The demo was done as of about 7:00 but I became so busy filling out paperwork to get the thing that I forgot to blog!

Shown above is a picture of The Vest system from Hill-Rom. The woman who came out will become our account manager and will manage the entire process of ordering and getting The Vest system. Our doctor told us that he is almost definitely going to be ordering one for us, but I decided to call and get an account manager assigned to my case and also get a demo done. After the demo I was absolutely amazed at what kind of stuff this thing brought up to the point a “huff cough” could bring it totally out. Thick sticky lung gunk, and lots of it!

Shown above is the Model 104, the only difference is the control box is the same just a different software and model number being hte Model 105. The vest shown above is the exact same vest i will be getting. Usually they send out a chest only vest (shown on the left) though it is up to the patient and caregiver and doctor to decide wbetween the use. Both offer the same effective therapy, the difference between the two is the chest vest is shorter and only inflates on the front of the chest, not on the sides and back. Being autistic with sensory integration disorder added a second dimension of complexity with this. Is it going to work, will it be quiet enough, will it feel ok. We decided that a full vest is definitely the route to go for ease of use and adjustment along with comfort, due to the inflation going fully 360 degrees around.

Our account manager Stephanie. L made things really easy today. She will also help us with getting insurance to fund it. But in the sad event it does not get funded by insurance, please donate to help possibly cover the cost of this and any other current medical expenses

Stay tuned for more updates on The Vest system!