inconsurferdude
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So I've been dealing with incontinence for quite some time (much more on that here: http://www.adisc.org/forum/showthread.php/105150-Switching-from-pads-to-pull-ups…-to-diapers) first by wearing pads and later pull-ups. After some encouragement from the incontinence forum, I decided to try wearing diapers during the day two months ago I started with a case of Abena M3, and when those ran out I started wearing plastic-backed Attends with waistband, the kind with three tapes. These are the only two I've tried, but so far I am in love with the Attends! The Abena were a little too bulky beneath my existing wardrobe (which is already a size up to accommodate a full pull-up without bulging) but the Attends are the perfect balance between absorbency and discretion. And I'm not sure if I could go back to just two tapes on either side… I'm very particular about getting a good fit when I change (although I'm quickly caring less and less lol) and the fit with six tapes is incredible. The Abena were noticeable at all times, but the Attends are almost… comfortable? I'm used to the feeling of a soggy pull-up, but I sometimes forget I'm wearing wearing a diaper. And the waistbands really do their job, I like that there's not a gap between the wasitband and my lower back like there sometimes was with the Abena if I didn't tape them perfect.
But reading on the forums, it seems like Attends are kind of a mid-grade diaper? So now I'm wondering what I might be missing out on! My insurance covers Attends (and Abena), but probably not most of the specialty ab/dl diapers that get such great reviews here. If the Attends are the best I can find I'll still be happy… but any suggestions for other brands I might try? I'd like something thicker (less frequent changes) to wear at home where bulk isn't an issue, and (I know this seems backwards to diaper lovers) but also less crinkly. I was horrified by the noise of the Attends until I realized the sound isn't very noticeable at all, in 90% of my typical daytime environment, especially under pants with a shirt tucked in. But it does get kind of annoying when I'm by myself at home. Also wouldn't mind something thinner to use during tennis, biking etc. I can use pull-ups, but I'd rather have something thin (but absorbent) with a fitted waistband that won't slide down.
But reading on the forums, it seems like Attends are kind of a mid-grade diaper? So now I'm wondering what I might be missing out on! My insurance covers Attends (and Abena), but probably not most of the specialty ab/dl diapers that get such great reviews here. If the Attends are the best I can find I'll still be happy… but any suggestions for other brands I might try? I'd like something thicker (less frequent changes) to wear at home where bulk isn't an issue, and (I know this seems backwards to diaper lovers) but also less crinkly. I was horrified by the noise of the Attends until I realized the sound isn't very noticeable at all, in 90% of my typical daytime environment, especially under pants with a shirt tucked in. But it does get kind of annoying when I'm by myself at home. Also wouldn't mind something thinner to use during tennis, biking etc. I can use pull-ups, but I'd rather have something thin (but absorbent) with a fitted waistband that won't slide down.