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- Nov 17, 2015
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- 11/2015
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The Trilogy machine was prescribed for me by my neurologist due to decrease in breathing while laying down. It is setup like a bipap machine for me. (no sleep study performed, just clinic PFTs)
My neurologist that I continue to see that was my third opinion does not agree with the Trilogy due to the expense to me. I had a sleep study performed and read by a Pulmonologist. She is prescribing the AVAPS bipap.
My RPT said that the setup is exactly the same for both machines. What is being requested for the AVAPS is what I am already doing on the Trilogy. Which btw I have failed to mention--I already have the Trilogy at home and using it.
I honestly am not sure what to do. My biggest concern is if I go with AVAPS now, how hard is it to get the Trilogy once on Medicare? I recall reading that it is very difficult to get this approved. So do I pay more now not to have the hassle later? I am thinking that might be the better option.
Pros/Cons
Trilogy $190 a month
AVAPS $125 a month
$65 difference
Trilogy will be a lifetime lease with RPT support every 3 months which includes filters, hoses, etc..
AVAPS will be a 10 month lease then I own with no support.
Trilogy I will have to ability to take with me on a power chair and includes backup battery.
AVAPS-not a option
My neurologist that I continue to see that was my third opinion does not agree with the Trilogy due to the expense to me. I had a sleep study performed and read by a Pulmonologist. She is prescribing the AVAPS bipap.
My RPT said that the setup is exactly the same for both machines. What is being requested for the AVAPS is what I am already doing on the Trilogy. Which btw I have failed to mention--I already have the Trilogy at home and using it.
I honestly am not sure what to do. My biggest concern is if I go with AVAPS now, how hard is it to get the Trilogy once on Medicare? I recall reading that it is very difficult to get this approved. So do I pay more now not to have the hassle later? I am thinking that might be the better option.
Pros/Cons
Trilogy $190 a month
AVAPS $125 a month
$65 difference
Trilogy will be a lifetime lease with RPT support every 3 months which includes filters, hoses, etc..
AVAPS will be a 10 month lease then I own with no support.
Trilogy I will have to ability to take with me on a power chair and includes backup battery.
AVAPS-not a option