RE: Question about flying with Vest

[Guest guest]

1st.congrats to the boys!!

There will be others who answer as many have /do fly with this.

1...You can call the company for the shipping /travel container. It

works well . Make sure

the airline knows what it is and its value. ( go to airport early &

/or call them ahead for

instructions about it.

2... Ask the Vest company for a lend of the smaller one to take on

plane with you. Carry

the " vest " portion in a suitcase as to make carry on's lighter.

3.. I am sure you'll get other options.

There are clinics -several in Miami who would also be there for you if

needed.Excellant

ones. , even TX center.:):)CF centers # & docs are.Just in

case...........

Miami Univ Peds.., Dr M. Light, ask for Ms Ward-------

Miami Children's.,,Dr . ask for Rosy

Have a wonderful time. I am also in FL -up in Orlando with Mickey

mouse:)

LOVE & HUGS< GrandmomBEV

Question about flying with Vest

I hope someone can help us. My son , 15 w/CF, recently qualified

to

go to National Jr. Olympics in Miami, FL for the decathalon. Due to

support

from local organizations, my sons and I are able to do this. Here is

the

problem: What do I do about flying with the Vest? It is a very

expensive piece of

equipment and is soooo important for the boys. I don't trust that

airline

baggage handlers will take the proper care of it. I am also concerned

that it

will " get lost " like so much baggage does. It is vital that they use it

everyday

and even more so going from Oregon to such a high humidity destination.

Those of you who have flown please let me know how you have handled

this.

Edi Logan mother of Cory(16) and (15) both with CF

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The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

be construed as medical advice.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

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[Guest guest]

Another suggestion is to see if you can rent one from a healthcare provider

in Miami. That's what we did when we went to Orlando. They delivered it to

our hotel the day we arrived, and picked it up the day we left--worked

PERFECTLY!! And, our insurance paid for it!! Guess they didn't like the

idea of that expensive machine going on a plane either!

Good luck--and congrats to !!!!!!

S., mom to Cody (7, pwcf), DJ (9, nocf), and a (14, nocf)

Question about flying with Vest

> I hope someone can help us. My son , 15 w/CF, recently qualified

to

> go to National Jr. Olympics in Miami, FL for the decathalon. Due to

support

> from local organizations, my sons and I are able to do this. Here is the

> problem: What do I do about flying with the Vest? It is a very expensive

piece of

> equipment and is soooo important for the boys. I don't trust that airline

> baggage handlers will take the proper care of it. I am also concerned

that it

> will " get lost " like so much baggage does. It is vital that they use it

everyday

> and even more so going from Oregon to such a high humidity destination.

> Those of you who have flown please let me know how you have handled this.

>

> Edi Logan mother of Cory(16) and (15) both with CF

>

>

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> The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY

> be construed as medical advice.

>

> PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

>

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