Where are you performing your SubQ injections? I did mine around the love handle region…
Me too. The first two SC injections I did around my stomach / navel area but I then switched to the love handle area. I’m not sure why but I just felt “aware” of the shots (post-injection) on my stomach but not at all on my love handles. I’d like to also try on my upper thighs because I’ve read those are easy as well but I haven’t figured out where exactly to do it so I haven’t tried it yet.
Do you pinch the fat? I was doing belly to without pinching but I think my fat is more under the muscle. So I switched to handles with pinching and it hurt and burned way more. Do you pinch? I mean I have enough fat l. I use 29# 1/2"
I half pinched. Not hard but enough to lift up the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Next Monday when I do my next injection I will half pinch again but once the 1/2" needle is at depth I will gently let go of the tissue and use my thumb & index finger to hold the needle in place. Insuring it stays at the same depth throughout the injection. I did my first injection standing. Won’t do that again. I’ll be sitting next time.
Performed my second injection this morning. It went way better than the first one. Sitting while injecting helped a lot and keeping my arms off my body made things easier. I was still pretty shaky. I don’t think I like these 30 gauge needles. So many bubbles in the syringe. Takes to long to load. Takes to long to inject.
My joints are feeling amazing. Had another great chest workout today after my injection with zero pain in my shoulders. Made love to my wife last night and it was amazing. I’m feeling pretty good right now and it’s only been 2 weeks. If it doesn’t get any better I will still be happy.
Cialis- I love Cialis. It has been great. Now that I’m injecting Testosterone… almost to great. I have nights where I’m waking up to erections all night long and in the morning. It doesn’t want to go away. Spontaneous erections through out the day. It’s almost to much. I’ve been taking 2.5 mg in the morning and 2.5 in the early evening. Might drop back down to just 2.5 in the evening.
I started injections 12/18. And no longer need Viagra soon there after. I seem to have great erections and libido after 2 days of my injection and up to my next injection. I inject every 6 days. Still early to say for sure.
Glad your feeling better.
I was trying to load 26s and thought those took too long! I can’t imagine a 30 gauge. I use Luer Lock syringes so I just ordered a bunch of 18 gauge needles for loading and then remove that needle from the syringe and twist on the 26 for the injection.
I use 29 1/2" .5 mil. This size creates high pressure and draws .5 in less than 2 minutes
Don’t be alarmed if you lose the ability to have sex with your wife in the next week or so, this is your pituitary gland sensing T in the blood and therefore shutting down. It will take months before you starting feel good again, we refer to this as the TRT honeymoon period. You should try 27 gauge syringes, much easier to load and minimal air bubbles.
With the 18 there is zero pressure. A 2ml draw takes 5 seconds.
I just went by the pharmacy. The largest insulin needle they had was 29 gauge. I guess I’m gonna have to do some online shopping.
I got a pack of 50 Luer Lock 18g 1.5" (needles only) from Westend Supply for around $10 shipped.
And you ordered the other needles there as Well?
Yes. Also, my mistake im using 25s not 26s.
Disposable Hypodermic Needles 25 X 1" (50 Pack) × 1
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Alright well injection number 3 last night. Went way better than the first 2. Way more calm and collected. I used the 29 gauge needle this time. I didn’t notice any difference compared to the 30 gauge. Drawing is slow. Injection is slow.
I feel great. Haven’t felt this good in a long time. I can see my composition changing in the gym. I was in good shape before and dedicated to my fitness regimen but I can definitely see a difference right now. Recovery time is way way better. Joints feel amazing. Getting stronger for sure. Sexually I’m at top of my game. Atrophy- I wasn’t sure if it was just in my mind but I definitely have some atrophy going on. I don’t care. I expected it.
Good news bro. What’s your protocol again? Btw I injected by pitching fat (not alot) on upper leg and it was better than the belly for me.
I considered the upper legs but it doesn’t seem like there is anything to grab there.
My protocol is 100mg per week split in two doses of 50mg Monday morning Thursday evening. No AI. No blood work as of yet. I’m almost scared to get bloodwork at this point. I feel so good I’m afraid I won’t be happy with the bloodwork and mess everything up.
Lol. I have no AI to. But me erection some days good some not. Wonder if going to 2x a week injections would keep me steady. I do every 6 days. But want to wait for labs before I change.
You still take Cialis and inject in belly right?
Yes. I’ve switched back to the Indian cialis as the legit Eli Lilly cialis knocks me on my ass. I get dizzy when I take it. The tadalifil from India seems just right. 2.5 mg in the morning. 2.5 mg in the evening and I’m good to go any day of the week any time. I am injecting subq in the love handle area. I have low shbg so I didn’t want to play a losing game injecting once weekly like my doctor asked me to. I’m just gonna play dumb next time I see her.
So now that I ha e started trt, when is the right time to do bloodwork? I would like to get bloodwork as soon as possible but I am aware I want to reach steady state first. 4 weeks? 6 weeks?