The Vest by Hil-Rom

[sadiemae]

We are getting one of these this week, I dont know much about it. I guess I will learn!! Lori

[Zaphoon]

I don't know what it is but I hope you enjoy it!

Zaphoon

[sadiemae]

It is a device that is used to loosen up all the junk in your chest. I googled it, it makes sense, and since we are covered by VA I guess the doctor ordered it for us. Thee cost I read was $16,000. (They didnt give us a color choice however) The lady said they will send someone out to teach me how to use it. I am supposed to give him 2 20 minutes sessions a day with it.

[Zaphoon]

Thanks for the education on the vest. At $16,000 a pop, it must really be something! You have to happy about not having to pay that bill.

Zaphoon

[sadiemae]

I would be a lot happier if we didnt need the thing, but Yes the VA is an incredible help.

[Zaphoon]

Lorie, I agree with you whole-heartedly.

[joelc]

I have never used one or a cough assist and have never had a problem - touch wood. It is a good thing too as I don't have the money to purchase one. I hope you get good benefit from it.

[BarryG]

Here is a link to the company web site, I don't intend on buying one at that price. Cheaper and more fun to hire someone to beat me up.

Index : The Vest Airway Clearance System (http://www.thevest.com/)

[tdamess]

you are such a nut, but you did get me laughing today

[evansmom]

l received one Wednesday and WOW!!!!!!!! it was weird and different

[JOSIEM02]

How do these work? I've heard alot of people talk about cough assist but not sure how they work. I wasn't able to go to my MIL last clinic appointment and thought this would be mentioned because she isn't strong enough to get a good cough.

[tdamess]

lol thanks for the link ...i thought it was a real vest type thing that you wear