Re: [IPk] may get a pump

[email @ redacted]

In a message dated 02/07/2002 20:00:56 GMT Daylight Time, 
email @ redacted writes:


> Went to see my DNS today and asked about pumps. Expected a negative reply
> but she said I might be a good candidate and is going to refer me to
> Liverpool.
> 
> 

Hi Donna,

I attend The Royal Liverpool and had a meeting with my DNS last week about 
the pump.  She showed me the pump itself, explained how it works and asked 
questions about the reasons I wanted to try the pump.  The outcome of the 
meeting is that she thinks I am suitable for the pump and is now going to ask 
permission for the transfer from one consultant to another ( my consultent 
isn't involved with the pump - although he's in the same hospital).  The 
appointment with the DNS was only a wait of a couple of weeks but I have been 
told that it is a slow process, so I am not expecting an appointment with the 
consultant within the next couple of months (have told myself to wait at 
least 6 months for appointment, but hoping that it doesn't quite take that 
long).

If you are considered suitable for the pump you are able to have a 6 month 
free trial - I was shown the Disetronic D-Tron so presume that is the only 
one offered at the hospital (the D-Tron is waterproof).

Which hospital are you being referred from?  Hope you hear something soon.

Take Care
Mandy
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