I think it all depends on the person and how they feel being attached to something. For me I have been on the pump for 14 years and have had diabetes for 15. I couldn't imagine my life without it and the CGM. It doesn't bother me at all to be attached to something, its kind of like a third arm now. Just normal for me. I also agree with Lia about it being a constant reminder of my inner strength...we all are incredibly strong to live with this disease day in and day out. Most poeple that notice my pump think it is pretty darn cool and I couldn't agree with them more. Having said that some people just don't like being attached and that is what makes us all different, but still awesome!
Nicely said, everyone! I cried at the CDE's office the day I picked out my pump. I thought it would be torture to be attached to something 24/7, I thought that people would point and stare at me as I walked down the street.
None of that happened. It turns out that I would happily wear it glued to my forehead if need be, it makes that much of a difference. And I fully intend on having it cremated with me, whenever that time comes.
When I turned in my first pump I actually wrapped a thank you note around it, because it (and all the hard work I did with it) truly changed my life for the better.