Yes or No...the moment is here.

[Injecto]

Well, the moment if finally here. Insurance has come through and Medtronic just needs the O.K. Now that the final moment is here I'm a bit nervous. To say "Yes" or "No"?..Hmmm!!!

Any last minute words from anyone?

[tanyatype1]

Are you kidding????? Jump in! Trust me, you'll love it! And if you don't, well, you don't know where I live sooooo.....:)

[KritterMom]

I just got mine and start in 6 days and can't wait. You have to say YES, lol. Like I said, I haven't started yet, but I have talked to soooo many people who totally love the control and the freedom that their pumps provide. I personally cannot wait!

[JJeenn]

I've been pumping for four days and already know I never want to go back.

Say yes, no question. I got nervous when it came down to it, too, but I'm so glad I started pumping!

[Funnygrl]

Don't do it! Once they install it there's no going back....


this post is not to be taken seriously

[kgm0612]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karen

[Injecto]

Lots of Yes'....I'm going to call the rep this afternoon.


But how am I gonna sleep?

[Funnygrl]

Lots of Yes'....I'm going to call the rep this afternoon.


But how am I gonna sleep?
You just sorta lay it next to you and let it float under the covers. It works out ok...


j/k I know what you mean.

[June91]

You will be carrying an organ substitute in your pocket - it's an adventure you don't want to miss! :rock:

[JanTx]

I've been pumping all of 3 months and truly cannot imagine carting the syringes, etc around with me and fooling with that 4 - 6 times a day. But I have a better endorsement.... my husband would rather ignore the fact that I have diabetes. He just doesn't want to know about it. When I started investigating the pump he couldn't believe I would have that thing attached 24/7. When I first got it there were 2 reactions: You're going to wear that all the time? And when he would roll over at night and pat me - he always pats me when he rolls over - he would react like he'd been stung if he touched tubing, inset, etc - they just freaked him out. Well, last night he was repeating a conversation he had at work. Someone's father has a new insulin pump and they were discussing this. My hubby told them that "my wife has one and it's completely changed her life and you just won't imagine what freedom he'll have and ... " Hmmmm he's never noted any of that with me!!! But ... he LOVES not having to pack a back pack when we go exploring flea markets or vacation spots. Just my ultra mini on his belt and off we go. SO ....... GO FOR IT!

[Injecto]

But don't you still carry back up insulin?

[Funnygrl]

But don't you still carry back up insulin?
YES! And I've needed it before, too.

[JanTx]

Not just to go for the day - I have a syringe in my purse and can draw out insulin from the reservoir if need be. If we're going to be gone overnight I take back ups, but just for a day trip - just the syringe. (Yes, I know a problem could arise with the insulin, but that's what I do.)

[egi]

But don't you still carry back up insulin?

You have insulin with you, in the pump, and if you need to inject you can
get it from the reservoir with the syringe

[Dewey]

Say Yes! If you haven't already, that is. ;)

Also, it's always wise to carry backup supplies, regardless if you're going out for 4 hours, or 24 hours....best to be safe, rather than sorry.

Congrats to you, and keep us posted!

[BriOnH]

I for sure carry less with me off the pump then on. Everything I need to survie fits in my two front pockets.

My personal choice however differs from the majority for sure. I also am extremely accustomed to shots. Almost every diabetic I know that has switched absolutely loves it. The greatest advantage to the pump imo is being able to dose in smaller units than 1 or .5 units. I wish my pen did tenths of a unit.

[Funnygrl]

I for sure carry less with me off the pump then on. Everything I need to survie fits in my two front pockets.

My personal choice however differs from the majority for sure. I also am extremely accustomed to shots. Almost every diabetic I know that has switched absolutely loves it. The greatest advantage to the pump imo is being able to dose in smaller units than 1 or .5 units. I wish my pen did tenths of a unit.
You can carry as little with you on a pump as you do on injections, you just have to be willing to inject frequently, or carry long acting insulin too. Otherwise, it's best to carry an extra set, and batteries too.

