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Permalink Reply by Chad on March 31, 2012 at 2:21am

Congrats Danielle,

I just received my Animas One touch ping (black, I know not technically a colour, but it's my favorite colour). I haven't received my training yet, so the only thing my pump and I do at the moment is hang out all day together. Figured it was best to get that started, as it will be a part of us from here on in.

This is my first pump, unfortunately my insurance didn't cover it, so I made the decision to buy it myself. My training is taking place this Sunday, and if all goes well I will be a pumper from that day forward.

It is a great feeling opening that box up, and looking at a pretty solid pump (in my humble opinion) I can't wait to see the pictures of your pink ping.

Enjoy it and life to the fullest!!!

Permalink Reply by teddybare on March 31, 2012 at 5:24am

Wonder full! my ping realy changed my life.

Permalink Reply by Zoe on March 31, 2012 at 11:14am

Congratulations to you both! I love my Ping (blue, since we're sharing colors!). Just remember that the first few weeks are a pretty steep learning curve and your numbers will be out of whack for awhile. Hang in there, take care of yourself and know that it will get easier and better soon!

And don't hesitate to ask questions! I got my Ping and asked my trainer about sleeping. She said, "oh no problem, just put it under your pillow". Well the first night I did that and in five minutes me and my cat were both tangled in tubing when I turned over! I got on here at 2AM and got an immediate suggestion of how to sleep! (I now wear thermals in winter and sleep shorts in summer and hook it to the back since I sleep on my side or stomach).

Permalink Reply by Amanda on March 31, 2012 at 1:19pm

mine will be here on tuesday im so excited as well i got the green one :)

Permalink Reply by Roark on March 31, 2012 at 1:21pm

Whooo hoo!!!! :) You are now a card-carrying member of the PORG.

Glad you were able to make an educated decision. I dont think we get enough support in the pre-sale area. I mean heck... Ya get to test drive a car before you buy it, why not a pump? The commitment is about the same (4 years+) anf the monthly payments are not all that different either. :)

Hey: serious question. Did you mean to get a 42 inch set with a NINE millimeter cannula? Or a SIX millimeter? Youve got that uber-lean / 2% body fat thing happening and I would hate to see you get into the meat instead of the fat layer with the nine MM.

Congrats!!! Post pictures so we can all share that new-pump smell!

Permalink Reply by ron.bryan@hotmail.com on April 2, 2012 at 6:24pm

got 2020 shipped until ping could ship. animas took care of me with insurance changing, they are shipping pings now will have mine tomorrow..love it,

Permalink Reply by Chris Miller on April 3, 2012 at 10:46am

I took an info session on insulin pumps in February. My initial thought was the Omnipod because it has no tubing, but now I am leaning towards an Animas pump instead. I don't go back to the doctor until late May. Hopefully I can get started on the pump soon after that. I've been taking insulin injections for 38 years!

Permalink Reply by Brian Wittman on April 8, 2012 at 3:03pm

Hi Danielle,

I am probably late for this post, but Congratulations on your Ping. My Animas Ping has been life-changing. I am sure it will be successful for you as well. I am happy that they are helping you financially and that you are able to get this. Please let us know how things are going.

Be well.

Brian Wittman