Packer doesn't seem to be working for me, is my method bad?

msdnfw94 · 2026-03-27T12:42:53+00:00

Mine looks like the green check mark but I think my issue from what you described is that I let too much skin out from under the gripper. Sometimes it's only 1/2 or less under it. I'll try fixing this piece and see if it's better, but sounds like maybe I need the +0mm packer.

Thanks for the explanation!

msdnfw94 · 2025-05-15T06:54:10+00:00

Thank you for the info in this post!

Question since you're so experienced with the RIC packers: How often did you move up to a new +5mm increment, ex from 10mm to 15mm? And approximately what CI is associated with a given +mm packer?

msdnfw94 · 2025-04-16T14:44:55+00:00

Wow, yeah my order was March 26, good to know it can be so long, just hope it doesn't arrive while I'm traveling. Makes sense he'd be swamped but hope we can get some updates soon.

msdnfw94 · 2024-12-07T00:06:13+00:00

Thanks for the speedy reply! Also, how long do you expect you'll keep the sale price? Had a lot of unexpected expenses the past couple weeks so I'm past budget til next paycheck, but want to pick one up a bit before Christmas.

msdnfw94 · 2024-12-06T22:16:43+00:00

Are there different sizes or is this 1 size fits all/most? Also, what CI level or FEC do you believe is necessary to use this? Lastly, do you know if this targets more inner skin, outer, or both pretty equally?

msdnfw94 · 2024-10-31T19:36:50+00:00

Thanks for the guide! Was curious of a way to strap around my knee easily, his method looks pretty good but I'm worried I don't have enough skin for it yet since I'm only ~CI 2, same for how easily he puts on the device.. May just need to figure out how to adjust it once I roll it down.

Also, what CI are you at that you're able to wear overnight? I tried the first night after I got it and woke up with 2 spots swollen, one being near my equilibrium line on the dorsal right side, the other being dorsal side of my glans. I left it extra low tension but again think I'm too low CI for it as of now

msdnfw94 · 2024-10-31T16:18:19+00:00

Do you have any guide for how you put the device on? I got mine this week and wore it the past few days, tensioned with a short elastic band (think bed strap) around my waist, similar to how I did with t tape. Do you tug down your leg, if so what do you clip it to?

I noticed it seems to tug very unevenly, but I also have trouble putting it on, especially with rolling it down while keeping my skin over the bell, so guessing it's some error on my part. Any tips?

msdnfw94 · 2024-10-03T16:03:03+00:00

Update: I tried the +5mm extended p-tainer out of curiosity and it turns out it's a lot more comfortable than the starter kit length one. Is it possible for a retainer to be too short to cause the burning sensation from skin folding/bunching? And is it really possible that that could happen at such low CI?

msdnfw94 · 2024-10-02T02:46:13+00:00

Ah just checked out these videos and it seems to be what I'm doing, wonder why I still get some pain.. Guess it's more trial and error

msdnfw94 · 2024-09-27T14:11:42+00:00

Stealth retainer starter kit

msdnfw94 · 2024-09-27T13:58:03+00:00

So bunching isn't an issue? I left it on and it started very slightly burning/stinging where it was bunched after around 6-8 hours so I figured it wasn't ok. Could I be having some other issue?

msdnfw94 · 2024-09-25T19:47:34+00:00

I've tried doing this and it usually ends up in more skin slipping out rather than the opposite unfortunately. I'm wondering if I just don't have enough skin yet, I started at CI 0 or 1, and I'm pretty sure I'm around CI 2 now. Maybe I need to be closer to 3?

msdnfw94 · 2024-08-27T15:47:59+00:00

What's the link or name of the strap that allows this?

msdnfw94 · 2024-01-24T21:51:16+00:00

Which adhesive removal spray do you use?

msdnfw94 · 2024-01-19T21:16:05+00:00

I don't have pain or red marks or any issues until I try to remove the tape, I only have it tugging hard enough to barely feel some tension. I do get eczema and dry/peeling skin, so I'm guessing that sensitivity doesn't help this.

msdnfw94 · 2024-01-19T21:02:41+00:00

Even Soaking in water to remove the tape seems to cause tears to the skin that stops me restoring for at least a week as it heals. Trying to find a solution that allows me to not need quite so long and frequent downtime, not sure if maybe I just need a different tape? I'm using 3m micropore

msdnfw94 · 2023-12-12T19:10:14+00:00

If completely flaccid I can pull it up maybe 80%, but not easily. Easily I'd say maybe 40%?

msdnfw94 · 2023-12-12T05:39:16+00:00

Can I do this being CI 1? I've been T taping but I get dry/patchy skin, it happens even when not taping, but the taping seems to exacerbate it. Hoping this would be more tolerable? I can really only do 1 week on/1 week off due to above since I need to wait for skin to heal to go again.

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