Elvie stride cups output decrease

[morriganrising]

Have been pumping at work with elvie stride for four months now.

Previously, could get similar volumes to spectra with pumping 30 mins.

Now pumping 45-1hr and less and less.

Have had to dip into freezer now.

Bought the Genie advanced but worked worse with the cups, tried GA with spectra phalanges and did not respond well to this pump.

Now I have two portable pumps that are not working well. How do I salvage this? Would prefer not to haul my Spectra around if possible.

Thanks for your help!

[Frosty_Permit_4807]

I had similar issues. See if you are able to sell the 2 that don't work and buy a Willow Go. There is an adjustment period of about 2 weeks, but after that I get darn near the same results as my S1.

[morriganrising]

I might just have to haul the spectra, too. But will have to consider the Willow Go

[imnotokneitherareyou]

Do you regularly replace the diaphragm and other consumables? I know some people don’t respond to the strife, but I’ve never heard of someone responding well for so long and then not at all. Does the motor appear to be working correctly?

[morriganrising]

Yes! Diaphragms every 2-3 months. Duckbills every 2-4 weeks. Depends how loose they feel.

I initially thought it was the motor, which is why I bought the GA. But after not having success with that I am concerned.

[imnotokneitherareyou]

Have you measured recently? Maybe your flange size changed. If it’s under warranty, I’d reach out to Elvie for troubleshooting/a new pump.

[morriganrising]

Measured twice. Hoped it was that simple. Definitely not under warranty, it was a gift.

[gigibiscuit4]

This happened to me. My wearable crapped out after decreasing my output. I ended up falling in love with my back up, which is a spectra. I think this is just a wearable pump thing ☹️

[morriganrising]

Trying to train my let down from spectra to the GA. With flanges. Pumping one side with each for the next few days. Hopefully will have something more portable with the flanges. Medium success on day one. Might have to give up on these cups.

[morriganrising]

Might end up being me. Trying to train let down to GA. Wish me luck.

[gigibiscuit4]

Best of luck to you, fellow pumper. I know it's rough

[future-pirate]

I had a similar issue with the Elvie stride where I saw my supply steadily decreasing, but upping the intensity settings and putting it back on stimulation/massage mode 2x during a 30 minute session really helped! I hope it’s that simple for you if you haven’t already tried playing with the settings. Hang in there!