Got my pump....

[Injecto]

:fisheye: Well alright....my pump arrived THIS MORNING. That was completely unexpected. I got a call from my Medtronic rep and she said that shipping accidently sent out my pump before I sent in my forms and cheques...so I went to the mail room and voila...there was my pump waiting for me here at work. Complete surprise, and about two weeks early. So, I now am the proud owner of a Medtronic 722. I did get the real time glucose sensor with it (Not sure how much I will use it but I thought, I'll try anything at this time).

[belyro]

YAY!!!! Congratulations Injecto! Keep us posted on how it's going.

[Injecto]

Thanks B.....

I think the medtronic rep was a bit nervous that they shipped it out without getting the cheques....LOL...I'm honest, but I can see someone not admitting to receiving the pump just to make a buck...I'm in this however to live...so I called her back right away.

[KritterMom]

Well, that didn't take long Injecto! Congrats.
I start pumping on Wednesday and can't wait. Feels like Wednesday will never come!
:dancing:

[NoelD]

Injecto, did you receive the CGMS transmitter with it? Or are you still waiting on it? There's about a 14-16 week backorder right now on those with the shift to the rechargeable one underway. 9 months is not enough for something costing $1000 usd in my opinion.

[Dewey]

Congrats to you, Injecto! :thumbsup: Glad it came early! Hope everything goes off smoothly & feel free to ask questions as they crop up. We'll do our best to assist when & where possible!

[Injecto]

Injecto, did you receive the CGMS transmitter with it? Or are you still waiting on it? There's about a 14-16 week backorder right now on those with the shift to the rechargeable one underway. 9 months is not enough for something costing $1000 usd in my opinion.

This is what I received.

REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (http://www.minimed.com/products/insulinpumps/components/cgm.html)

And apparently there is a new transmitter that will be available later in the year for only a $25 upgrade....

Congrats to you, Injecto! :thumbsup: Glad it came early! Hope everything goes off smoothly & feel free to ask questions as they crop up. We'll do our best to assist when & where possible!

Thanks Dewey, and I will...

[NoelD]

Ah, wow, they have been saying 3-4 month backorder on those for a while. Glad you got one. I'd pay the $25 asap when the rechargeable one debuts, or better yet, use it for 8 months then upgrade.

[type1since82]

Is this a Canada/US difference? I just got my pump and was asking when they'd come out with the newer version and I was told that they still didn't know... it could be any time and it could be several months. So the $25 upgrade - what kind of difference is there in that from the original. Last I heard was $1000 for 1 transmitter that lasted a year. I would seriously consider paying the 1K if I could get a replacement for $25 rather than $1000- this sounds great!! Do you know if Minimed plans to do an upgrade program w/ their CGM's as newer/smaller ones come out like they do w/ their pumps? I just started pumping 6 days ago!

[MinimedPumper07]

is it possible to just use one bg sensor without having to pay like 800 bucks or whatever?

can i just use one for 3 days?

[Funnygrl]

is it possible to just use one bg sensor without having to pay like 800 bucks or whatever?

can i just use one for 3 days?
What do you mean?

[Injecto]

Honestly, I'm so new at this I can't tell you about the CGMS much at this time. I didn't even expect the pump today. Can't wait to get "hooked" up, despite my reservations. Now that I see it sitting here at home I just want to try it out....probably will late next week.

[notme]

Congratulations Injecto. I am thrilled you got your pump and monitor and you will be up and running soon. You will see such a liberation on the pump!!!!!

[Injecto]

Congratulations Injecto. I am thrilled you got your pump and monitor and you will be up and running soon. You will see such a liberation on the pump!!!!!

If at minimum it can help me from going low as much as I do (almost every 1.5 days of more)...it will be an improvement. Ideally I'd like to stay between 5.0 and 8.0 at most....Thanks.

[Funnygrl]

If at minimum it can help me from going low as much as I do (almost every 1.5 days of more)...it will be an improvement. Ideally I'd like to stay between 5.0 and 8.0 at most....Thanks.
Quite honestly, most people go hypo at least a few times a week. And no one stays between 5 and 8. Hopefully thing will improve, but don't expect them to be perfect. Sorry to be the kill joy, I just know you will be disappointed if you go into this with unrealistic expectations.

[Injecto]

Quite honestly, most people go hypo at least a few times a week. And no one stays between 5 and 8. Hopefully thing will improve, but don't expect them to be perfect. Sorry to be the kill joy, I just know you will be disappointed if you go into this with unrealistic expectations.


Nah, you're not a killjoy, I know that staying in that range is impossible, but reducing the lows would be nice.

[tanyatype1]

Right on Injecto - great news!

[NoelD]

is it possible to just use one bg sensor without having to pay like 800 bucks or whatever?

can i just use one for 3 days?

Nope, there are 2 parts to it:

1.) The wireless transmitter - this is the $900 piece that currently only lasts for 9 months or so, and then the battery dies. This reads the BG levels from the sensor and relays them to your pump.

2.) Sensors - this is the actual device sitting on your skin with a tiny probe (seems like monofilament to me) inside you, which connects to the wireless transmitter. This is what you are supposed to replace every 3 days, which some people trick it into working for 6 days or so. This is the $35 per sensor piece.

Also, you could talk to your MM rep and get them to let you "try" it. They'll hook you up with a transmitter and sensor for 3 days and let you demo it in the hopes you will buy it.

[Injecto]

Well, you've probably seen them all before, but since this is my first time..here are some pics of my new pump...

[Funnygrl]

Thanks for the pictures. It's always fun to see a brand new pump!

[tanyatype1]

Well, you've probably seen them all before, but since this is my first time..here are some pics of my new pump...

AAAAAA! Cool!