Comments on: Traveling for first time on pump!

By: Randolph Fawn

Randolph Fawn — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 03:21:45 +0000

Ummmmm, shouldn’t she be back by now?

By: Krystal Jesica

Krystal Jesica — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 17:18:39 +0000

RELAX !!!
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By: jerrold16

jerrold16 — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 16:13:48 +0000

<< A young girl with diabetes, whose mother is on another list with me, helped
me name my pump. I thought it was a good name >>

I call mine "the gadget" or "the device". It’s an historical reference,
especially pertinent on this date in history. I guess it’s my sort of sick
sense of humor.

If anybody can guess what this refers to, you will be proclaimed Grand Pumper
and Historian for the day. Good luck!
Patrick
The NC bluegrass pickin’ pumper

By: Carlos Kiara

Carlos Kiara — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 05:43:57 +0000

Arlene,
A young girl with diabetes, whose mother is on another list with me, helped
me name my pump. I thought it was a good name. She told me to call it
Essence. The little girl goes by Es, so I call it Es for short.
Gail

By: Sharon Kylie

Sharon Kylie — Thu, 13 Jan 2005 01:06:35 +0000

I can only speak for myself…but giving my pump a name was the best
advice! The reasoning behind it (that I was given) was because it
becomes a part of you and it gives you a name to scream when you’re
frustrated! A little tip you might try: I went to www.babynames.com
and used the "meaning of names" search option. Then I entered words
that described how the pump would change my life or what it meant to
me. TRIXIE means THE BRINGER OF JOY! And it was such a cute name!
There are other websites I searched…but this one was the best (in
my opinion)
-Arlene and Trixie

By: Sharon Kylie

Sharon Kylie — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 16:58:54 +0000

That’s the really pathetic part. I take off at 1pm and land at 3pm!
It’s a short little baby flight BUT we make a stop along the way so
that’s 2 take-offs and 2 landings…so I don’t feel like such a baby
since that’s the worst part for
me!

How long is your flight? Take care. Chrissy

By: Sharon Kylie

Sharon Kylie — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 08:51:14 +0000

I never get angry when recieving advice…thank you for being blunt.
That’s the way I like things. I have been to theropy and it helped
for awhile then it got really expensive and I had to stop. I also
realize that the stewardesses are not nurses…but if I get too low
to help myself (which has only happened twice and never when flying)
then what do I do? My plan is to simply hand them a note that
explains that I’m diabetic and on the pump (given to me by my doctor)
That way JUST IN CASE I can’t help myself…they won’t be taken by
surprise. I’ve already packed everything I will need to maintain my
disease throughout my entire trip in a carry on. I may not have
clothes when I land…but I’ll have all my supplies Thanks again
for the advice.
-Arlene and Trixie

By: Olin Ok

Olin Ok — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 19:59:56 +0000

You might try the glucose tablets made by Con Am Care Corporation; they come
in various flavors (Grape, Orange, Raspberry), and each tablet has 4 gm. of
very fast acting carb, and nothing else.

"Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker", as Ogden Nash observed once….

But candy also contains lots of stuff that you really don’t need, and the
tablets do the job faster.

The flavors are good enough so that they are quite tolerable.

David

By: patience_15

patience_15 — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:28:23 +0000

<< I carry Orange Slices >>

Jan,
I always used to carry those. I forgot. I’m glad you mentioned them cause I
hate those glucose tablets, blecchh!!!! Orange slices are nice too cause
they dont get squished and they dont melt. Also w/you naming your pump and
now Arlene I gotta get on the ball…..hmm…lets see….. (This will keep
me out of trouble for a little while at least.

By: patience_15

patience_15 — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 04:20:42 +0000

<< I’m leaving Sunday for a little vacation and I have to fly for the
first time with my pump. The main thing I’m worried about is the >>

Arlene,

First of all I totally understand your fears about flying, I have the same
problems. The last time I flew my then 4yr old son was holding my hand and
telling me it would be OK. So youre not alone. I’ve never flown w/the pump
but I’m sure its much easier than w/o it. Maybe some of the other people
here can tell you about it. I loved your letter you are so funny!! I hope
all goes well on your flight. I always end up eating tons of pepto bismol
chewables cause my stomache gets so nervous. How long is your flight? Take
care. Chrissy

PS: The flight attendent sounds like a winner.