Hi All,
Just had my first Tax yesterday and now have to give myself a Neulasta Injection at 12:30pm Melbourne time today.
I am a little bit nervous about this and would appreciate any tips that you ladies can give me as to the angle of the needle e.g. do I go in like a dart or at an angle.
Either me or my hubby will be doing this, so any tips would be great.
All the best,
Ann
I took 3 hours to talk myself into my first injection (I hate needles too!) The thought of self-injecting made me procrastinate with housework I suddenly found. Finally, I just did it - after psyching myself up in the mirror!! I was SO proud of myself I thought I'd share it with friends... My clever moment was shattered, however, as I realised I was attempting to send my text message on the TV remote!!!
Well done for getting the job done!
Mon :)
Thank you Shazinoz and Dan for your input. Yes Dan, we were shown the video, I guess I am a panicker :) All went well though so that is another first for me done and dusted. All the best, Ann
Thanks for that Heather, since starting chemo I have developed a dislike for the needle, but at least I don't have to find a good vein :) Ann
Don't be scared, just have someone with you the first time. I found taking three deep breaths (inhale/exhale) before I started calmed me down; then exhaling as I did the jab somehow made it easier. The very first time I did it, I asked a friend (a nurse-in-training) to come and 'supervise' me. I read the instructions, then read them again, aloud, as I did each step. I was nervous as hell but felt kinda proud of doing it myself -- and it's way better than trekking back to hospital every time. Good luck!
Go well,
Heather
Don't be scared, just have someone with you the first time. I found taking three deep breaths (inhale/exhale) before I started calmed me down; then exhaling as I did the jab somehow made it easier. The very first time I did it, I asked a friend (a nurse-in-training) to come and 'supervise' me. I read the instructions, then read them again, aloud, as I did each step. I was nervous as hell but felt kinda proud of doing it myself -- and it's way better than trekking back to hospital every time. Good luck!
Go well,
Heather
