9/7/2010
When my birthday came, Big E wanted to get me something that I either needed or something for my iPhone. At first, I thought about a Speck case, but then I remembered something…
I found out about this belt by searching "pump holder". I was looking for something to hold my pump and CGM while I'm in Zumba class at the gym.
Being type 1 diabetic for almost 22 years and my recent determination for optimum control has now made me unaware of my lows, especially during workouts, and I have to have my CGM on at all times. Zumba isn't easy on clipped-on items, so I would be in the middle of a routine and the CGM or pump would go flying off. I eventually left the CGM on the floor with my stuff across the room from me leaving it out of range most of the time, and I would have to stop periodically to reclip the pump. It was becoming a hassle, not to mention I didn’t like the people looking at me and staring when they saw something come flying off that *gasp!* was attached!!! I mean, it’s one thing to drop a cell phone out of your pocket because people’s response would just be something like, “Who the heck keeps their cell phone clipped to them during exercise class???”, but to have a pump come unclipped? It’s more like, “WTF is that swinging from her??”
Big E ordered my belt and it arrived today. I took a picture (see above) as soon as I could because I was SO super excited! Yes, I know it doesn’t match my shirt, but who cares, right? I ended up wearing it the whole day. It really made trips to the bathroom easier because you don’t have to worry about snagging or pulling the tubing when you drop your pants to pee. Granted, men don’t have this issue, but us girls do. And, another great thing about it is that you free up your pants pockets! YEY!!
So, if you’re looking for a stylish way to carry your pump during your workouts or just day to day, I would look into getting a Tummitote. I’m going to order a couple more when I can – one in black and one in a more neutral color.
Tomorrow will be the ultimate test… ZUUMBAAAAAA!!!! I’ll write again and let you guys know how it goes.
A special “Thank you” to Donna Annese for making this for her daughter and turning this into a business for everyone to get one too!!! You can find them at www.tallygear.com and you can follow her on Twitter.
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9/14/2010
I’m super excited to share this with you guys. Remember my post a week ago about getting the Tallygear Tummitote and how excited I was then? Well, times that by 1,000!
The day I received my tummitote, I realized there was a problem. Not a big one, just that with it holding my CGM and pump, I couldn’t see the screens. So, I emailed her and asked if I ordered one with a window, could she make one with two windows. She emailed me back and said that it would be a first for Tallygear, but she’d try it and send me one.
Well, it came today.
Let me just say, I am stoked beyond words. I am 110% ecstatic about this belt!
I can put the CGM on one side and the pump on the other. The middle section can be used to carry cash, i.d., or anything else small for the work day, and glucose tabs, gel, or anything else for workouts.
I asked for it in black so that I can wear it to work under my clothes and it wouldn’t’ be obvious with it sitting on top of my pants. I know the picture above shows it on top of my shirt, but I did that so you could see the belt easily.
So, Donna, I must say, you did an excellent job with making this belt. I am hooked and will DEFINITELY be a return customer for you guys. Thank you a million times!!!
Sarah