First PEG shot down. May I have another?

[adamben101]

Ok, so I just started my PEG today.  I've been an an all oral trial including RIBA for 8 weeks.  At any rate I've got some news for all the people who are scared to death of injecting themselves...the worst part about that is the anxiety.  The shot itself was a breeze.  Pain scale registered a zero on a 1-10.  Literally, I've never injected myself before, and NEVER thought I actually could but here I am, living to talk about it.  My coordinator let me do the first one too.  Took a few mins of psyching myself up for it and I'm sure that the nerves may happen to get edgy a few more times, but there really is nothing to it.  Amazing to think you are putting fluid into your stomach area without any pain whatsoever.  Very odd come to think of it.  So anyway, it's been 9 hours since the shot and I've had zero side effects too.  Could it be my lucky day or what?  And I for got to play the lotto tonight...  Hope everyone is doing well and having a good night.  Adam

[spectda]

Glad to hear that the injection wasn't all that you expected :)  Hang in there and hopefully this will do the trick for you.
-Dave

[hrsepwrguy]

I have been following all of post for a while now and I want to commend you on your attitude and determination to beat the beast. I truely hope things work out for you as you are a warrior fighting the good fight. I wish you all the best in the future.

[adamben101]

Hi Frijole.  In last 2 years since I've known about the virus, my VL has jumped around between 600 and 220,000 at its highest.  My VL day zero was about 80k.  Dropped to UND somewhere between days 3 and 7.  Stayed there until about week 6 where VL was 600.  Week 8 was 3300 and I jumped on PEG introduction to the regimen.  You can view my past posts and read more about the numbers and sides I experienced.  Mostly small annoying sides.  Nothing major.

[flcyclist]

I also did the first shot in the doc's office with the nurses guidance.  The next few at home I asked my wife to join me just to make sure I didn't do anything stupid.  After a few weeks, whats seemed so frightening is almost routine.  

Hope you continue with few sides and have a successful trt.  Best of luck.

[frijole]

Just goes to show, it's the anxiety that's the killer.  I am glad you are without sx (yet).

How much did the trial kick your VL?

frjiole

[Vannh9]

Adam...that is awesome!! I hope my first shot goes as well:-) Good luck and keep us posted~