[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Wed Mar 2 20:49:39 UTC 2011

Um... Most my dresses have a neckline that would not accommodate such a
placement!  *smile*

Also, the tubing I am now using is extremely short, and it would not
have enough give to leave there for long.

Bridgit

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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:49 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Bridgit,
It really doesn't add any bulk!
Just slip it in, in the middle and then  and it is so easy to access
once 
you are in the bathroom!
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

> How does the bra thing work?  Doesn't it bulge out enough?  I can't 
> imagine it not being noticeable, except maybe when wearing a sweat 
> shirt or baggy sweater.
>
> Sorry guys!  *smile*
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> When wearing a dress, I either carry the pump in my bra or attach it 
> to my pantyhose.
> Of course, I always go to the restroom to operate it! GRIN Diane
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>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.
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