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01-15-2008, 10:58 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,408
| | | Haven't gotten mine yet. Anyone else???? |
01-15-2008, 11:00 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,257
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Originally Posted by notme  Haven't gotten mine yet. Anyone else???? | No, I haven't received it yet either.  Maybe soon - it will probably take a couple more weeks or so.
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning! 
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
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"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA
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Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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01-15-2008, 11:07 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,583
| | | I had forgotten that I had ordered one! I have a feeling they were bombarded with more requests than they had realized via the internet. |
01-15-2008, 11:14 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,367
| | | I don't expect to see it in under 8 weeks. Heck, even then usually when I request stuff from companies as freebies it can take up to 6 months. Kinda sucks if they truely want to sell their product you'd think they'd move a little faster.
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●Blue Ash, Ohio Police Dispatcher
●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
●Animas pumper since December of 2002
~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
~IR 1200 (Jan. 2005 - ?)
●LifeScan OneTouch UltraSmart Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
01-15-2008, 11:53 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,257
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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg I don't expect to see it in under 8 weeks. Heck, even then usually when I request stuff from companies as freebies it can take up to 6 months. Kinda sucks if they truely want to sell their product you'd think they'd move a little faster. | Yes, but I guess it goes along with the whole "supply & demand," not to mention that we're getting the products for free. The only time I got irritated was when I ordered the Freestyle Lite. It took what I considered to be a seriously long time to get it, then some people got coupons only. I was glad to finally get mine, but I felt that others got a "cheesy" deal by only receiving coupons. However, I also considered the fact that it may have to do with those who are in the "Friends for Life" program vs. those who aren't (not sure though).
Of course, since these items (meters, Pods, etc.) are free, I'm willing to wait a bit longer to get one. 
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA
______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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01-15-2008, 12:01 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,367
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Originally Posted by Dewey Yes, but I guess it goes along with the whole "supply & demand," not to mention that we're getting the products for free. The only time I got irritated was when I ordered the Freestyle Lite. It took what I considered to be a seriously long time to get it, then some people got coupons only. I was glad to finally get mine, but I felt that others got a "cheesy" deal by only receiving coupons. However, I also considered the fact that it may have to do with those who are in the "Friends for Life" program vs. those who aren't (not sure though). | Maybe I was special because I got the coupons then a week later got the meter as well. So I got two free meters for that promotion somehow.
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●Blue Ash, Ohio Police Dispatcher
●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
●Animas pumper since December of 2002
~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
~IR 1200 (Jan. 2005 - ?)
●LifeScan OneTouch UltraSmart Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
01-15-2008, 01:10 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,408
| | | I got the exact same thing. I got the coupons first and then a few days later, I got the meter. Odd.
If anyone needs a meter out there with some strips, I have plenty to share. I don't need them all.
I also have Freestlye Flash strips that will expire before I can use them all. Just pm and let me know and I can send it to you. |
01-15-2008, 02:17 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,807
| | | Yep, same thing here on the Lite.
Omnipod has virtual pump software on CD. I hope they include that. Why it's not on their website is beyond me. The rep at a JDRF meeting I went to said they had it, but I left before I could grab one.
Now that we have the link for the free Omnipod, how bought some free iPods? |
01-15-2008, 02:49 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 43
| | | I was gonna order one, but being that I'm in Canada now, I can't. When you guys get yours let me know what you think of the size. I probably won't be switching anytime soon, but it's nice to know what's out there.
Jenn
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Diagnosed Type 1 August 1994 at 11 years old
Pumping 8 years, MM 511, Humalog |
01-15-2008, 03:21 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MIdwest, USA
Posts: 1,067
| | | I just FAX'ed the statement of medical necessity along with my patient information and insurance card to OmniPod this afternoon (an hour ago).
Now to see if my insurance company will dance with them or if it will be rejected altogether. This would be my first pump. I've been MDI and have never had an A1c over 5.8%.
Let the countdown begin!
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01-15-2008, 06:47 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 787
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Originally Posted by JasonJayhawk I just FAX'ed the statement of medical necessity along with my patient information and insurance card to OmniPod this afternoon (an hour ago).
Now to see if my insurance company will dance with them or if it will be rejected altogether. This would be my first pump. I've been MDI and have never had an A1c over 5.8%.
Let the countdown begin! |
Good luck, hope it all works out. |
01-16-2008, 11:16 PM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MIdwest, USA
Posts: 1,067
| | Anyone on the OmniPod recall how long it took to hear back from them after sending them all the required information?
I'm getting impatient, and it's only been less than 48 hours. (sigh!)  
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01-20-2008, 01:11 PM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MIdwest, USA
Posts: 1,067
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Received my sample pod in the mail on Saturday. It velcros nicely to sweaters. 
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01-20-2008, 03:01 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,408
| | | I haven't gotten mine yet. I ordered it on the 30th of December. Sure takes them long enough. |
01-21-2008, 08:06 AM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cincy
Posts: 19
| | | The sample Insulet/Omnipod sends you doesn't help much other than to get a feel for the size. It has a 3/4" round piece of velcro on it that is useless for understanding how it will truely feel while wearing it. The "real life" pod is heavier because of the insulin and working internals that isn't present in the sample pod. The real one also adheres to the body much better than what a sample unit allows. I used some double stick tape and took it for a test drive - but still alot different than the real thing. No doubt it takes some getting used to. Never been on another pump though, so I can't give comparisons...only opinions - and we all know how that goes!
As for the software, I received it last week but haven't had time to set it up yet. It was a welcomed package to receive though... |
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