[jenet]

I'm a little dazed this afternoon, and not too sure how to feel. I thought today's first pump training session was just Pump Menus and Options, but I'm sitting here all hooked up with saline. I thought that was next week, so I'm a little off balance emotionally - I didn't have time to psych myself up for it. (I like to plan and prepare well in advance for "great unknowns".)

I mean it went OK, and everything. My CDE is also a certified pump trainer for Animas, and she was very positive about how comfortable I was with the menus and with the pump settings I put in this last week while it was still unattached.

Filling the reservoir and putting the infusion set in was a piece of cake - as I expected with the Insets. I had already played with one Inset this last week, so I knew how to do it; although I did use a firm cushion instead of me for my first time - just in case. I really didn't feel it, just the ka-thunk of the auto-inserter. But somehow, it just feels strange sitting here all hooked up a week early.

Hopefully, the strangeness factor wears off quick?

cheers,
j

[TvBabe]

I pumped saline before I went "live" as well. I actually thought it was an excellent way to get the feel of things and I was able to experiment with the different settings without getting myself into trouble

[lelggren]

That is kindof an interesting way to get you used to the pump. I was just started out with the whole cabanna....Insulin and all....The newness factor does get better. Promise You will come to love your pump. I know that I love mine!

[camjen1]

I have heard of alot of people starting on saline before insulin. I myself was also started on insulin right away. I didn't experience any problems. I know it took me a good 20 minutes to get my first set in. I sat there and thought about pushing the button on the insertion device. Finally, my trainer pushed my finger catching me totally by surprise. Poof it was in!

[dws]

It will feel normal in a few days, I started insulin the day after I got my pump, ----- the first morning after starting, I found myself standing in the bathroom with a syringe in one hand and a bottle of lantus in the other, trying to figure out whatwas not right!! I threw the lantus away and put the syringes on the top shelve , haven't needed them since 2003
don

[duck]

I keep running around saying "You will be assimilated..." to everyone I meet...

[amccrazgrl]

no saline for me
i jumped head first into the insulin in my pump and havent looked back
sometimes it takes me a good few mins to sike myself into insserting the needle cuz it will ethier hurt or not

[jenet]

Originally Posted by lelggren

That is kindof an interesting way to get you used to the pump. I was just started out with the whole cabanna....Insulin and all....The newness factor does get better. Promise You will come to love your pump. I know that I love mine!

I loved it yesterday, and probably will tomorrow. At the moment... it's more of a tentative acceptance - like I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop!

cheers,
j

[jenet]

Originally Posted by camjen1

I have heard of alot of people starting on saline before insulin. I myself was also started on insulin right away. I didn't experience any problems. I know it took me a good 20 minutes to get my first set in. I sat there and thought about pushing the button on the insertion device. Finally, my trainer pushed my finger catching me totally by surprise. Poof it was in!

Thanks! Your story gave me a good laugh.

I think I did it fast enough that my CDE was surprised. Maybe she thought I would have a hard time making myself do it. She said to go ahead, so I looked out the window, counted 1-2-3 fast and pushed the inserter. Pop! All done.

cheers,
j

[jenet]

Originally Posted by duck

I keep running around saying "You will be assimilated..." to everyone I meet...

Friends are already teasing me about being "bionic girl". Anyone who holds still for 30 seconds gets to hear all about it.

[jenet]

for the reassurance. To borrow a quote:

"I'm feeling much better now."

cheers,
j

[Cinnabon]

Thats great Jenet...
It takes a few days and then you are amazed... I was still in schock from not being forbidden from foods.... and NO schedule.... LOL
Then again i was a cavegirl when it came to my MDI.

[spike]

Originally Posted by jenet

I'm a little dazed this afternoon, and not too sure how to feel. I thought today's first pump training session was just Pump Menus and Options, but I'm sitting here all hooked up with saline. I thought that was next week, so I'm a little off balance emotionally - I didn't have time to psych myself up for it. (I like to plan and prepare well in advance for "great unknowns".)

I mean it went OK, and everything. My CDE is also a certified pump trainer for Animas, and she was very positive about how comfortable I was with the menus and with the pump settings I put in this last week while it was still unattached.

Filling the reservoir and putting the infusion set in was a piece of cake - as I expected with the Insets. I had already played with one Inset this last week, so I knew how to do it; although I did use a firm cushion instead of me for my first time - just in case. I really didn't feel it, just the ka-thunk of the auto-inserter. But somehow, it just feels strange sitting here all hooked up a week early.

Hopefully, the strangeness factor wears off quick?

cheers,
j

It took me a long time for the strangeness to wear off...about 1 day.

Welcome to pumping--I hope it does for you what it has for me--it's revolutinized my life. In fact, it gave me back my life. Been pumping since 1996. I haven't spent 1 day off of a pump since and I wouldn't have it any other way. MDI and I don't agree, after 18 years of "practice". Enjoy your new toy!

[someone]

Ouch, I had the saline about 4 weeks ago too.. I remember it stung more than actual insulin does.

[duck]

Originally Posted by jenet

Friends are already teasing me about being "bionic girl". Anyone who holds still for 30 seconds gets to hear all about it.

LOL, I never thought about the Bionic Man since I got hooked up to a pump, that's funny...


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