FabSwingers.com forum: Having a home injection done at the hospital

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So I've been prescribed a new medication which I have to self-inject and I've been staring at this sucker for about 30 mins trying to work up the balls to do it. I don't think it's going to happen though so I was wondering whether there were any lovely nurses or people with experience of home injections on here who would be able to tell me if I could just take it along to a blood test I'm having tomorrow and ask the nurse to administer it for me?

Note I am usually perfectly fine with needles when it comes to blood tests, vaccines etc but this is one of those click release ones that basically impales you and I'm sorry but I don't remember signing up for any GoT level violence in my life

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

"So I've been prescribed a new medication which I have to self-inject and I've been staring at this sucker for about 30 mins trying to work up the balls to do it. I don't think it's going to happen though so I was wondering whether there were any lovely nurses or people with experience of home injections on here who would be able to tell me if I could just take it along to a blood test I'm having tomorrow and ask the nurse to administer it for me?

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Surprised no one showed you how to do it they gave me a orange to practice on before I got it right ..mine wasn’t a click and release tho so sorry I can’t help you x

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm type 1 diabetic I have 4 of these a day for insulin have done since christmas

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Surprised no one showed you how to do it they gave me a orange to practice on before I got it right ..mine wasn’t a click and release tho so sorry I can’t help you x"

It was all dealt with and prescribed over the phone (social distancing) so I was given a video to watch on how to administer it. They didn't say what it would feel like though, which is the part that scares me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

I'm okay thank you, it's not for anything too serious and it's only once per week, I just want someone else to rip the band aid off for me so I know what to expect and can then do it myself from then on

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm type 1 diabetic I have 4 of these a day for insulin have done since christmas "

Oh I'm sorry to hear that, that must be such a pain to have to do it so often

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By *FuckingDelightWoman
over a year ago

Sunny Bognor

Who prescribed it?

The nurse may not be keen to administer if she/he has no prescription to go from (o wouldn’t administer anything without a valid prescription available)

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

It feels like a very quick sting.

Very very quick

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

Bless. I totally understand. Once you have done it you will be fine. Gets easier and easier x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Who prescribed it?

The nurse may not be keen to administer if she/he has no prescription to go from (o wouldn’t administer anything without a valid prescription available)"

The same doctor who ordered my blood test. Would it help if I took the whole box along, as it has that sticker with my prescription details on it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It feels like a very quick sting.

Very very quick"

Are you sure? Because I have to hold it in for a few seconds...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had one of those injections when having fertility treatment. I had to inject into my tummy or thigh. I also had the normal syringe to inject.

In all honesty it really isn't that bad once you have done it a couple of times.

I totally understand and remember the apprehension you feel.

Thinking of you

Her x

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

Lucky thing I went through tons of IVF and all that injecting in the stomach,fun days unfortunetly all for nothing

I adopted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It feels like a very quick sting.

Very very quick

Are you sure? Because I have to hold it in for a few seconds... "

Is it like a pen injection? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm type 1 diabetic I have 4 of these a day for insulin have done since christmas

Oh I'm sorry to hear that, that must be such a pain to have to do it so often

It is , but eventually you do get used to it , for my dosages I've gotta press and leave it in for a few seconds each time too

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

Im on blood thinning jabs twice a day it does get easier

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I had one of those injections when having fertility treatment. I had to inject into my tummy or thigh. I also had the normal syringe to inject.

In all honesty it really isn't that bad once you have done it a couple of times.

I totally understand and remember the apprehension you feel.

Thinking of you

Her x"

Thank you xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It feels like a very quick sting.

Very very quick

Are you sure? Because I have to hold it in for a few seconds...

Is it like a pen injection? X"

Yep

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm type 1 diabetic I have 4 of these a day for insulin have done since christmas

Oh I'm sorry to hear that, that must be such a pain to have to do it so often

It is , but eventually you do get used to it , for my dosages I've gotta press and leave it in for a few seconds each time too "

Does it hurt?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It feels like a very quick sting.

Very very quick

Are you sure? Because I have to hold it in for a few seconds...

Is it like a pen injection? X

Yep"

Ozempic? X

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

Lucky thing I went through tons of IVF and all that injecting in the stomach,fun days unfortunetly all for nothing

I adopted."

It’s such a tough journey. I’m sorry.

Glad you adopted.

