Solaris Tribute in the freezer?

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  • Sher
    Sher Member Posts: 540
    edited October 2011

    You're welcome Cori!  I'm glad the hair dryer trick works as well for you as it does for me.

    Kira, maybe as more of us ask for a one piece Tribute made with glove-type hand, they'll get the idea!  As I've said before, I do like my Tribute very much, but I still don't quite understand the need for the diagonal sewing across the fingers.  

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited December 2011

    Just got my solaris tribute today, have it on now. First night sleeping without being wrapped in a very long time. Yippee!

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  • BeckySharp
    BeckySharp Member Posts: 935
    edited December 2011

    Kay--I remember the first night out of wrapping and into my jovipak at night.  It was great!  Makes you feel more in control doesn't it?  Keep at it!  Becky

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited December 2011
    Kay, what a relief! How was your first night? Anxious for a report!Smile
    Be well!
    Binney
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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited December 2011

    Thanks for the well wishes. It was great. And I didn't notice any swelling this morning (although there were a lot of lines on my arm which I think aware to be expected, but some of them felt kind of hard? I will see what the PTt says about that.) so I think the fit is good. Iam not sure about the new day garment. PT told me the glove and sleeve were compression class 1 and if the hand swells I may have to put a pad in the glove. I may need compression level 2 for the glove. I think I do :(. But a nice Christmas gift nonetheless. Happy holidays everyone.

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited January 2012

    A new question on the tribute. I guess I have had mine for exactly a month now. I've been wearing it every night and it is working well. But I notice some hard spots in it now. I guess the foam inside has some how gotten compressed and it feels like a little hard stone. There are a few spots in my tribute. Did anyone else have this happen? What did you do? Another quuestion, I also notice some less full areas. Like you can have with a down jacket where the down gets out of some areas. It's really not that bad, but I don't want to wait until it is unusable and then try to fix it or do something about it.



    Thanks for your help everyone.

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited January 2012

    Kay, your Tribute is still under warranty, I'd suggest you call the company and explain it to them--I don't think hard spots should happen. Foam can shift, but it should still fill the channels.

    Kira

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited January 2012

    Wow, Kay, I've never had anything harden up in there. I wonder if they're using some new kind of foam that needs to be re-thought. Have you washed it? Usually that restores the evenness of the stuffing for me. I put it in the dryer on cool with a few towels and three clean tennis balls to beat it back into shape, and that pretty much straightens out the kinks. Also tightens up the fit.

    Do let us know what you discover!
    Binney

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited January 2012

    Thanks for the advice.  I did show my PT the hard spots last week when I saw him.  He didn't seem that concerned or surprised by it.  He tried to pull it apart to reduce the hardness, and it seemed to work, but it's back.  Any idea how to get the company name to call and ask them about it?  Are you suggesting I call Solaris or the middle man?  I guess I could ask my PT for the number, he should have it.  I actually think the washing or maybe the drying is what put the hardness into it.  I will try putting it in the dryer with towels and tennis balls and see if that helps.  I did use heat in the dryer before.  Was I not supposed to?

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited January 2012

    Kay, my dryer uses heat no matter what I set it on, and I've never had a problem with it. Just, turn it down so it's not scorching hot when you take it out. Let us know how it goes with the tennis balls. I bought a can of tennis balls several years ago for this purpose and keep them on top of the dryer. I doubt they have much bounce left in them, but they still do the job on the night garments. It's noisy, though, all that banging around. Sounds like the inside of an MRI machine. Hope that cures the problem -- keep us posted.

    Their phone number is 855-892-4140 and their email is:
    info (at) solarismed.com

    Hugs,
    Binney


    Binney

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  • KS1
    KS1 Member Posts: 632
    edited July 2012

    I recently got a jovipak axillary pad which I have been wearing under a snug, stretchy t-shirt at night and when exercising  (kind of a poor man's jovipak 1/4 fill vest).  Needless to say, it gets sweaty when I exercise.  Can it be stuck in the freezer like the Tribute?  Should I wait for it to "dry out" before sticking it in the freezer? KS1

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited July 2012

    KS, I'd say go for it--and yeah, better dry it first. Moisture freezes hard, which would not be good, but the foam/fabric only gets cold without getting hard. I use the refrigerator rather than the freezer, but as Suzie discovered, the freezer is fine too.

    The night garments hold the cool for a while, but the thinner ones may not work as well, since they have less foam to hold the cool. Don't know. Let us know if it helps!
    Binney

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited July 2012

    Stephanie Gamble from Solaris has sent emails that say the fridge is fine, bit NOT the freezer,FYI

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited July 2012

    Too funny!Laughing Suzy, do you remember who your email was from at Solaris (not from Stephanie Gamble, obviously!)? Sounds like the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing!
    Binney

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited August 2012

    Just got the latest Solaris newsletter by email:

    This has undoubtedly been one HOT summer, with much of the US experiencing record breaking temperatures. While summer is close to winding down, it isn't quite over just yet and that means there's likely more heat to come. Not only can the heat irritate lymphedema by making swelling worse, it can be unpleasant to have to wear compression garments in such uncomfortable temperatures. However, there is a popular method to try to beat the heat. On those hot days (and nights!), try placing your garments in a plastic bag in the refrigerator (NEVER the freezer). Your TributeNight garment can be placed in a plastic bag and then in the refrigerator in the morning. When you're ready for bed, pull your garment out of the fridge and slip it on. It will be cool and likely more comfortable to sleep in! 

    So, no freezer, per Solaris. I emailed Stephanie Gamble, didn't get a personal response, but this was sent out.

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  • Nitocris
    Nitocris Member Posts: 187
    edited August 2012
    Hi,
     
    Have you tried using a shoe/boot dryer for drying the sleeve?  This model with flexible tubes works really great for long ski gloves, all kind of boots, etc... I guess it could also work well for a sleeve.
     
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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited August 2012

    FYI, the link to the Solaris newsletter

    http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f32ccbc68d12fdd1d9d6c6249&id=89b031c299&e=126de84cd4

    Nitocris, what an interesting concept--a boot dryer. I always learn something new from you. 

    Kira

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  • Nitocris
    Nitocris Member Posts: 187
    edited August 2012

    Kira,

    Thanks for the link.  Nice that Solaris sends customers these tips regarding their equipment.

    I really like the little  boot dryer, it is not very expensive and so practical.   Besides ski and motorbike equipment, I have also used it a lot to dry some of my daughter's winter riding equipment as well as  the horse's leg protections.  Just about anything that is long and difficult to access.  It looks like it could provide good air circulation in a sleeve to dry it faster too.  

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited August 2012

    Nitocris, is it hot air, or just warm? Really interesting--thanks!
    Binney

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  • Nitocris
    Nitocris Member Posts: 187
    edited August 2012

    Binney,

    The model I have is about 6-7 years old and it is just a basic one with a pre-set cool/lukewarm temperature.  Nowadays, the models are more sophisticated and one can set temperatures between cool, lukewarm and warm.

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