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Hello Will,

Great to hear that your bg levels are stablizing.  That's the main thing.  Yes, you have many things to learn with your new Insulin delivery system but they have worked good for so many.  Good luck in the new year with your Ping.

Nice!  For some it can take 2-6 months to get pump usage and blood glucose levels in reasonable to good order.  Pumping Insulin by John Walsh is a must for Pumpers, if you haven't already purchased it from
Amazon.  Can't wait to see your future A1c's.

I'm sorry this is so frustrating for you right now. If it makes you feel any better, my DH had the same kinds of problems when he was starting too. He 'heard' different instructions from the trainer than I heard. It was a very rough start, to say the least. I suggested he call the trainer to review the instructions. I think he felt she would be disappointed that he didn't get 'it' right off the bat. The trainer was lovely, she had us come back in and went over everything again, no attitude. As a matter of fact, she mentioned that most of the clients come back for a refresher, no shame in coming back. She wanted my DH to succeed as much as he wanted to succeed. She also said if we had any questions and just wanted to call and ask, that was fine. Whatever we needed to get to our goal.

When the dr suggests the patient get a pump they realize the person has a lot going on, but they feel this can eventually stabilize the person. I know it has given my DH a lot more freedom, after we mastered the first set of hurdles. ;)

This is my long winded way of saying, maybe ask to see the trainer again. I sincerely doubt you would be the first patient to come in for a refresher. Maybe have someone come in w/ you to help you remember each step. My DH and I go to each other's dr appts to be sure we catch all things said to us & I take notes on EVERYTHING! It does help.

I wish you luck on this and hope it becomes easier for you.

God bless.   Alice.

Yes, that's a big decision especially when you are in a trouble spot at this time Will, but it's in your hands.

Just to remind you, many have gone through the same struggles and love their "buddy" and are kicking themselves for not getting one sooner.  Some gave it up and started again after they got their steam back up and others quit totally and seem happy with their decision.

I know that it's not easy but since you have it in your hands and need to get your numbers down, I'd say, swear when you need to(or not), read the book if you haven't already, ask questions, write important steps and tips down and so on.  Then hopefully you'll be telling us about your better pump experiences sometime soon.  Best of luck to you Will.

Wonderful news about your going away for vacation Will.  Good for you.  I wish!

That's a good choice to go back on shots while on vacation, so that you can enjoy it and not worry about the pump.  Lots of time for it after you get back.  You are lucky for sure with the Pump Trainer that you have.

Just make sure to get that infection fixed up before you leave.  Thanks for sharing.  I hope that you have a fun, relaxing trip and come back all refreshed, so that you can take charge of that pump. 

Yup!  I knew that you were not leaving yet Will.

Ha!  I'm sitting here laughing.  I just read the Paula Deens' thread.  I didn't know her either until I saw her on the US news today. 

Anyways, I noticed that you mentioned Ottawa/Kingston restaurant prices(I agree).  Then I clicked on your name.  I thought that you were an American not a Canuck.  Cool!    Good photo btw.  You and Sandy do not look old enough to retire nor do you look 55, if that photo is recent.

Nice home.  It looks almost the same as the modular that my Hubby's Cousin had purchased last summer.

Where are you going for vacation this year, may I ask?  My Son and DIL went to Cuba last year.  They really enjoyed themselves.

"Ha!  I'm sitting here laughing.  I just read the Paula Deens' thread.  I didn't know her either until I saw her on the US news today." 

Doh!  That didn't come out right.  There's nothing funny about anyone getting Diabetes.   What I meant was, I thought it was amusing that you live about an hour away, not in the USA.

Oooh the Barbados...Nice!   Again, I hope that you both have a Great time during your vacation.

No, keep the photo.  It's Good.  I was just wondering why you and your Wife look younger than my Hubby and I since we are a bit younger.  Granted we don't use oil of olay.  

Hopefully you are doing somewhat better with your pump.  Have a sweet evening.