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Permalink Reply by Brooklyn on October 10, 2011 at 8:15am

Hi There. I am a one week tomorrow revel pump user and I was really afraid of the inserter also. I have used it twice and didn't feel it either time. I have my 3rd change today and am hoping it will be the same! I was on the Omnipod before and that hurt more. So far, only two times though, I literally didn't even feel it. I posted in this group about 10 days ago- something about "Just got Approval for my new pump" and so many people replied and helped immensely. You should look at the discussions and try to find it and read through it. There's a lot of really helpful stuff.
I was hanging around waiting for the UPS truck too!

Permalink Reply by Brooklyn on October 10, 2011 at 8:16am

http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers/forum/topics/g...

that's the link to the discussion. If it doesn't work it's just at the top of the group page a few discussions down

Permalink Reply by Diego on October 10, 2011 at 9:31am

I haven't had one hurt yet

Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on October 11, 2011 at 9:50pm

It really depends on your pain tolerance. To me, it feels like Oops! that was a pain, but it's gone already. I don't have any problem tolerating a mild pain for a microsecond. But I wouldn't say it's painless.

Permalink Reply by Dani on October 12, 2011 at 9:25am

I use the Silhoutte infusion set and I don't have a problem with any pain at all. If you use an alcohol swab, just be sure to let that dry first. I have found that if I do it too soon, it BURNS!

Permalink Reply by Mike S. on October 12, 2011 at 10:25am

Hello. I don't use either inserter - both the QuikSerter and the Senserter for for CGM. Neither of them are sterile. I manually insert all the time. After the first few times I feel no pain at all anymore. When you use an alcohol swab on your sites, do NOT blow them dry because you also are blowing bacteria, mold spores, and viruses back to the site you just prepped. Like the lancets, use a new one each time for a fingerstick. Why risk infection? And wash your hands before you start. I work at a hospital. Best of luck newbie!

Permalink Reply by dside on October 15, 2011 at 8:12am

I've been pumping for two and a half months and that was my biggest concern with going on the pump too. Most of the time I don't even feel it go in. A few times it was mildly uncomfortable for about a second. Really not a big deal. Just count to 3 and quick pop it in. You'll be fine. Good luck!
-Dave

Permalink Reply by DiabeticalTez on October 15, 2011 at 5:21pm

thank u all for your replies. i do have another question. how do u sleep. im afraid im gonna pull it or something.or hurt myself.

Permalink Reply by Korrie on October 15, 2011 at 7:13pm

I have not pulled it out sleeping, have however, pulled it out when I have "dropped" the pump when getting dressed. So I just tape the tubing down about 1 to 2 inches above the site, just a little piece of tape, but it sure holds it in place if I drop the pump when connected.. Have not pulled one out since. And when sleeping I wear the MM waist belt, but something like the spibelt works also. I like it being able to "slide" around my waist at night instead of being secured in a stationary spot.

Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on October 15, 2011 at 7:40pm

For many years, I used to let it "free float" in the bed. It did fall off the bed sometimes, but never pulled out. I also tried putting it under my pillow and that worked too. Now, I have a CGM, and so I clip it to the middle front of my pj bottoms, so it will be able to communicate with my sensor. But I ALWAYS sleep on my side, so no problem. If I do roll over on it, it's never a problem.

Permalink Reply by Mike S. on October 24, 2011 at 3:40pm

My biggest problem is taking the Quick Set off!. I'm a hairy guy, the razor took care of that.The belly looks a little funny with no hair, but what the heck. Don't freak out when you get your first gusher! Putting on a Quick Set is actually a bloodless technique and you will get use to it in a little while. It doesn't hurt at all.