as I might to look like Sheila Shaw in her "arms in the air pose" [as seen on this website], I can't seem to get the arms just right!!! However, I do feel the freedom of having the band. I have never seen a company such as Patient's Pride (and Sheila Shaw) work so diligently with me to be sure that the band was a perfect fit." Joyce Buchanan
"Through the Internet, I found Patient's Pride and Sheila Shaw. Patient's Pride worked closely with me to create an ideal PD Security Band™ that met my every need. Sheila Shaw became a great resource for me. I found Patient's Pride to be an amazing company with super customer service." Beth Holloman
"I searched the Internet looking for some type of catheter band for her and came across Patient's Pride. They were incredibly helpful and supportive in helping me find the right band for Jillian. We are absolutely thrilled with their product. It is soft, comfortable, and makes Jillian feel secure that her catheter will stay in place because of its unique pocket-like design". Melissa Laplante (mother)
"The Patient's Pride PD Security Band™ to be broad, mildly compressing, and quite comfortable to wear. I rotate three bands, wearing each two or three days. The PD Security Band™ fits my bear-like proportions very well." Michael Moore
"The Patient's Pride PD Security Band™ has freed Austin from constantly re-taping his catheter in place. Other bonuses include no more messy tape marks to scrub, plus added protection from debris or accidental pulling for an active kid on the go." Leanne Streit (mother)
"Since doing PD, I started surfing the Internet for information and found Patient's Pride, Inc. and a wonderful friend in Sheila Shaw. There are so many wonderful people out there just waiting to help out, and the PD Security Bands™ that I received from Patient's Pride are just amazing! There is no more need for that nasty tape!" Terry Theard
"As a caregiver for my elderly father, my goal was to offer him a PD security belt that was more comfortable than the one offered by his dialysis equipment provider. I truly thank you for all of the effort you put into customizing a soft belt that now fits him to perfection. Your patience was endless as we worked through the ordering/sizing process. And the fact that you truly care about each person you create these belts for, was abundantly clear. Again, my father and I thank you, and wish you all of the best in the future." Lori Evans, caregiver for Father on peritoneal dialysis, Ardmore, PA
"I am now wearing my Summer Light PD Band and really hardly know I have it on. It stays in place and feels like a second skin and best of all my tubing is held securely in place instead of dangling down my leg! When I received my first band it didn't fit properly and I was discouraged but with the patient and caring assistance of Sheila, inventor of the band, we made adjustments and my new belt arrived shortly and turned out to be a perfect fit. Since Sheila was also a PD patient herself she is able to relate well to her customers. I found her easy to talk to and incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I recommend the PD Security Band without reservation; I think it is the best product of its kind. All in all- it is freedom with comfort to boot!" Peter from Massachusetts
"Hi. Mr. James Alexander here just writing to say that I received my PD Band today and it is fantastic and comfortable. One of the best things is that you really don't feel any irritation like you get with tape, and I am safe in the knowledge that my tube is safe from getting pulled. So, thanks again for this wonderful product!" James Alexander
"Thank you so much! This seems to be helping Christina a lot." Kathleen Mosier (mother)
"We love the PD Security Band™ for our 21 month old daughter. It keeps the colorful tube out of sight from her grabby hands and also from poking into her legs. It is a great item to have if your little one has to be on dialysis". Heather M Tickal
"I was happy to discover the PD Security Band™, a garment designed by an actual user. The fabric is comfortable. It's easy to put on. It makes me feel confident and "pulled together." Waleta (Peg) Hamerston
"The standard size PD Security Band didn't work for me, but Sheila worked with me to customize my band. Now I have a band that is perfect! One rarely gets such good care from a manufacturer, but Sheila and Patient's Pride know from their hearts how important that care is." Susan Dewan
"The Summer Light PD Security Band™ has been very useful to me during the initial stage of getting use to my catheter. It is not only comfortable and light, but I'm able to see through it for everything underneath which has been a big help." Roland S. Banks
"My wife found your product on line as I was having trouble keeping my tubing in place with tape. I'm quite active and enjoy playing tennis. Your PD Security Band is great!" Dave Taylor
"The PD Security Band™ is one of a kind. I love it! I have no more hassle with dirty tape residue or tape hurting my skin. This product is a must have for PD patients. I support the product 100%. Thanks Patient's Pride! Mike Lane, Oklahoma
These PD Security Bands are fabulous. I can now do days and nights knowing my catheter is secure and comfortable. Freda Farwell, PD Patient
"As a practicing nephrologists and academician, I feel this is a product of serious interest. I plan to support The PD Security Band™ in my patient population as well as in the larger advertising of the product in the nephrology community." Dr. Steven Guest, Kaiser Permanente– California
"The PD Security Band™ prevent their catheter from being yanked and tugged. My patients love it!" Daniel, RN, Palm Springs, CA
