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Old 05-13-2008, 05:39 PM
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Your gracious, no. I'm serious! If I want to wear a dress and hide the pump, I'm going to need one of these, but I'm going to have to be very discreet when I use it! It's an honest concern of mine!
Beth, try giving an audio bolus through the dress. You might have to set the pump to vibrate in order for this to work. (no jokes, gentlemen- this is a serious topic here! ) This is how I wore my pump at my wedding- control top nylons will hold anything in place, even a pump

That said, I can't say enough good things about my pump remote- I don't use it often, but when I do, it's a lifesaver!
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Old 05-13-2008, 06:03 PM
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Whenever I don't have a waistband to clip it to... it goes down the front and clipped to the middle, or just clipped to the top of my bra strap. I can easily pull it out and it just looks like I'm scratching my neck or shoulder. If your worried about sweating etc, you can put it in a baby's sock.
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Old 05-13-2008, 06:36 PM
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What an amusing thread (though not its intention). A few good chuckles about the "thigh thing". Sorry I cannot help here. My pump lives on my belt/waistband 100% of the time.
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Old 05-14-2008, 05:24 AM
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Beth, try giving an audio bolus through the dress. You might have to set the pump to vibrate in order for this to work. (no jokes, gentlemen- this is a serious topic here! ) This is how I wore my pump at my wedding- control top nylons will hold anything in place, even a pump
Good idea! Thanks!
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what do you use as your thigh thing?
You should try one of the pump bands at Fun, creative diabetes cases & accessories for kids and adults, walk t-shirts, insulin pump cases and support items.. I got one for my daughter (she's 16) for her prom and she loves it!!! They have them in all sizes and the standard colors flesh, black and satin, but they also have them in fun colors green poka dots (my daughters favorite) because she could be cool even under her gown!

hope that helps!
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Old 05-15-2008, 03:47 AM
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your replies have amused me no end lol! thanks!

HelenM pumpwearinc do ship overseas from the states. their pump bands do look really cool actually. i hadnt thought of using something really patterned and multi coloured, but that looks like a real fun way to wear 'em.

the audio/vibrate way of bolusing i can use so that will be a good discreet option. sorry fellas .....no flashing of thighs here!...or knobbly knees! lol

i went to the pharmacy this morning and picked up some 'Tubigrip' which i will try. in theory folded over it will create a pocket to support the pump, and in theory it should be tight enough to stay put all day long too. i'll let you know if it works
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Old 05-15-2008, 04:39 AM
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Thanks Sharon for this riot of a thread!!! You pump guys are serioisly crazy bunch LOL.
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Old 05-15-2008, 09:49 PM
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No pump, but I really want that Oriental satin garter on the pumpwear site! LOLOL.

I have a life size picture of a groom removing the garter and his new wife saying, "No honey. Wrong leg! Don't throw my pump!" Hehehe. That was bad, I know.

A bride with her pump in her hairdo. I have to ask--where was the tubing? Running down her neck? Unreal.

You're right, anthill--these pumpers are seriously crazy!
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:44 PM
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Ok....my mind is wandering here. But if someone hides their pump in their hair, where the heck is the canula and how did they hide the tubing? Something doesn't ad up.
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:54 PM
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Ok....my mind is wandering here. But if someone hides their pump in their hair, where the heck is the canula and how did they hide the tubing? Something doesn't ad up.
I'll see if I can get more details but I did hear this at a local Pump Club meeting.
I assumed that they used the longer tubing so the insertion point could be anywhere really (especially if she was petite) and that between the hair (maybe some bits hanging down) frilly stuff and flowers, the tubing was sufficiently hidden or camouflaged.
I'm a guy..! I found the story interesting but you really can't expect me to have asked for details of the bridal gown
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Old 05-16-2008, 02:14 AM
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the tubigrip is working just fine! i folded it over and created the pocket. so far it hasnt budged at all and feels really secure. only snag is i get a bit tangled when using the loo! lol

my hair is quite 'big' on windy days but not big enough to hide a pump lol
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Old 05-16-2008, 04:58 AM
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Ok....my mind is wandering here. But if someone hides their pump in their hair, where the heck is the canula and how did they hide the tubing? Something doesn't ad up.
I think there's room. You've gat a rat, two squirrels, and a crow to contend with though.
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just fell off my chair LMAO!!!!
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