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I Did It!

OK,1st shot is done. Man was that hard to make myself do after reading the insert in the package. But I did it. 11 more to go till I get over the first hump. Now I sit and wait and see what happens. So far so good from the Riva. What a day this has been. Ricki
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Good for you, the first shot is the toughest. I was so scared the first one. You get used to them quick. I wish you the best of luck on tx
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264233 tn?1216342315
way to go!!!

now that you have begun the journey remember we all will be here for you.

just a suggestion,  you might want to rotate your shots from tummy to outer upper thigh area and vise versa,  and keep a lot of water around;
  ( body weight halved in ounces ) is usually the recommended amount of water to drink daily.  

may your journey be a good one, my prayers are with you.  :O)
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Thanks everyone. The shot wasn't bad at all. Needle was pretty sharp and went in easy. Now I wait to see if I can tell anything weird. That's kinda strange right now. I'm home alone. Two of my boys are in town for a wedding so they'll at least be back around later on tonight. I'll keep you posted. Ricki
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It's good to get the first shot over with...you're on your way now.
Sending you positive thoughts!
Ginger B
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173975 tn?1216257775
Congrats on getting the 1st out of the way.  it is hard but usually not as awful as we've all imagined.  I'm on week 61 and most times i don't even think about it anymore - just jab myself while watching Cesar Milan the Dog whisperer or something else equally inane and distracting.  :)

wyn
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Congrats! The first few you might feel a little unconfident, but after that - it is easy. the hardest one is the first and now that is behind you, so thats great!

Smooth sailing for you thru tx - I hope!
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