Sensitive to the touch

The back side of my left arm has been sensitive to the touch, these past few days. It is an irritation that has now become an issue. It is time to switch arms and apply a new OmniPod. The spent pod is coming off the triceps of my right arm and my right needs a break from the pump.

I shave a new spot for my Guardian sensor and now that spot is red with irritation. Let me shower and see if the irritation will go away. Maybe I will feel better too.

A few minutes later, the sensor spot is much better, still red, but touching the sight does not irritate the skin.

My triceps are another story. They are still sensitive to the touch. So, now, where do I put the OmniPod?

There is no room on my belly, because of the new placement of the Guardian sensor and the tenderness from the old sensor.

I will try my lower back. Finding a spot that will not get caught on a door or door frame. Or a spot that will allow me to sit in a chair comfortably. Some place where my clothing wont irritate the pump.

OK, I think I have it. A couple of inches to the left of the spine and above my belt line. I reach around the left and then I reach around the right. Crap, I can't reach the spot I selected. I can't position my arms and hands in a way, that will allow me to shave the hair or apply alcohol. I twist and try again, nope it isn't going to happen that way. Twist differently, nope, that is no good either.

TRW steps into the room and starts to laugh. I have been playing twister with myself to try and find a way to make this pump placement work. It might be easier if I didn't have a bum shoulder, or if I could twist more. TRW has gotten over her amusement with my twister antics and asks if she can help me.

You bet! Can you shave here.
No, No a little to the left,
More to the right. No the other right.
Not quite so high, maybe lower and to the right.
Are you sure you want me to help you, she asks?

Yes, yes, but you are not doing it like I would. I say.
What do you mean? You can't do it at all, she corrected.

OK, OK, I would like the pump placed in this general vicinity and I make a circle on my back with my hands. Please

Go it. TRW said.
Give me the Alcohol.
Next the OmniPod.
You are ready to go, said TRW.

I push the PDA buttons and click I am back on the pump. That wasn't so hard, yea right, I think to myself. Three days and then I have to remove the pod. Can I do it by myself?