My ex husband had the snip hence it was quite simple. Still stressful though. X

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

I had to have blood thinners after my surgery a couple of years ago, the first one is the hardest, Honestly,i it gets much easier but the first time you have to just go for it or you'll always be nervous.

Is it in your stomach?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

Lucky thing I went through tons of IVF and all that injecting in the stomach,fun days unfortunetly all for nothing

I adopted."

I'm very sorry to hear you had trouble conceiving. It's great that you adopted and gave a child your home and love, those things matter far more than blood and DNA

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It feels like a very quick sting.

Very very quick

Are you sure? Because I have to hold it in for a few seconds...

Is it like a pen injection? X

Yep

Ozempic? X"

No...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I had to have blood thinners after my surgery a couple of years ago, the first one is the hardest, Honestly,i it gets much easier but the first time you have to just go for it or you'll always be nervous.

Is it in your stomach? "

It can be in either my stomach, thigh or back of my arm but I have to rotate every time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It feels like a very quick sting.

Very very quick

Are you sure? Because I have to hold it in for a few seconds... "

It shouldn't hurt once it's in. Just a small prick as it goes in.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

Lucky thing I went through tons of IVF and all that injecting in the stomach,fun days unfortunetly all for nothing

I adopted.

It’s such a tough journey. I’m sorry.

Glad you adopted.

My ex husband had the snip hence it was quite simple. Still stressful though. X"

Incredibly for us anyway I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Two little thunderballs came into our lives instead x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m afraid the phlebotomist won’t be able to give it to you. Phlebotomists are not trained to give medication. You will need to contact the Dr who prescribed it and ask them to organise someone to do it for you or ask a family member/friend to do it. A registered nurse wouldn’t do it as they don’t have access to your notes etc. If you were given something wrong it would be the registered nurse that would be struck off not the Doctor that prescribes it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m afraid the phlebotomist won’t be able to give it to you. Phlebotomists are not trained to give medication. You will need to contact the Dr who prescribed it and ask them to organise someone to do it for you or ask a family member/friend to do it. A registered nurse wouldn’t do it as they don’t have access to your notes etc. If you were given something wrong it would be the registered nurse that would be struck off not the Doctor that prescribes it. "

Ohh okay thank you. Looks like I'll have to do it myself then. I might try having a glass of wine or something first to mellow me out a bit.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

Lucky thing I went through tons of IVF and all that injecting in the stomach,fun days unfortunetly all for nothing

I adopted.

I'm very sorry to hear you had trouble conceiving. It's great that you adopted and gave a child your home and love, those things matter far more than blood and DNA

They certainly do and thankfully I have the patience of a Saint...sometimes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ohh okay thank you. Looks like I'll have to do it myself then. I might try having a glass of wine or something first to mellow me out a bit. "

If you need any help/advice/moral support feel free To PM me x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very surprised they've not shown you how, my son is type 1 diabetic since he was 7 and we got to practice on an orange initially, as previously mentioned by someone above. Hope you get the courage to do it. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A little glass of wine is a good idea!

I would be really anxious too, but I think once you've done it once you will find it a breeze. Please remember that it's safe otherwise they wouldn't have you do it alone.

My dad used to have injections that and they didn't hurt him at all and once he did the first one he was like a pro at it. I also have injected my mum a few times with huge needles and I was so scared but she didn't even feel it in her stomach.

Also, if you have anyone in your house to stay with you and encourage you then I would ask them to help support you. X

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Is it subcutaneous into the stomach or a fatty area , just jab it in you don't feel a thing

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

Ohh okay thank you. Looks like I'll have to do it myself then. I might try having a glass of wine or something first to mellow me out a bit. "

Honestly, once the first one is done you'll wonder what you worried about. There's a very tiny sharp jab then it disappears, I know with blood thinners you can get a 'burning' sensation but it isn't painful, just annoying.

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

"My children are IVF and I had to inject my stomach daily.

The first one is always hard but gets easier.

Hope your ok

Lucky thing I went through tons of IVF and all that injecting in the stomach,fun days unfortunetly all for nothing

I adopted.

It’s such a tough journey. I’m sorry.

Glad you adopted.

