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Originally Posted by kid_fears99 I have a few questions on the pump - I'm trying to figure out if it's for me.
1) Do you have to be hospitalized to go on the pump? Is it recommended?
2) How long does it take to really figure out the pump - I've read about different levels at different times of the day, depending on exercising, etc. - sounds a little confusing.
3) Is anyone on the Omnipod? If not, how hard is it to get used to being attached to something with the cord? Does it change what you wear?
4) What do you do when you go to the beach?
5) If you have a pump with a cord, where do you keep your pump? Is there anyway to disguise it or does it have to be worn on the outside of the clothes.
Sorry I have so many questions - any input on any of them would be great! |
1. I was trained by my CDE, no hospitalization required.
2. My training session (after reading the manual and doing an online tutorial) took a few hours, maybe 2.5 or so. After that there were very frequent tweakings of the settings trying to figure everything out. I'm still doing that, almost a year later! But, it's not really confusing or hard.
3 + 5. I have no issues with the tubing. My pump has a small clip attached to it that adds very little bulk, and I keep it clipped to my bra most of the time (in the middle). Sadly, as I've lost so much weight since I began pumping, even my boobs have shrunk. Quite a bit.
So now the pump is more noticable there especially if I'm not wearing a loose shirt. I have just stuck it in my pants pocket and I'm thinking of trying the belt clip I got as well.
4. I'm not much of a beach person, but I'd just take it off, put it in a Frio case and leave it in the shade.
