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Title: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:33:37 PM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:33:37 PM
i finally just got it. oddly, it only cost me a dollar at the pharmacy. 4$ for the needles.
the doctor told me how to do it, but im more a visual learner so i'm just gonna do it!
7/23/2012 my new birthday :)
the doctor told me how to do it, but im more a visual learner so i'm just gonna do it!
7/23/2012 my new birthday :)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Robert Scott on July 23, 2012, 08:34:40 PM
Post by: Robert Scott on July 23, 2012, 08:34:40 PM
Congrats! It's a wonderful feeling
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:41:53 PM
Post by: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:41:53 PM
congrats!
the best part of life is about to start, the part where you get to be you and others can see it!
I would watch some youtube videos on doing an IM shot. I did before I started and I am glad I did. Gave me the confidance to do it right. (injecting T and E is the same thing, stab the butt or thigh and inject)
:)
Oh and full disclosure....when I was on injectable E I would just have my spouse do it for me and when it wass time to give hir an injection I do it for hir.
we have both gone to other delivery methoods for HRT
ze uses Testim gel and I go with oral E.
the best part of life is about to start, the part where you get to be you and others can see it!
I would watch some youtube videos on doing an IM shot. I did before I started and I am glad I did. Gave me the confidance to do it right. (injecting T and E is the same thing, stab the butt or thigh and inject)
:)
Oh and full disclosure....when I was on injectable E I would just have my spouse do it for me and when it wass time to give hir an injection I do it for hir.
we have both gone to other delivery methoods for HRT
ze uses Testim gel and I go with oral E.
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:42:57 PM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:42:57 PM
im very confused! i know we can't talk about doses so im going to do it like this
im suppose to take __ many mg. but they give insulin syringes at the pharmacy which are measured in units. how do i know how many units are correct??
im suppose to take __ many mg. but they give insulin syringes at the pharmacy which are measured in units. how do i know how many units are correct??
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Michael Joseph on July 23, 2012, 08:43:58 PM
Post by: Michael Joseph on July 23, 2012, 08:43:58 PM
Congrats!! i cant wait for that feeling
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Devlyn on July 23, 2012, 08:44:59 PM
Post by: Devlyn on July 23, 2012, 08:44:59 PM
Happy Birthday, Man! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:46:42 PM
Post by: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:46:42 PM
Your T will be labled X amount of ML with Y amount of T in MG per ML.
If you have insulin needles you have the wrong needles. Take them back and tell them you need an IM needle. Preferably in a 22-25 gauge.
If you are not clear on your doseing you must call your provider and have them clarify for you because we are not allowed to tell you that information on this site. (what if I got it wrong?)
If you have insulin needles you have the wrong needles. Take them back and tell them you need an IM needle. Preferably in a 22-25 gauge.
If you are not clear on your doseing you must call your provider and have them clarify for you because we are not allowed to tell you that information on this site. (what if I got it wrong?)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:48:40 PM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:48:40 PM
ml***
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:50:42 PM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:50:42 PM
im chatting with a pharmacist :) thanks guys haha
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:53:02 PM
Post by: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:53:02 PM
excelent
that should have been your first go to when you had these questions....
;)
that should have been your first go to when you had these questions....
;)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 24, 2012, 01:45:31 AM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 24, 2012, 01:45:31 AM
thank you everyone for your suport/help!
as of 9:19pm on July 23rd, I was born :)
my friend took me out to celebrate my "birthday"
and i've been nothing but anxious/excited ever since.
i feel different, but i know it's all in my head. just so ..relieved/happy/hoping i did my shot right :p
as of 9:19pm on July 23rd, I was born :)
my friend took me out to celebrate my "birthday"
and i've been nothing but anxious/excited ever since.
i feel different, but i know it's all in my head. just so ..relieved/happy/hoping i did my shot right :p
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Jamie D on July 24, 2012, 02:18:38 AM
Post by: Jamie D on July 24, 2012, 02:18:38 AM
Quote from: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:46:42 PM
Your T will be labled X amount of ML with Y amount of T in MG per ML.
If you have insulin needles you have the wrong needles. Take them back and tell them you need an IM needle. Preferably in a 22-25 gauge.
