::ambrandau2:: and any other future heparin injectors :)

hking76

First one done, and not so bad.  Here's what I learned - ice & sterilize the area just like Lovenox.  The injection didn't hurt - Lovenox still hurt from time to time, but no stinging on this.  Things to know - alcohol swab the top of the heparin bottle prior to inserting the needle; no air bubbles in the needle, so you have to get rid of them; measuring was a bit confusing (although I am a blonde) - if you are on 5000 units/day, then you have to look at the needle size (1mL cc) and heparin strength (mine is10000 units/mL) and figure it out (in my case, that equates to the "50" mark on my needle).  Hope this helps!  And that I did it right and don't start bleeding like a bad horror film   lol...

 

Thanks again to all the ladies who answered my questions earlier!!

Scout05

Thank you, I'm bookmarking this.

I'm glad the first injection is over for you - that's always the hardest one!

damabo80

Thanks for the tips!

Ernie52408

Thanks for the advice! Not that I'm partial to Lovenox, but I'm nervous to switch to the unknown.

lovethebosox

Thanks for the insights!