In a message dated 98-04-17 19:00:32 EDT, you write:
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 We have been unable to find hydrogel in drug stores and can't even
 persuade anyone to order them around here.  >>

Kym,
Have you tried the surgical supply stores? They are the ones that usually
supply the hydrogels to our patients. The local drug stores probably won't
supply them, but the larger surgical supply companys should, or may know how
to get them.
Roni