Over the last year, I have mentioned my Vyalev pump many times. Overall, my experience with it has been very positive. Ultimately, the Vyalev pump only provides a continuous liquid supply of carbidopa / levodopa (Levo). I.e., it just replaces the Levo pills I had … Continue reading Medication Changes?
At the end of my previous post, I mentioned that I was experiencing issues with the Vyalev pump. Now is the time for me to bitch about explain those issues. Part One: I need to be fatter! Vyalev advises rotating the ‘insertion site’ once every … Continue reading Pump Trouble
A few months ago, I typed about where/how to secure the Vyalev pump on your person. Now it’s about time I addressed where to stick the other end. But first, Lemmy Kilmister give ya a few details you may not already know. First off, the … Continue reading Vyalev Pump: Where do I put the other thing?
Nearly a month ago, I told you about my experience getting through a major airport with the Vyalev pump and supplies, specifically flying from Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM). As I noted then, I expected the TSA folks at the major airport that is … Continue reading Vyalev Pump and air travel: The Return
I have been dreading this. One of the main reasons I didn’t get the pump sooner was that I didn’t like the idea of trying to get through TSA screenings with the thing. So, I was happy to find that the teetering mound of documentation … Continue reading Vyalev Pump and air travel
So far, I must admit the Vyalev pump provides the benefits I was hoping it would. My off periods are greatly reduced or non-existent, I’ve been more physically and mentally stable, and I turned into a werewolf. But I do have a couple of problems … Continue reading Vyalev Pump: Where do I put this thing?
Within my first week on the Vyalev pump, I have already tested (and proven) the strength of the component parts of the Vyalev pump system. Y’see, the tube that runs from the pump to the canoodler on the belly is long, to facilitate the human … Continue reading Vyalev Pump: Unintentional Testing
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