Questions about "the Vest"

[moosemom]

Hey there,

When I was first diagnosed I was lucky that my insurance bought me a VEST. The old, big, Hill-rom version, that you play with the dials and sit on the thingy to make it go. Sorry to say that I have always hated it. I never thought it did much besides make ne nauseated. I complained and was eventually sent, a short vest so my tummy doesn't get as shaken, only stired (ha ha)... only the front blows up and I still don't really get how this is helping. I stopped using it and it collected dust.

While in the hospital two weeks ago and faithfully using the dreaded vest, I learned that there are other versions of the vest. Surprise, surprise...

I was furtunate to be educated by one of you ( a big thank you). Unfortunatley, much of it seemed to go right over my head.

I have been lucky enopugh to have been "loaned" the incourage vest. I like it better because you hook yourself in, and press the quick start button. I like that I don't have to think about it. I can even take it at 60%, I guess this is good.

Any who... I am wondering... from you faithful vest users and vest lovers which version you have and why you like it. I guess you could say that I am doing some comparison shopping and would appreciate any insite and your oppinions. Thanks

Marci

 

[moosemom]

Hey there,

When I was first diagnosed I was lucky that my insurance bought me a VEST. The old, big, Hill-rom version, that you play with the dials and sit on the thingy to make it go. Sorry to say that I have always hated it. I never thought it did much besides make ne nauseated. I complained and was eventually sent, a short vest so my tummy doesn't get as shaken, only stired (ha ha)... only the front blows up and I still don't really get how this is helping. I stopped using it and it collected dust.

While in the hospital two weeks ago and faithfully using the dreaded vest, I learned that there are other versions of the vest. Surprise, surprise...

I was furtunate to be educated by one of you ( a big thank you). Unfortunatley, much of it seemed to go right over my head.

I have been lucky enopugh to have been "loaned" the incourage vest. I like it better because you hook yourself in, and press the quick start button. I like that I don't have to think about it. I can even take it at 60%, I guess this is good.

Any who... I am wondering... from you faithful vest users and vest lovers which version you have and why you like it. I guess you could say that I am doing some comparison shopping and would appreciate any insite and your oppinions. Thanks

Marci

 

[moosemom]

Hey there,

When I was first diagnosed I was lucky that my insurance bought me a VEST. The old, big, Hill-rom version, that you play with the dials and sit on the thingy to make it go. Sorry to say that I have always hated it. I never thought it did much besides make ne nauseated. I complained and was eventually sent, a short vest so my tummy doesn't get as shaken, only stired (ha ha)... only the front blows up and I still don't really get how this is helping. I stopped using it and it collected dust.

While in the hospital two weeks ago and faithfully using the dreaded vest, I learned that there are other versions of the vest. Surprise, surprise...

I was furtunate to be educated by one of you ( a big thank you). Unfortunatley, much of it seemed to go right over my head.

I have been lucky enopugh to have been "loaned" the incourage vest. I like it better because you hook yourself in, and press the quick start button. I like that I don't have to think about it. I can even take it at 60%, I guess this is good.

Any who... I am wondering... from you faithful vest users and vest lovers which version you have and why you like it. I guess you could say that I am doing some comparison shopping and would appreciate any insite and your oppinions. Thanks

Marci

 

[moosemom]

Hey there,

When I was first diagnosed I was lucky that my insurance bought me a VEST. The old, big, Hill-rom version, that you play with the dials and sit on the thingy to make it go. Sorry to say that I have always hated it. I never thought it did much besides make ne nauseated. I complained and was eventually sent, a short vest so my tummy doesn't get as shaken, only stired (ha ha)... only the front blows up and I still don't really get how this is helping. I stopped using it and it collected dust.

While in the hospital two weeks ago and faithfully using the dreaded vest, I learned that there are other versions of the vest. Surprise, surprise...

I was furtunate to be educated by one of you ( a big thank you). Unfortunatley, much of it seemed to go right over my head.

I have been lucky enopugh to have been "loaned" the incourage vest. I like it better because you hook yourself in, and press the quick start button. I like that I don't have to think about it. I can even take it at 60%, I guess this is good.

Any who... I am wondering... from you faithful vest users and vest lovers which version you have and why you like it. I guess you could say that I am doing some comparison shopping and would appreciate any insite and your oppinions. Thanks

Marci

 

[moosemom]

Hey there,
<br />
<br />When I was first diagnosed I was lucky that my insurance bought me a VEST. The old, big, Hill-rom version, that you play with the dials and sit on the thingy to make it go. Sorry to say that I have always hated it. I never thought it did much besides make ne nauseated. I complained and was eventually sent, a short vest so my tummy doesn't get as shaken, only stired (ha ha)... only the front blows up and I still don't really get how this is helping. I stopped using it and it collected dust.
<br />
<br />While in the hospital two weeks ago and faithfully using the dreaded vest, I learned that there are other versions of the vest. Surprise, surprise...
<br />
<br />I was furtunate to be educated by one of you ( a big thank you). Unfortunatley, much of it seemed to go right over my head.
<br />
<br />I have been lucky enopugh to have been "loaned" the incourage vest. I like it better because you hook yourself in, and press the quick start button. I like that I don't have to think about it. I can even take it at 60%, I guess this is good.
<br />
<br />Any who... I am wondering... from you faithful vest users and vest lovers which version you have and why you like it. I guess you could say that I am doing some comparison shopping and would appreciate any insite and your oppinions. Thanks
<br />
<br />Marci

 

[NoExcuses]

Questions about

we had another thread on this.

respirtech has been shown to produce superior waves (increased sputum production) so on that basis alone, respirtech is my choice.

i also own a hillrom 104.

