tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post2021815977523817578..comments2023-05-10T03:29:27.939-05:00Comments on * Arnold and Me *: First Impressions from a Bionic WomanHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16671756469055958359noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-66832437042587274852010-07-03T10:11:32.665-05:002010-07-03T10:11:32.665-05:00@Karen: I actually got a call from my local Dexco...@Karen: I actually got a call from my local Dexcom rep a day before Constance arrived, and she told me that most people feel comfortable enough to do it on their own after they watch the online tutorials. I also watched Kerri's video so I could see it done in real-time. I was still very nervous, though, especially when I couldn't get the transmitter in. But I finally did. I think it will go more smoothly next time. I hope . . .Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671756469055958359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-9781946705953045392010-07-02T15:59:14.364-05:002010-07-02T15:59:14.364-05:00Sooooo exciting!!! And wow, you started everythin...Sooooo exciting!!! And wow, you started everything up all by yourself?? No training on insertion or anything? Go you! I'd have been so scared.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-72862098633513631342010-07-01T15:26:03.206-05:002010-07-01T15:26:03.206-05:00I thought about going with Dex this go around, but...I thought about going with Dex this go around, but decided to stay w/ MiniMed CGMS & the Revel. I love Constance though. Before you know it, you'll forget what life was like before CGMS. :)Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108867545803896885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-74603991447923466262010-07-01T12:53:14.568-05:002010-07-01T12:53:14.568-05:00@Brenda: I always go wide. I try to avoid gettin...@Brenda: I always go wide. I try to avoid getting too close to my belly button cuz that's too close to ab muscles for me, which really hurt! Love handles all the way! =) <br /><br />@Jennifer: So glad you can show this to your daughter! I hope it makes her feel less nervous. I know I asked so many pump and CGM users tons of questions before I got either one.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671756469055958359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-56903695927174263072010-07-01T12:45:37.441-05:002010-07-01T12:45:37.441-05:00Woo hoo!!! So happy for you. Thank you for posting...Woo hoo!!! So happy for you. Thank you for posting a belly pic...my daughter is nervous about getting her pump & I am going to show her this picture to give her an idea of what a pump & CGM looks like!!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244737170482913507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-87370494139483373232010-07-01T12:26:47.922-05:002010-07-01T12:26:47.922-05:00YAY Holly! I'm so excited for you! :) And also...YAY Holly! I'm so excited for you! :) And also, you put your infusion set and sensor waaaaaay off to the side. I've never done that, maybe I should try!Brenda Whttp://olivejooice.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-83037867834274684412010-07-01T11:35:37.644-05:002010-07-01T11:35:37.644-05:00I found it to be my obsession, especially the firs...I found it to be my obsession, especially the first month...maybe two. Now 4 months later I am much less obsessive unless i know my sugars are acting funny then i am vigilently watching like a hawk.<br />Enjoy all the extra info :)lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-52426884181130073072010-07-01T09:55:54.613-05:002010-07-01T09:55:54.613-05:00Oh yes, I've already noticed my productivity d...Oh yes, I've already noticed my productivity decreasing. =PHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671756469055958359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554065451552854407.post-89947680787732669392010-07-01T09:45:23.111-05:002010-07-01T09:45:23.111-05:00Hooray! Prepare to check that bad boy (or woman) e...Hooray! Prepare to check that bad boy (or woman) every 10 minutes!Jacquiehttp://badpancreas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com