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Permalink Reply by aimeeh2oski on February 12, 2013 at 7:01am

Congrats! You know where to go with any questions you have. What is his start date on the Pod?

Permalink Reply by Joey on February 12, 2013 at 7:20am

I just sent in the required paperwork to the liaison person at the Montreal Children's Hospital this morning. As soon as she confirms our insurance coverage or lack of it, the ball will start rolling. We are fortunate in Quebec (and some other provinces)that our government pays for the pump and supplies if we have no private insurance, and they will pay the remainder if our insurance only covers a portion of the cost. It adds some time to the initial start up, but it makes it affordable.

Permalink Reply by meh_mtl on February 12, 2013 at 4:22pm

*cough* if you're under a the age limit Quebec pays for it. I had to pay out of pocket for mine.

Permalink Reply by Joey on February 12, 2013 at 8:11pm

Oh gosh, you are right. It wouldn't have been possible for us to consider this huge expense for our 11 year old if it weren't for the Quebec program. Too bad my 19 year old can't benefit from it. Timing is everything.

Permalink Reply by meh_mtl on February 13, 2013 at 7:54am

well good news for your 19 year old is that my endo predicts that in the next 5 years Quebec will be more like Ontario and offer the insulin pump to all T1D's. I hope he is right, will just be in time for the guarantee to be up for me!

Permalink Reply by Joey on February 13, 2013 at 9:22am

OMG! Are you kidding? I hope your doc is right! That would be amazing. By then, we would have a lot of experience with pumping so we could guide Raphael intelligently. In 5 years the pods and technology could be so much more improved as well. I will definitely keep my ears open for any news about that.

Permalink Reply by Jacob's mom on February 12, 2013 at 8:26am

best of luck there will be some challenges but i think you and your son will be happy with the decision, throw a last shot and lantus celebration! if you have any specific podding questions as you get going ask away, my son has been using the omnipod about 2 years our biggest problems were highs after pod changes which you may have read about here we have totally resolved this with a small bolus with no food at the change. good luck, stay open minded and expect some initial adjustment to his setting.

Permalink Reply by Joey on February 12, 2013 at 8:33am

Thank you so much for the encouraging words!

Permalink Reply by Ren on February 12, 2013 at 9:27am

I rather enjoy a poseur, but hey, I'm weird. ;)

I hope your lovely son thrives on the OmniPod!

Permalink Reply by Joey on February 12, 2013 at 10:25am

:) We like weird people.

Permalink Reply by FHS on February 12, 2013 at 9:49am

Welcome aboard the Ominpod express. We're here to asssist whenever you need it. Hopefully, you won't. =)

Permalink Reply by Joey on February 12, 2013 at 10:36am

I'm sure you people will be my lifeline! I just found out we are doing the saline start on Feb. 27 and the insulin start on March 7. I am a little nervous.

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