Eighteen Months
I always said I could never take a pump break. Lantus never seemed to work, so how could I possibly stop using one? But I did. A pump site fell out and I don’t think I’ll ever forget the feeling of, “Yes! I’m done!” I thought I might take a month break.
Eighteen months ago when a pump site fell out and my first thought was, “yes! I’m done!” I knew I needed a break. I never imagined my break would last this long or that I would choose an entirely new-to-me pump. I’m giddy over here, impatiently waiting to start back up on a pump.
I’ve been playing phone tag trying to set up my training, but when I got home yesterday and took the pump out of the box not knowing when I could start, I started crying. Chronic illness emotions are weird, so armed with the instruction book and my prior knowledge f insulin pumps, I taught myself this morning. I just gave myself my first bolus and I’m so giddy that this is back in my life. When I was putting the pump site in, it felt as though no time had passed.
- I know I still need to go in for training.
- I don’t completely know how it’s working for me yet, because starting was an impulsive decision about two hours after my Levemir dose.
- Filling this reservoir is weird!
- With the ping, I used the long tubing so I could shower with it. I chose the short tubing this time, which is convenient for tucking it into pockets, but it seems SO short.
- Bolusing is so much more convenient.
- I got into bed and forgot I had to sleep with it. It didn’t bother me last night, but I couldn’t feel it under my back this morning.
- I cannot wait to use a temp basal for exercise rather than using foods for safe BGs.
- I would be way more nervous about starting this by myself if I was not using the Dexcom.
- I’m really grateful to all the T slim users who have offered advice and support and “let me know if you have any questions!”
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Briley, I’m really happy for you! Funny, when I went from Medtronic to Animas, I went from short to long tubing. Good luck!
I have the longest tubing I have ever seen. I use 42″. I am thrilled you love your new pump. A lady once saw it unrolled from under my shirt and she pulled my sleeve from behind. Sir, she said your, ahh line is extended. Yes I said, it is a fashion statement. Stunning isn’t it?