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11-16-2009, 09:04 PM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: reno State: nv Country: US Diagnosed: 09/2009
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|  The Vest by Hil-Rom
We are getting one of these this week, I dont know much about it. I guess I will learn!! Lori
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11-16-2009, 09:25 PM
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| | Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Springfield State: Missouri Country: USA Diagnosed: 12/2008
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
I don't know what it is but I hope you enjoy it!
Zaphoon
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11-16-2009, 09:35 PM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: reno State: nv Country: US Diagnosed: 09/2009
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
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.
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11-16-2009, 10:28 PM
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| | Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Springfield State: Missouri Country: USA Diagnosed: 12/2008
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
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
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11-16-2009, 10:38 PM
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| | Member Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: reno State: nv Country: US Diagnosed: 09/2009
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
I would be a lot happier if we didnt need the thing, but Yes the VA is an incredible help.
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11-16-2009, 10:42 PM
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| | Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Springfield State: Missouri Country: USA Diagnosed: 12/2008
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
Lorie, I agree with you whole-heartedly.
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11-16-2009, 10:42 PM
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| | Moderator Registered Member Join Date: 2006 City: Abbotsford State: BC Country: CA Diagnosed: 09/2005
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
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.
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11-16-2009, 11:21 PM
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| | Very Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Hinton State: Alberta Country: CA Diagnosed: 02/2008
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
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 | |
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11-17-2009, 12:16 PM
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| | Senior Member Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: halifax State: ma. Country: usa Diagnosed: 07/2009
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
you are such a nut, but you did get me laughing today
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01-01-2010, 04:44 PM
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| | New Member (Say Hi) Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: beaufort State: nc Country: US Diagnosed: 11/2004
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
l received one Wednesday and WOW!!!!!!!! it was weird and different
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01-19-2010, 11:44 AM
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| | New Member (Say Hi) Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: CHAMBERSBURG State: PA Country: US Diagnosed: 00/0000
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
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.
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01-19-2010, 11:55 AM
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| | Senior Member Registered Member Join Date: 2009 City: halifax State: ma. Country: usa Diagnosed: 07/2009
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| Re: The Vest by Hil-Rom
lol thanks for the link ...i thought it was a real vest type thing that you wear
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