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Permalink Reply by Roark on March 14, 2012 at 5:40pm

If you're interested you can often pickup a used pump for less than $500. You gotta look for 'em, but I got a "spare" 2020 with very low miles (and custom rims... kidding) for about $350.

Permalink Reply by Danielle on March 14, 2012 at 7:53pm

Roark...if this is the same one, I'd be interested if Jeff isn't! Lol Ive come to the conclusion I will have to buy one used from someone without insurance so I can have both and get use of both (Pods replacements from insurance and regular infusion sets somewhere online when I don't want to use the Pod for a couple months during the winter).

If Jeff is interested, do you know where I could find a used one at a similar price?

Thanks! :) Can't wait to test out an Animas!

Permalink Reply by Roark on March 14, 2012 at 8:03pm

It's the same Roark. :) Mostly. At least as long as I take my meds and The Voices stay away...

Seriously, sometimes you can find one used. But the problem is going to be the expendables cost. In Danielle's case, if you don't have insurance for anything but the Pod, and you get an IR-2020, PING, etc, then you're looking at $13.50 per infusion set and about $3.75 per reservoir. So you'll spend far more in expendables than you have in the pump each year. That HURTS.

Then again, if you can afford it, it may be the way to go! (And no, you can't have my spare, Danielle. heheheh. But I might be convinced to help you look for one elsewhere if you say "pleeezzeee").

Permalink Reply by Danielle on March 14, 2012 at 9:21pm

I feel like a dummy...I got confused...please ignore my last post...but yes if you could help me find one I would appreciate it!

Permalink Reply by Sandy Palmer on March 19, 2012 at 3:06pm

Hey guys. You know you can't sell your pumps. lol Donate them. I tell you there is nothing like giving a good pump to someone in need without insurance. I have through the years always donated mine and only to people without coverage. :o)

Permalink Reply by Danielle on March 19, 2012 at 4:58pm

Its not "allowed" but sometimes you do what you have to do to get by...wish someone would "donate" me one but I dont think that is going to happen! However I hope to hear back from Animas/Insurance soon to see if I got approved and if so, how much it will cost. They said I can get financial aid so hopefully that will help.

My insurance doesn't even cover my test strips, they have a "preferred" brand...hope its one touch...but idk, we'll see if I get approved. I was told it was far fetched...plus, my insurance is over in 10 days!!

Permalink Reply by Zoe on March 19, 2012 at 5:02pm

Wow talk about pressure...lol. I'm glad they told you about the financial aid ("waiver"); I'm told they don't always mention it so I always suggest people ask about it.

Permalink Reply by Sandy Palmer on March 19, 2012 at 3:03pm

Jeff, what do you hate about your Animas? I have been on probably every brand of pump out there and think this is actually a really nice pump. I did love my paradigm though too. Just curious why you hate yours?
Sandy

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