02-16-2013, 10:06 AM
RE: Sort of Frustrating
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Sort of Frustrating
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Paul Canaris
Posts: 11 Threads: 4 Joined: Feb 2013
Machine: Respironics system one C-Flex 
Alzwell
Posts: 16 Threads: 4 Joined: Dec 2012
Machine: Resmed VPAP S Easy-Breathe
02-16-2013, 04:48 PM
RE: Sort of Frustrating
(02-15-2013, 07:58 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote: The prescription does not need to say APAP if you are paying out of pocket. So go back and tell him you saw the error of your ways and will bow to his superior wisdom while, in your mind, you are flipping him a bird and dancing naked behind his back. I just laughed right out loud about this one.  Gloria
jgjones1972
Posts: 514 Threads: 5 Joined: Nov 2012
Machine: ResMed S9 AutoSet
02-16-2013, 05:02 PM
RE: Sort of Frustrating
(02-16-2013, 04:48 PM)Alzwell Wrote:(02-15-2013, 07:58 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote: The prescription does not need to say APAP if you are paying out of pocket. So go back and tell him you saw the error of your ways and will bow to his superior wisdom while, in your mind, you are flipping him a bird and dancing naked behind his back. I think Paula should have left that "in your mind" part out; but, then again, I've never been accused of having good judgement...or an abundance of self control either.
Paul Canaris
Posts: 11 Threads: 4 Joined: Feb 2013
Machine: Respironics system one C-Flex
03-01-2013, 07:19 PM
No longer frustrated
Well, stuborness sometimes pays off. Found a vendor who is very understanding and was able to get a Auto Cpap at a nice price and they were not picky about the details
 . Its a new Respironics System One 560P Auto with full warranty, not a refurbished. Tonight is my first night and well see how it goes.
cincysinner
Posts: 22 Threads: 5 Joined: Feb 2013
Machine: Resmed S9 VPAP Auto
03-01-2013, 08:20 PM
RE: Sort of Frustrating
I experienced a similar frustrating experience. My DME told me they would only give me a Phillips machine ("company policy") and if I wanted a ResMed, which they have in stock and sell/rent, the doctor would specifically have to write "ResMed" on the prescription. Now mind you they are EXACTLY the same type of machine (auto VPAP), just different brands.
My Dr. did it of course but still the whole DME process for this stuff just *reaks* of racketeering.
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