Detecting a wireless signal

I've been off the pump since Thursday night. Color me surprised that this process is going much smoother than anticipated. Even with a full 4th of July BBQ buffet in front of me AND a trip to a restaurant, I have managed to keep my sugars under 250. But haven't dropped below 95 either. Actually, I've been consistently running in the 150s. It's kind of freaky. I'm never in this good of control. Granted, running in the 150s may not be fantastic, but still... I was expecting (and I was prepping my dance partners and instructors for this) to be dropping into the 50s without really feeling a thing. I don't think this is going to happen. (*knocks wood repeatedly*)

However, there are some things I miss about the pump.

For instance, that 4th of July BBQ buffet from this afternoon - there was a lot of good crap there. Chips... crackers... dips... candy... beer... And usually I'm pretty good about stuff like that. Very rarely, unless I'm starving, do I plop myself down in front of a basket of BBQ chips and have at it. And if I do... I would just pump in more insulin to cover the sudden urge to pig out. Now, I have to simply fill up one plate, carb count it, bust out the syringe in front of everyone and give the proper amount of insulin for that one plate. And if I want more... I need another shot. Frankly, after the 3rd one in 3 hours, you learn that your body doesn't want to be a pin cushion and you learn to control yourself. But... I just wanted a chip... and a gummy worm... and some crackers. Is that too much to ask? I guess so.

Secondly, snacking at home is suddenly a challenge. Every little thing I used to snack on at home in between meals would be anything from cheese to crackers to fruit to cereal. Now everything has to be a "free food" unless I want to give insulin for it. So... I guess I'm making some jell-o and buying more string cheese and veggies.

But... just the fact that I can wear a dress without worrying about a stupid leg band and a piece of equipment ruining a good silhouette is worth the "pain" of not eating that extra chip. I know it sounds really cosmetic and shallow, but hey... I miss wearing dresses and pants without pockets... and sleeping peacefully without rolling over onto the pump... or the simple act of changing clothes on a whim... or walking around the house naked. (Sorry... maybe TMI for some.)

I think I'm going to enjoy being wireless again.