Pen looks a little full...normal?

[MountainMama303]

So I finished my first pen. I did four doses at 0.25 and a couple at 0.5, and it seems like there's some med left in there? Does everyone's pen look like this at the end?

 

[Heal-Fam]

I use a regular syringe to draw that extra bit out and add it to my next injection.

 

[BugMom253]

If it’s not 0 clicks it’s not zero concern.

 

[YukiWay]

I just twist the dial and use all those clicks without removing the needle.

 

[Bobby_97]

It's an insignificant amount really.

 

[Kit]

Yeah, it's usually just a few clicks worth. I don't feel like wasting another needle or injecting twice, so it just goes in the trash.

 

[Witty_Log]

If you can still dial it, there's something left to use.

 

[Sweat_Dad]

I read something about using insulin syringes to extract the leftover dose. When I tried it, I failed but I'm sure I could try again. It was maybe 5 clicks worth.

 

[MountainMama303]

If you can't turn the dial anymore, and you've used what YOU feel is enough, then the pen is empty.

 

[Heal-Fam]

I'm facing that choice tomorrow. Try to get those last drops out? When I was taking 0.25 mg a week, I wouldn't bother, but now that I'm on 0.5, and this stuff is so darn expensive!

 

[BugMom253]

Yep, pens tend to hold a little extra. Might as well use every last bit!

 

[YukiWay]

I always notice a little bit of medicine left in mine. Usually there's enough to test the needle before each dose.

 

[Bobby_97]

Trash it.

 

[Witty_Log]

I was literally about to ask the exact same thing! I tried to give myself another 0.5 dose last night, and the pen wouldn't click to that amount. It wouldn’t even click to .25. But I could see liquid in the pen. I refilled my Rx this morning. Should I just continue with the same dose when I start the new pen?

 

[Sweat_Dad]

It's just the same as the priming squirt you do before the full dose, really.

 

[Kit]

I use a regular syringe to draw that extra bit out and add it to my next injection.

Just be careful about sterility if you do that. I'm not a doctor, but I've heard mixing meds can sometimes be risky if you're not super careful.

 

[MountainMama303]

Has anyone noticed a difference injecting in their belly versus their thigh?

I saw this somewhere else, and I'm curious if anyone has a preference.

 

[YukiWay]

Some report varying effects based on the injection site. Some find better appetite suppression in the abdomen, while others find smoother effects in the thigh. Rotating injection sites is advisable to prevent irritation. I always log where I inject so I don't forget.

 

[Bobby_97]

Rotating injection sites is advisable to prevent irritation.

Exactly. I stick to the stomach area, rotating between upper right, upper left, middle, lower right, and lower left.

 

[Frankie1984]

what you're doing is pretty standard. most people stick with the belly and rotate sides. that's enough. some switch between stomach, thigh, or arm for comfort, but it doesn't really boost weight loss. if your spots aren't irritated, no need to change it.