If you are not clear on your dosing you must call your provider and have them clarify for you because we are not allowed to tell you that information on this site. (what if I got it wrong?)
Precisely.
He should get the information from the health care provider.
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Arch on July 24, 2012, 03:42:09 AM
Post by: Arch on July 24, 2012, 03:42:09 AM
Sweet! :icon_birthday:
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Justin 21 on July 24, 2012, 03:51:46 AM
Post by: Justin 21 on July 24, 2012, 03:51:46 AM
you lucky rat. good on ya
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: King Malachite on July 24, 2012, 04:03:28 AM
Post by: King Malachite on July 24, 2012, 04:03:28 AM
Congrats mate and happy birthday!!!! :)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 24, 2012, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 24, 2012, 12:30:00 PM
Thank you everyone :)
And regarding the questions I had, I did talk to my pharmacist and she went over everything with me.
:) i feel wonderful.
The oddest part of all of it, my t was only a dollar. my needles costed more than my script (4$) because of my insurance.
i was honestly under the impression it wouldn't be covered and be paying an arm and a leg.
it's crazy. and now i'm hungry lol. so i think i'm going to eat something.
thanks again everyone!!
And regarding the questions I had, I did talk to my pharmacist and she went over everything with me.
:) i feel wonderful.
The oddest part of all of it, my t was only a dollar. my needles costed more than my script (4$) because of my insurance.
i was honestly under the impression it wouldn't be covered and be paying an arm and a leg.
it's crazy. and now i'm hungry lol. so i think i'm going to eat something.
thanks again everyone!!
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: cynthialee on July 24, 2012, 01:37:50 PM
Post by: cynthialee on July 24, 2012, 01:37:50 PM
even if your insurance wouldn't have covered it injectable T isn't that expensive. That is why so many of you guys are on injectables as oppossed to T gels.
When we were paying for Sevans T it was like 30 bucks for a couple months supply. When ze went on the gel we were very lucky that insurance covered it because a months worth of Testim runs over 300 bucks! (the odd part? the insurance will cover the gel but not the injectable!?!)
When we were paying for Sevans T it was like 30 bucks for a couple months supply. When ze went on the gel we were very lucky that insurance covered it because a months worth of Testim runs over 300 bucks! (the odd part? the insurance will cover the gel but not the injectable!?!)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: aleon515 on July 24, 2012, 08:46:01 PM
Post by: aleon515 on July 24, 2012, 08:46:01 PM
Quote from: cynthialee on July 24, 2012, 01:37:50 PM
hen we were paying for Sevans T it was like 30 bucks for a couple months supply. When ze went on the gel we were very lucky that insurance covered it because a months worth of Testim runs over 300 bucks! (the odd part? the insurance will cover the gel but not the injectable!?!)
Just a guess, but maybe because the gel is commonly prescribed for andropause (male menopause)? We're getting a rash of ads now for androgel.
--Jay Jay
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Stewie on July 25, 2012, 09:58:26 AM
Post by: Stewie on July 25, 2012, 09:58:26 AM
You said you were a visual learner so I thought this might help! Best of luck to you!
FTM "How To" perform an IM Injection (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYD6oUiFTqA&feature=g-u-u#)
FTM "How To" perform an IM Injection (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYD6oUiFTqA&feature=g-u-u#)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: MrTesto on July 25, 2012, 10:58:50 PM
Post by: MrTesto on July 25, 2012, 10:58:50 PM
Quote from: cynthialee on July 23, 2012, 08:46:42 PM
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If you have insulin needles you have the wrong needles. Take them back and tell them you need an IM needle. Preferably in a 22-25 gauge.
This is not correct. There are many FTMs taking oil-suspended T (enanthate and cypionate) using insulin needles for sub-cutaneous injection.
Yes, the usual administration of T is IM, which uses longer needles (18-20 to draw, then switch to a gauge you are comfy with - I use 25). But more guys are doing sub-q to reduce pain and anxiety, and the blood level profiles are the same as with IM shots.
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: cynthialee on July 26, 2012, 08:05:04 AM
Post by: cynthialee on July 26, 2012, 08:05:04 AM
I stand corected.
I was bassing my statement on how my nurse instructed us on how to do HRT shots.
I was bassing my statement on how my nurse instructed us on how to do HRT shots.