 

[NoExcuses]

Questions about

we had another thread on this.

respirtech has been shown to produce superior waves (increased sputum production) so on that basis alone, respirtech is my choice.

i also own a hillrom 104.

 

[NoExcuses]

Questions about

we had another thread on this.

respirtech has been shown to produce superior waves (increased sputum production) so on that basis alone, respirtech is my choice.

i also own a hillrom 104.

 

[NoExcuses]

Questions about

we had another thread on this.

respirtech has been shown to produce superior waves (increased sputum production) so on that basis alone, respirtech is my choice.

i also own a hillrom 104.

 

[NoExcuses]

Questions about

we had another thread on this.
<br />
<br />respirtech has been shown to produce superior waves (increased sputum production) so on that basis alone, respirtech is my choice.
<br />
<br />i also own a hillrom 104.

 

[Alyssa]

Questions about

My daughter has the Hill Rom 104, my son has the Respirtech.... even though I do not personally use either vest... I like the Respirtech vest better... it seems better built to me - the whole clamping hoses is much nicer, it just has an overall better build feel to it -- I like the shape better, the bag is better built with padding and I think it is quieter - but that I don't have actual proof of.... I also tend to believe the research information.... that the Respirtech may do you more good than the Hill Rom

 

[Alyssa]

Questions about

My daughter has the Hill Rom 104, my son has the Respirtech.... even though I do not personally use either vest... I like the Respirtech vest better... it seems better built to me - the whole clamping hoses is much nicer, it just has an overall better build feel to it -- I like the shape better, the bag is better built with padding and I think it is quieter - but that I don't have actual proof of.... I also tend to believe the research information.... that the Respirtech may do you more good than the Hill Rom

 

[Alyssa]

Questions about

My daughter has the Hill Rom 104, my son has the Respirtech.... even though I do not personally use either vest... I like the Respirtech vest better... it seems better built to me - the whole clamping hoses is much nicer, it just has an overall better build feel to it -- I like the shape better, the bag is better built with padding and I think it is quieter - but that I don't have actual proof of.... I also tend to believe the research information.... that the Respirtech may do you more good than the Hill Rom

 

[Alyssa]

Questions about

My daughter has the Hill Rom 104, my son has the Respirtech.... even though I do not personally use either vest... I like the Respirtech vest better... it seems better built to me - the whole clamping hoses is much nicer, it just has an overall better build feel to it -- I like the shape better, the bag is better built with padding and I think it is quieter - but that I don't have actual proof of.... I also tend to believe the research information.... that the Respirtech may do you more good than the Hill Rom

 

[Alyssa]

Questions about

My daughter has the Hill Rom 104, my son has the Respirtech.... even though I do not personally use either vest... I like the Respirtech vest better... it seems better built to me - the whole clamping hoses is much nicer, it just has an overall better build feel to it -- I like the shape better, the bag is better built with padding and I think it is quieter - but that I don't have actual proof of.... I also tend to believe the research information.... that the Respirtech may do you more good than the Hill Rom

 

[AneJ1986]

Questions about

I use a Hill Rom 104 also but it's my little brother's while I'm away at school. He uses mine, which is the original vest about the size of a washer or dryer. I used to use the vest religiously but I've found that the Acapella is more effective for me - my docs said what ever is more convenient for me because of my busy schedule. I also didn't know there were different versions. Are all the versions made by the same company? So all of them don't have the hoses that you connect, some clamp? I guess I should go research the other versions. But the process to upgrade the vest takes so long so I just gave up on getting a newer one for myself.

 

[AneJ1986]

Questions about

I use a Hill Rom 104 also but it's my little brother's while I'm away at school. He uses mine, which is the original vest about the size of a washer or dryer. I used to use the vest religiously but I've found that the Acapella is more effective for me - my docs said what ever is more convenient for me because of my busy schedule. I also didn't know there were different versions. Are all the versions made by the same company? So all of them don't have the hoses that you connect, some clamp? I guess I should go research the other versions. But the process to upgrade the vest takes so long so I just gave up on getting a newer one for myself.

 

[AneJ1986]

Questions about

I use a Hill Rom 104 also but it's my little brother's while I'm away at school. He uses mine, which is the original vest about the size of a washer or dryer. I used to use the vest religiously but I've found that the Acapella is more effective for me - my docs said what ever is more convenient for me because of my busy schedule. I also didn't know there were different versions. Are all the versions made by the same company? So all of them don't have the hoses that you connect, some clamp? I guess I should go research the other versions. But the process to upgrade the vest takes so long so I just gave up on getting a newer one for myself.

 

[AneJ1986]

Questions about

I use a Hill Rom 104 also but it's my little brother's while I'm away at school. He uses mine, which is the original vest about the size of a washer or dryer. I used to use the vest religiously but I've found that the Acapella is more effective for me - my docs said what ever is more convenient for me because of my busy schedule. I also didn't know there were different versions. Are all the versions made by the same company? So all of them don't have the hoses that you connect, some clamp? I guess I should go research the other versions. But the process to upgrade the vest takes so long so I just gave up on getting a newer one for myself.

 

[AneJ1986]

Questions about

I use a Hill Rom 104 also but it's my little brother's while I'm away at school. He uses mine, which is the original vest about the size of a washer or dryer. I used to use the vest religiously but I've found that the Acapella is more effective for me - my docs said what ever is more convenient for me because of my busy schedule. I also didn't know there were different versions. Are all the versions made by the same company? So all of them don't have the hoses that you connect, some clamp? I guess I should go research the other versions. But the process to upgrade the vest takes so long so I just gave up on getting a newer one for myself.