"We appreciate your product and tell Sheila to keep up the good work." Phyllis Wilson, RN
"This is the neatest thing since sliced bread!" Susan, RN
"My patients that use the PD Security Band™ have the healthiest exit sites compared to my patients who do not use it." Jackie, RN, BSN
"I cant thank you enough for developing such a wonderful product for our patients. It has really become one of my gold standard recommendations for a perfect exit site! Keep up the great work." Michelle, Massachusetts
"I love the PD Security Band! The tape is just excruciating. The less tape, the better! If I was a PD patient, I'd use the PD Security Band™ to support my catheter!" Kathy, TN
"My patients love your product!" Tara, Georgia
"It's always nice to find a company that really has the patients' best interest in mind. You have a great product and wonderful customer service." Carla, Florida
"I love it! I love Sheila's story! I love how inspirational it is! Other belt companies have disappointed me!" Linda, California
"I love it! I gave it to one of my patients and she loves it! It's not too small; it's not too tight. It's perfect and supports her back! It's an ingenious little thing!" Suzy, California
"It's soft and much cheaper than the other belts!" Young, California
"I really like it! It's much better than the other belts where you have to loop the tube through it!"Amanda, Missouri
"This band looks very comfortable. It looks ready-to-go!" Peter, California
FULL TILT
"I'd like to compliment Sheila Shaw for this superb, inspiring, and much needed resource. It has such a strong, encouraging, and uplifting statement that can be utilized by the many who are trying to cope with life's health challenges. In a unique personal conversational tone that makes for easy listening, the CD delivers its completely believable message. Also, best of all, as the CD can be played in your car; it is always there for you. As you drive along listening, it can serve to help uplift sagging spirits! Let's not forget, the background music is fantastic!!! Mrs. Regina O'Neal -Evans
"Sheila's positive outlook on life and her personal story is so uplifting. Sheila's ability to cope with adversity is most inspiring. Whatever is your personal medical condition, you can relate it to her history and handle it with positive guidance and direction." Freda Amsel, Cancer Survivor
"If you only ever buy one inspirational CD, make it this one. On one level it's a powerful and really helpful guide to living life as fully as possible even with a chronic illness. But at a broader, more spiritual level it's a guide to empowering yourself to triumph over any and all adversity. There are tons of supposedly inspirational CDs out there. But this is the real McCoy. Because Sheila Shaw knows what she's talking about. She suffered catastrophic kidney failure, followed by years of peritoneal dialysis. The extraordinary Ms. Shaw has a passion for life that's only surpassed by her passion for helping others. So, not only did she come back from the edge of darkness and get her life back together, and not only does she really and truly her live at full tilt (although maybe not everyone would react to kidney failure by taking up motorcycle racing!), but---and this is typical of her positive attitude---she was so upset by the uncomfortable, insecure and often downright injurious medical supports that dialysis patients---even tiny babies---had to endure to hold their catheters in place that Sheila decided to take matters into her own hands: She invented, developed and perfected her own custom-made design to secure catheters in a way that gives patients complete comfort, total freedom of movement, and a sense of security---none of which they never had from the mass-produced alternatives. And---again, typical of Sheila's passion---she didn't stop at creating the ideal product. She co-founded a company to make it: Patient's' Pride. Today everyone who uses Patient's Pride products, and all the medical personnel who are familiar with them, acknowledge them as by far the best catheter support systems in the world. See what I mean about empowering yourself? Sheila is the living proof that her approach works. And in this CD she tells you everything to help you follow---well, if not in her tire-tracks, at least in her footsteps. Soon you too could be on the path to living your life to the full!" Chris Gregory
"Sheila Shaw's passion and unwavering empathy for others shines through in her inspiring CD, FULL TILT:How to Reclaim Your Life In Spite Of Living with a Chronic Illness. Her personal experience, her amazing attitude and her wonderful ability of relating to (and caring about) people will bring hope to anyone who's ever thought "where do I go from here"? Sheila's CD is an invaluable gift, a must-have tool, for the medical professional." Dani Roth
"I thought this CD would be perfect for my Uncle who is currently a dialysis patient. What I found when I listened to Full Tilt was how inspiring and empowering it was for ME. The Doctors OATH blew me away! What a powerful way to let everyone know what medical professionals really "sign on for" when they commit to be a part of our health care. I think we sometimes forget that we have the right to expect excellence and respect when it comes to our biggest asset- our health. I have found myself thinking "Today is the first day of the rest of my life" when I wake up in the morning even on days I haven't listened to the cd. Knowing Full Tilt has already had that type of impact is Amazing! I would highly recommend this cd to anyone who desires a positive force throughout the day." Tia Walker
