I woke up early today so that I could call Multiple Support and have them walk me through updating the settings on my Rebismart. Luckily my regular nurse answered, and he walked me through all the steps. He said to give it a week, and if I'm still getting drips to call back and he would adjust it some more.
So far, I've done one injection in my right leg, and one on my left. If I had my choice, I would just go from leg to leg, and never inject anywhere else. Unfortunately, I can't do that. I need to rotate between my legs, stomach, love handles, and back of my arms.
When the nurse was training me how to use the Rebismart, she told me that the stomach was the least painful place to inject. Well, she was wrong.
I had convinced myself that injecting into my stomach was going to hurt. Perhaps this was the problem. I laid on the couch with the Rebismart ready to go for FIVE MINUTES. My boyfriend was trying to talk me into it, and I ended out freaking out and sitting up. Not gonna happen. I started to feel the same way as I do when I walk into the MRI Machine room. Not a good feeling.
I took a breather, and we decided to put something distracting on television so I could watch that while I pushed the button. American Idol did the trick. I pressed the button, AND IT HURT!
I'm not talking about excruciating pain, but it still sucked none the less. It wasn't as horrible as I had made it up to be in my mind, but it wasn't fun. Since we adjusted the Rebismart to inject the medicine faster, I also had more of a stinging sensation. It's faded for the most part now and I feel ok.
I'm a little concerned about my injection on Friday. My boyfriend won't be here, so it will be my first time doing it totally by myself. I will do the other side of my stomach next time. My plan is to lay in bed, turn the lights out, and listen to my iPod. I figure wearing headphones will block the noise out which will help. The noise freaks me out a little bit.
I'm disappointed that it wasn't as easy as the last two, but they all can't be perfect. I guess I'll just have to get used to it!
~Sarah
Oh my gosh! I can't believe you like the legs! They hurt me so bad that I would cry. I love to do the stomach lol! Terrible right. I do my arms and stomach only because they hurt the least... for me anyway! You will do great on Friday. I get scared to do mine too when my husband is gone. I know it is silly, but its nice to have him there. I can text you through it if you want! :) Heather
ReplyDeleteHi! I have been having the same issues as you! I started 2 weeks ago and still get the droplet left on the site and needle, would love to hear what works for you! I've tried changing all setting, still doesn't work....
ReplyDeleteI did my first needle alone last night :) the thought of doing it alone was definitely scarier than actually doing it...you are gonna do GREAT tonight!! The whole process is so quick, it's over before you know it!