Subcutaneous injections - a follow-up

So, it turns out that subcutaneous injections are a tiny bit more advanced than the pre-filled syringes I'd been using. One of my clever pharmacists, Aamir, convinced me not to stick myself. I've now figured out that you need to be aware of bubbles and blood with these pesky and deeper injections.

The conversation at the pharmacy went like this and I think that Aamir might have found it challenging:

Me: Hi, I need an empty needle and a poker for this vial please.
Aamir: No problem. It is 1.7ml so I'll get you a 5 ml syringe.
Me: Thanks, so how hard is this really? Easy right?
Aamir: No. It is advanced and you should not do it.
Me: I watched a Youtube video, so I could do it right?
Aamir: NO....(big sigh). Okay Cail, I sold you this medication yesterday right? You know how much it costs right? Don't do it because if you mess up it is a costly mistake.
Me: Okay Aamir, now you are speaking my language. I will not give myself the injection.
Aamir: Good, you can have the needle for free then but I'm charging you next time (tiny smile.)

I guess he felt like he had a victory, of sorts. So I made an appointment with my GP, she injected my tricep fat and she was fantastic..... and didn't even charge me either. It was a good day.

Get ready for a recipe!!!
Love,
Cail

p.s. I bet Aamir would love it if I took his picture for this blog; I'll ask him next time I'm at the pharmacy :).