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AdamMLP on July 27, 2012, 08:03:58 AM
Post by: AdamMLP on July 27, 2012, 08:03:58 AM
I can't help but think every time I see this thread title "what are you doing with it in your hands? Get that stuff into you!" :P
Anyway, congrats on getting on T
Anyway, congrats on getting on T
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: Natkat on July 27, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
Post by: Natkat on July 27, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
Quote from: AlexanderReese on July 23, 2012, 08:33:37 PM
i finally just got it. oddly, it only cost me a dollar at the pharmacy. 4$ for the needles.
the doctor told me how to do it, but im more a visual learner so i'm just gonna do it!
7/23/2012 my new birthday :)
congratulation
for some strange reason the decribtion for the thread made me think of this songXD
He's Got the whole World in His hands -Visual worship with Lyrics ! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3r0CFKzILo#)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 30, 2012, 09:18:17 PM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 30, 2012, 09:18:17 PM
Quote from: Natkat on July 27, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
congratulation
for some strange reason the decribtion for the thread made me think of this songXD
He's Got the whole World in His hands -Visual worship with Lyrics ! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3r0CFKzILo#)
ahaha i wanna hear that now. thanks natkat!
Quote from: Alex000000 on July 27, 2012, 08:03:58 AM
I can't help but think every time I see this thread title "what are you doing with it in your hands? Get that stuff into you!" :P
Anyway, congrats on getting on T
lol i know i know. i stared at it for a few minutes before doing anything just super happy ahaha
and thank you stewie! it's funny because i stumbled upon his videos earlier the day you sent that to me but i didn't see that one.
:D
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: MrTesto on July 31, 2012, 12:03:24 AM
Post by: MrTesto on July 31, 2012, 12:03:24 AM
Oh man, that's funny. Now I have that stuck in my head. :)
Confession: I have kept the empty vials all along. Sometimes I look at the box of them, a rather small collection, really. I marvel at the changes the contents have wrought in my part of the universe.
Happy T Day to youuuu!
Confession: I have kept the empty vials all along. Sometimes I look at the box of them, a rather small collection, really. I marvel at the changes the contents have wrought in my part of the universe.
Happy T Day to youuuu!
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 31, 2012, 12:12:13 AM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 31, 2012, 12:12:13 AM
Quote from: MrTesto on July 31, 2012, 12:03:24 AM
Oh man, that's funny. Now I have that stuck in my head. :)
Confession: I have kept the empty vials all along. Sometimes I look at the box of them, a rather small collection, really. I marvel at the changes the contents have wrought in my part of the universe.
Happy T Day to youuuu!
thank you brother!! i truly appreciate this post !
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: cynthialee on July 31, 2012, 08:33:31 PM
Post by: cynthialee on July 31, 2012, 08:33:31 PM
So it has been a few days...
How are you doing emotionaly and mentaly?
Any brain wave changes you have noticed?
How are you doing emotionaly and mentaly?
Any brain wave changes you have noticed?
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 31, 2012, 10:30:16 PM
Post by: AlexanderReese on July 31, 2012, 10:30:16 PM
ive noticed quite a bit actually.
first it seems impossible to cry. even the idea of crying, seems impossible. haha.
i've had alot of things happen recently that would've really upset me but for some reason they don't bother me anymore.
after my first shot, about 2 days before my 2nd shot, i noticed i was a bit irritable. okay, alot irritable lol.
after the first shot, a few days after my appetite increased, just like with the 2nd shot. ive noticed i can eat alot more.
my throat hurts and it's very sore so i clear it a lot.
mostly, my mood is consistent.
:)
first it seems impossible to cry. even the idea of crying, seems impossible. haha.
i've had alot of things happen recently that would've really upset me but for some reason they don't bother me anymore.
after my first shot, about 2 days before my 2nd shot, i noticed i was a bit irritable. okay, alot irritable lol.
after the first shot, a few days after my appetite increased, just like with the 2nd shot. ive noticed i can eat alot more.
my throat hurts and it's very sore so i clear it a lot.
mostly, my mood is consistent.
:)
Title: Re: i hold my t in my hands...
Post by: cynthialee on July 31, 2012, 11:59:39 PM
Post by: cynthialee on July 31, 2012, 11:59:39 PM
;D
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