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lmunchkin
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« on: July 10, 2011, 11:45:08 AM »
After several attempts at CPM and all failed, I will be recieving a new CU!  Should arrive Tue!  How difficult will this be?

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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2011, 12:38:13 PM »
I don't remember it being that difficult - and if you get stuck, the tech line will walk you through it.
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2011, 02:51:30 PM »
Jbeany, got the cu today, (1day earlier) and put it in with no problems! It was alittle ackward at first cause of the weight, but I got it in hooked it up! Didnt even have to call tech!   :yahoo;   I love this NxStage system!!!!    :guitar:

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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 01:06:24 PM »
Way to go lmunchkin!  I didn't see this until now.  I have installed 2 CU's so far and they are not bad, other than awkward as you found out.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2011, 01:50:35 PM »
a little late here but yep, no big deal... When i had to do that, I called the center and asked to have someone come out and install it because i was so afraid and then  wondered why they were hesitating  to send someone. WEll,  We got it earlyier than expected and so checked it out..lol  slipped it right in (except for the awkwardness you both saw) .  I called the center right away and we both got a laugh over my fears.  Geesh... NxStage is great isnt it.. Everytime i 'think' it's going to be scarry, well, it's not.. ;D
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2011, 06:57:44 PM »
This truly is an awesome little machine!  And with all my fears, like you said Boswife, and believe me I had those fears too, this thing is really "girl" friendly! Every obstacle that comes along, and we try to conquer it, man, it does feel great!  I really feel comfortable with this little "jewel".  Husband feels much better after he gets off!  His labs have been great!

Iam very pleased with this Modality! Just wish he did not have other issues going on!
Your'e like me Boswife, just got to call tech or clinic, but once you get it shipped and you look at what needs to be done!  I can do this, (of course the instructions are very simple and percise).  Would you agree that they are very thorough in their explanations?

I can't see doing anyother modality, unless warranted!

lmunchkin    :flower;

P.S. I bet the guys are looking at this and saying "Uh, No Biggie" but to us gals, it is a mountain that has to be climbed and now we on top of it and it feels "FANTASTIC".  We finally GET IT!
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2011, 08:17:13 PM »
AWESOME!!   :yahoo;  :2thumbsup;  :bandance;

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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2011, 08:39:46 PM »
yes lilmunch, for all the mountains i 'try'  ;) to make of it all, it truly has come together nicely  ;D   
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