[MJM]

Go for it big time and enjoy. I reckon you'll love it. Better control, less insulin, less injections.
I think that they should be compulsory.

[KritterMom]

Ok, I simply must ask,

What is your final, final, FINAL answer?????

[Injecto]

I've called Medtronic and have been told what I have to do. I'm getting the claim forms ready right now.

[cheryl]

My rep is meeting with my new endo either tomorrow or Monday, Hey we might start pumping together.....we can be pumping buddies lol

Cheryl

[RLK]

But don't you still carry back up insulin?

I work 10 minutes from home so, no, I don't carry backup insulin. I do, however, carry a prescription for Humalog in my work bag, as well as 2 set changes, 2 pump batteries, and an extra vial of test strips. It all fits in a little zippered makeup pouch.

[Injecto]

My rep is meeting with my new endo either tomorrow or Monday, Hey we might start pumping together.....we can be pumping buddies lol

Cheryl

You've got it.

Hey, BTW, I was told that when I start, the Medtronic nurse will want me to run between 9 and 12 mmol for the first month....that seems a tad high to me. Any opinions?

[JJeenn]

But how am I gonna sleep?

I think I was in a semi-conscious state for the entire night the first night I slept with the pump on, because I never got near it. The night before last I woke up sleeping ON the pump. Last night I woke up and had the tubing all wrapped around me. I'd say that means I'm getting used to it. LOL. It doesn't bother me at all and it's been less than a week.

[cheryl]

You've got it.

Hey, BTW, I was told that when I start, the Medtronic nurse will want me to run between 9 and 12 mmol for the first month....that seems a tad high to me. Any opinions?


I heard someone say that too, nine hasn't told me that yet but she did say I might run higher at first cause they set the basal rate lower so you can adjust it instead of going hypo all the time, but hey I told her I am already used to the daily hypo's

Cheryl

[rzrbks]

Don't do it!! You'll be assimilated, just like Cyborg.

And then you'll run around telling everyone "Resistance is Futile".


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It'll be fine and I'm sure things will go very well for you.

There's lots of people here that'll help you and support you every step of the way.

[sbigelow]

If you don't like it, you could sell the pump on the black market! :deal:

[Cyborg]

Resistance is futile!

[Injecto]

I'm guessing I'll be seeing that little pump sometime in the next two weeks now.

[BriOnH]

Resistance is futile!

Then why did Picard make a choice to be unasimmilated? :)

[trailrunner]

You are gonna love it. As far as sleeping, I often have two small children,husband and a dog in bed with me and it not yet been a problem.

[iron999mike]

You've got it.

Hey, BTW, I was told that when I start, the Medtronic nurse will want me to run between 9 and 12 mmol for the first month....that seems a tad high to me. Any opinions?


My endo started me out in the 130 to 140 mg/dl (7.2-7.7 mmol) range which was a good 30 to 40 mg/dl higher then what I try to keep it normally. After the first week and a half she let me go back down. I think it was for safety as I keep my BG pretty tight and we weren't sure what my dose was going to be. Good thing too, I ended up using less then 2/3 the TDD I did when I was on MDI. Your nurse may be more conservative. I know some of my CDEs are. It might just be the standard range they keep new people in.

[tanyatype1]

You've got it.

Hey, BTW, I was told that when I start, the Medtronic nurse will want me to run between 9 and 12 mmol for the first month....that seems a tad high to me. Any opinions?

No way would I say yes to that Injecto! My numbers were consistently around 5 and she did say that the numbers were a little tight for her comfort zone, (in the beginning) but you're a smart guy and totally on top of checking bg's and carb counting etc. so I'd put my foot down about those numbers if I were you. Especially for a WHOLE month? No way!

[Injecto]

yeah, I know, that's what I thought (A little high), but then again I'm too new that perhaps it was O.K.