I ditto the syringe thing—everywhere…even though they make my heart skip a beat eveytime I run across one (needle phobic-yeah great match with diabetes)
Greetings From South Georgia,
I am finally home, safe in my chair with a new infusion set, new Reservoir, new Insulin. I removed the old set and cleaned it with alcohol. Looks ok, itches a little, but that’s because it’s been there for about 6 days now. Doesn’t appear to be infected. Praise the Lord the O-Rings didn’t leak into the pump. Never-the-less, I cleaned the pump and blew it out with a little compressed air I use on my pc. I feel so much better just being here where all my stuff is. When I get paid I am buying one of those cooler tote thing-a-ma-jigs that keeps your insulin cool on one side and has the space to carry all your other stuff too. I just never bought one because I didn’t want to spend 50 bucks. I have learned my lesson the hard way–which is sorta the story of my life–kinda what got me into my current occupation. I have taken way too many chances in life, and for some reason God has continued to keep me around.
I attended the entire seminar, and then drove the 3 of us over 5 hours back to south Georgia. I still feel kinda stupid, because its usually not my Diabetic supplies I forget, its other stuff, but never my parts and pieces. Those things are sorta my life line. Well I guess I smoked too much pot back in the 70’s. : )
I am glad to be home, and glad you all have supported me in something that never should have happened. You really make me feel as if you would miss me if I were gone, and that in itself is priceless. I sort of expected some of you to be angry with me, and I wasn’t sure I should have shared this ordeal–and that is what it was. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I think I’m in the clear now.
Thanks, Ya’ll, for being there when I needed you. Your all the best!!!
Peace Out!
Bobby
Congratulations. You made it home okay. I want you to know you scared the stuffing out of us.
Don’t do it again. Seriously, be safe. I am thinking about a shake first, but am sending you a hug anyway.
I thought we already agreed my friend that you can’t be gone. I don’t understand why you think you would not be missed.
I am glad you got home safely.
Rick
He’s already home.
SUPER!! This is definitely a story worth sharing and a great lesson learned!
Glad you are back home, safe and healthy, Bobby.
Bobby, I’m so glad you got home safely. I know how awful that feeling is when you look down and realize you don’t have enough insulin in your pump or you forgot your pump supplies, blood tester, whatever! It’s like a bad dream. I really think God was with you…pretty ingenious to do what you did and make it through w/o any problems.
Glad you are home safely–but check out the bag at Walmart before you shellout $50 for something so close to the same…
Hi Bobby! So glad that you are home and OK.
I have to report though that I bought one of those 50 dollars cases and it is nice, but I actually found that a cheap cosmetic case works better.
I use the quickset infusion set and those don’t fit nicely in that case (makes it really bulky in one place). I have a little 10 by 4 inch cosmetic case that it like a soft box and I fit all my pump supplies for a few days in that. If i will be gone for more than a week, then I use the nicer (Frio) case.
I highly highly recommend Frio pump wallets. But you might want to check out cosmetic cases to see if there is anything to match you liking 
[Sorry-- this became a consumer report!! Most importantly, glad that you are OK!]
I won’t say never… but I’m not as likely to forget my stuff next time. I have to get a cooler case. Sort of defeats the purpose when I take everything but Infusion Sets and Reservoirs. Doh! Talk about feeling like a Dufus. I’m just grateful the old Reservoir didn’t leak, and the Infusion site didn’t get infected. I said I would give God the credit if I made it through this unscathed, I don’t believe in luck, or happenstance, but I do believe God deserves the credit.
Thanks again to everyone for your support. I am so proud to be part of this family. The concern you show is genuine, which makes me feel even more like a heel. But… I have learned from the school of hard knocks all my life–it seems to be the best teacher. However, I have to reiterate; Do not try this at home! Just kidding, I know most of you wouldn’t be so foolish, but you never know when it might be your turn. And even though I got to attend the whole seminar, there was always this sense of forboding, sort of preoccupied with, “Is the Reservoir leaking back into the pump” and “Is the Infusion site OK?” But, enough of this. It’s over and done now, and I learned a very valuable lesson. Thanks again, every one of you. Have a great day!
Congrats and welcome back home safely! God Blessed you immensely!,Now you can destroy that tape!,The one that says,THIS IS YOUR MISSION IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO SO!,lol We all luv ya guy!
We recently went to NYC for a weekend of fun and I forgot my insulin. I know well that feeling of “should I stay or should I go now”. Bobby, you have no idea how much we love you, and how much you help us here!
You guys are all incredible!!!