Tonight, I am an EXTREMELY happy woman! I, this very night, hold in my hand, an insulin pump of my very own!!!!!!!! Ok sweethearts, this is like Disneyland and Christmas and a lifetime of Birthdays all wrapped up in one fabulous tiny package. It is a huge deal!
In 2004, I purchased my very first pump. I had no insurance so I had to pay the $6,000 out of my own pocket. (Sadly, they cost even more now!) It took me 5 years to pay off that sucker. I happily, and at times with frustration, pumped for 7 years. Then the threads on the battery holder started to break off and so I had to stop using it. It wasn't holding the battery cap on anymore. So I went back to injections and have been doing them ever since. A little over 4 years now. I take anywhere from 6-10 shots probably in a given day. Sometimes more depending on what my blood sugars are doing. Over time, that makes your skin so sore. I have been missing pumping for a long time now. With the pump, a small tube called a cannula goes under your skin and insulin is pumped in through a tube that is attached to the cannula. The beautiful thing is that the cannula only needs to be changed every 3 days. One needle every three days compared to about 30 or so over 3 days. I am sure you see the beauty!
Why didn't I buy a new pump when mine broke? Insurance. It is so expensive to buy a pump even with insurance. And the supplies needed to use it are expensive too. It is a hard thing to afford financially. I'm praying that God will help us find a way to afford any supplies now. He's been so wonderful to us, and I'm grateful!
I was in one of my T1D groups on fb last week and a woman posted that a friend had given her a pump and supplies that she didn't need. She generously offered them to me. It was an answer to prayers! I'm so thankful for her generosity! It will be so nice to have a break from injections for a while. I'm so happy and feeling incredibly blessed! This pump is in excellent condition. The woman from the group on fb also sent lots of accessories for wearing the pump and also everything needed for the continuous glucose monitor that is a part of this pump. I can't wait to use it all!
I've already named my new pump. Is that lame? I don't think so either....ha!
Welcome to the family PUMPernickel!
(Don't judge...)
I get to talk to the doctor now and get a prescription for my supplies. Then we set up and pray!
Sweet dreams sweethearts!
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