My ex husband had the snip hence it was quite simple. Still stressful though. X

Incredibly for us anyway I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Two little thunderballs came into our lives instead x"

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I'm currently injecting blood thinners after surgery, second time I've had to do it. Honestly, they really don't hurt that much, there's a sting as the drug goes in. Hope you pluck up the courage to do it and thanks for reminding me to go and do mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Male half here, I have to do the same type of injection every fortnight. I find it easier to stretch the skin in the area I am injecting, stomach or thigh,and just press and wait for the click. It's a little sting, nothing major,and like everyone else has said,once you've done it the first time,it's easy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A little glass of wine is a good idea!

I would be really anxious too, but I think once you've done it once you will find it a breeze. Please remember that it's safe otherwise they wouldn't have you do it alone.

Also, if you have anyone in your house to stay with you and encourage you then I would ask them to help support you. X "

There's a reason my only options are either do it myself or ask the phlebotomist haha nobody I live with is especially good at not making me feel more stressed

Thank you for the advice though, I was thinking stomach too as that's where I have the most fat

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

It's really not that bad. Just go for it. Make sure you hold it down for the required time to deliver all the medication.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Male half here, I have to do the same type of injection every fortnight. I find it easier to stretch the skin in the area I am injecting, stomach or thigh,and just press and wait for the click. It's a little sting, nothing major,and like everyone else has said,once you've done it the first time,it's easy"

Thank you, is it better to stretch or pinch?

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By *lueeyedbrunetteWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Someone gave me a tip which seems to work for me, If injecting into the stomach, grab the fold of flab if you e got any, hold it firmly and you will see the blood vessels and also white dots. Aim for the white dots. Also injecting it ever so slightly at an angle. I always take a deep breath then exhale as it’s going in.

They do say it gets easier but I still find it hard going sometimes and my stomach is black and blue. I think a lot of it is mind over matter x

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Thank you, is it better to stretch or pinch? "
I'd say pinch.

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By *lueeyedbrunetteWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Thank you, is it better to stretch or pinch? "

If it’s thinners you need to pinch, it’s important it doesn’t go into the muscle x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How did you get on?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How did you get on? "

I didn't

I decided against it as I realised at the last minute that it could affect the results of the blood test I had done today. So I managed to get out of it haha. But I will be trying again tonight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How did you get on?

I didn't

I decided against it as I realised at the last minute that it could affect the results of the blood test I had done today. So I managed to get out of it haha. But I will be trying again tonight."

Good luck

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By *ichaelsmyMan
over a year ago

douglas

when you say click release ones. do you mean an auto injector, rather than a hyperdermic needle and plunger?

the auto injectors as the easiest ones to use as they are litteraly press against body and they do it themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to inject and the 1st time I was like you but I promise it doesn't hurt at it's really easy.

Also if its something you have to do regularly you will have to do it sometime. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Iv just read further up that its once a week.

I'm curtain that its the same as i have.

Its really easy to admister and you can't really do it wrong.

I injected today, its my 5th time and I promise it will be ok.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How did you get on?

I didn't

I decided against it as I realised at the last minute that it could affect the results of the blood test I had done today. So I managed to get out of it haha. But I will be trying again tonight."

I can talk you through it if that would help. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The first one is the hardest, you got this! You soon get used to it x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Okay so I just did it and wow I feel like the world's biggest drama queen

how embarrassing

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

"Okay so I just did it and wow I feel like the world's biggest drama queen

how embarrassing

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

Well done yet dided it passes choccie

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Okay so I just did it and wow I feel like the world's biggest drama queen

how embarrassing

See, it's just a little prick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Okay so I just did it and wow I feel like the world's biggest drama queen

how embarrassing

Its worrying the first time, well done you. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Okay so I just did it and wow I feel like the world's biggest drama queen

how embarrassing

I shouldn't laugh but

Good on you for doing it! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be happy to stick it in your ass for you... and I might help with the injection too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Okay so I just did it and wow I feel like the world's biggest drama queen

how embarrassing

I shouldn't laugh but

Good on you for doing it! X"

Thank you! Honestly had to have a good word with myself after for making all that fuss haha I could literally barely feel a thing! I wish there were a face-palm emoji...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks so much for your support everyone!!

without your guys' help I'm pretty sure I'd still be sitting here staring this needle down lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks so much for your support everyone!!

without your guys' help I'm pretty sure I'd still be sitting here staring this needle down lol "

Well done you and here’s to the next one

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