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07-06-2006, 06:59 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California
Posts: 96
| |  New Here
 Hi Everyone! I am new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself. Soooo... Type 1 for 20 years. Wear a Miini-Med Paradigm. I am looking foreward to talking with people who "know how it feels"
I'll start with a question. After 6 years on a pump, I only put the infusion in my abdomen. I know I need to move it more, but I can't imagine how it would work. I wear jeans a lot, and t-shirts. Any ideas?? |
07-06-2006, 07:01 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vermont, 50 miles from nowhere
Posts: 2,396
| | | Hi Jenn, I'm not a pumper, but wanted to welcome you. Someone that pumps will come along.
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Take care of your body. Where else are you going to live? |
07-06-2006, 07:25 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,846
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07-06-2006, 08:31 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT
Posts: 4,588
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Welcome Jenn
We're a pretty nice bunch~ so I'm sure you will fit right in  ...
I am a pumper, also wear a MM 511 pump... For a while I stuck only to using abdomen sites, but then I knew I had to expand on the sites I use. For me, my legs are NOT good- I don't get good delivery and there are times where I've yanked the set out... I honestly haven't tried my arms, but I can't see how that would be comfy  . Then I tried my lower back and love handle area and was surprised at how well these areas work... I would recommend trying it yourself...
I know what works for me may not work for you, but I think the only way you will know is if you give it a shot! Live and learn 
Best of luck!
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07-06-2006, 10:51 PM
|  | Junior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 73
| | | Yeah, legs didn't work for me either...and painful to insert! I've never tried the arms because injections REALLY hurt there (can you see a pattern here pertaining to avoiding pain???). I do use my upper buttocks and hips and have no problems.
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type 1 (1.5) 9 years, Pumper 4 years
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07-07-2006, 08:07 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,815
| | | Welcome to the forum, Jenn.
I've been pumping since mid-December and have only used my abdomen area. I stay on one side for about 2 weeks, rotating sites every 3 days and then switch over to the other side for another 2 weeks. So far this has worked for me.
Karen |
07-07-2006, 08:20 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,356
| | | Welcome to the site. I've been pumping almost 4 years and have stuck with my abdomen, although I can tell I need to start expanding my area. I did try my upper butt once, and the first set didn't work to great, lasted about 1.5 days. The second set I tried worked for the full 3. Although it was a pain in the butt (HAHAHAHA) to remove. It was a time like that I need a girl that doesn't mind pulling some tape off my butt.
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07-07-2006, 11:21 AM
| | Member | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lakeville, MN
Posts: 302
| | | Hi Jenn,
I am an ancient pumper. LOL
I started with my stomach. Notice how ache is the last part of (stomache) lol???
I have since moved to my hips and buttocks. I like that much better. I have not tried my legs......scare-dee-cat that I am.
Welcome to the site, Jenn.
There is sooooo much to gain from being here. Welcome!!!!
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((hugs)) to all, take care
Liz
Type I 38 yrs, 8 yrs 507, 2 yr's 512, got a break from the pump, AND................... transplant!!!!!!!!  |
07-07-2006, 03:54 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 7,049
| | | Hey and the bestest of greetings.
Finishing my 2nd week of pumping and am having the same question already. Thanks for the blurbs evry1. |
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