[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Yes, so I go to a bathroom when needing to dial something up, but you
wouldn't have to spend much time doing this.

I did try, once, to bring it up during a banquet.  My mom was with me,
and we had this whole thing set up.  I held my napkin over my lap while
she kept an eye on things, and of course there was a long table cloth on
the table.  I was able to unhook it and let it slip down without pulling
my dress up, but getting it back on was a bit of a problem.  I did have
a short length dress on that time.  It is not something I will attempt
again!  *smile*

For my wedding, I attached it to my garter, but this does not work with
most dresses since we no longer wear full, flouncy skirts.  We should
really bring poodle skirts back!  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:19 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up 
to use the buttons?
Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

Original message:
> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump 
> goes in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks 
> like a pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  
> *smile*  I usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it 
> around to the back when I wear dresses.

> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had

> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was 
> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
> everything.

> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill

> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just

> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is 
> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When 
> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to 
> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know 
> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The 
> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the 
> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to 
> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't 
> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom

> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no 
> matter what.  *smile*

> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to 
> answer them.

> bpollpeter at hotmail.com

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or 
> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the 
> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can 
> just put in the refill, with out filling anything?
> Just like the Pin I'm using?
> Did you take this off at night?
> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
> refilling the pump?
> Thanks,
> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
> Thanks again.
> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.

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