Accidentally injected into fat

**3bd** · 07-18-2007, 07:51 PM

I think I accidentally injected into the fat of my glute - it left a funny little bump/welt when I was done and some test (oil) oozed out. Is there any easy way to know for sure if you have missed the muscle and went into the fat? I'm not real worried about it - stuff happens - just curious, and a bit pissed because I know it will take much longer to absorb.

**DHew** · 07-18-2007, 07:55 PM

what size needle did you use?? BTW, leakage happens, no biggie.

**3bd** · 07-18-2007, 07:57 PM

23G 1-1/2", same as always. I just got careless and in a hurrry.

**DHew** · 07-18-2007, 07:59 PM

No need for that. And if you went all the way down your probably fine. Unless your superfat.

**3bd** · 07-18-2007, 08:02 PM

I'm not fat - about 10% bf. You're probably right, I'm thinking I dulled the needle in the amp and used it anyway instead of swithching, which cause the welt/bump. I was just curious if there was a way to know or not?

**DHew** · 07-18-2007, 08:04 PM

Naw, your fine. Leakage happens. Just switch that needle next time! Makes injections go much smoother.

**3bd** · 07-18-2007, 08:06 PM

Yeah, I know but I'm running low on pins at the moment and thought I'd just tough it out! That's probably why I got so much leakage - I probably flattened the tip out in the amp to a 18G!!! LOL!

**kuad** · 07-18-2007, 08:52 PM

needles are cheap. get a bunch! better to have more.

**Panzerfaust** · 07-18-2007, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by kuad

needles are cheap. get a bunch! better to have more.

True, very cheap and i suggest you get some more ASAP. NEVER reuse a needle, its not worth it. I am also curious why you are using a 23g 1 1/2 if you are at 10% BF like you say?

I suggest you try a 25g 1"

If you did hit fat and not muscle, which should be impossible if you are at 10%BF. You will probably get swollen and it should subside within a week.

**domeyeahaigh** · 07-18-2007, 09:49 PM

could cause a sterile abscess...it could...

**domeyeahaigh** · 07-18-2007, 09:55 PM

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**AnabolicBoy1981** · 07-18-2007, 09:57 PM

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**3bd** · 07-19-2007, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by muriloninja

True, very cheap and i suggest you get some more ASAP. NEVER reuse a needle, its not worth it. I am also curious why you are using a 23g 1 1/2 if you are at 10% BF like you say?

I suggest you try a 25g 1"

If you did hit fat and not muscle, which should be impossible if you are at 10%BF. You will probably get swollen and it should subside within a week.

Actually I screwed up - I use 21G 1-1/2", I don't know why I typed 23G!

I'm doing fine today - welt is completely gone. I think I just used too dull of a needle. And no, I didn't reuse the needle - it just got dull diggin' around in the bottom of the amp.

Why would you reccomend a 25G. Wouldn't that take forever to administer? I'm quite comfortable with the 21G.

**charles2985** · 07-19-2007, 06:43 PM

1 - 25 gage is a royal pain in the a** to draw out,

2- there is a decent chance it(25 gauge) could brake while you are injecting yourself, the last thing you want is a broken needle somewhere in your leg (I heard of it happening)

3 - dont worry about the welt, I'd worry about your $$ - you need to break the mylen sheath (wierd lil protective coat around you muscle) and you will feel it kind-of twitch, or pop of you will, when it enter the muscle. if you dont have a meaty butt, 1 inch is fine but i would say use anywhere from 23 to 21 gauge.

4 - when drawing oil from a amp you are sapossed to use a syringe that has a tiny lil filter on it so you dont get glass in yourself! i just got on this site and most the people dont know what the hell they are talking about!

5- after ALL the oil is pushed out into the muscle, let it sit for about 15 seconds

ps- i would try the shoulder, goes in alot easier and its mostly muscle, look out for veins though.

**Panzerfaust** · 07-19-2007, 10:40 PM

There are several reasons and advantages to using a 25g (Delts & Quads)

1. Smoother injection...to many people force the oil in and do not give the muscle enough time to absorb it all. Then we get 100 threads talking about lumps etc...An injection is not a race..do it proper and it will minimize complications.

2. It's small and that is a good thing

You would have to be a complete tool to snap one off in your quad or delt. So i might say ok, wait until you are comfortable adminstering shots before using a 25g if that is a concern to you.

**justtrnd40** · 07-20-2007, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by muriloninja

There are several reasons and advantages to using a 25g (Delts & Quads)

1. Smoother injection...to many people force the oil in and do not give the muscle enough time to absorb it all. Then we get 100 threads talking about lumps etc...An injection is not a race..do it proper and it will minimize complications.

2. It's small and that is a good thing

You would have to be a complete tool to snap one off in your quad or delt. So i might say ok, wait until you are comfortable adminstering shots before using a 25g if that is a concern to you.

Amen!

**testisbest** · 07-20-2007, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by charles2985

1 - 25 gage is a royal pain in the a** to draw out,

2- there is a decent chance it(25 gauge) could brake while you are injecting yourself, the last thing you want is a broken needle somewhere in your leg (I heard of it happening)

3 - dont worry about the welt, I'd worry about your $$ - you need to break the mylen sheath (wierd lil protective coat around you muscle) and you will feel it kind-of twitch, or pop of you will, when it enter the muscle. if you dont have a meaty butt, 1 inch is fine but i would say use anywhere from 23 to 21 gauge.

4 - when drawing oil from a amp you are sapossed to use a syringe that has a tiny lil filter on it so you dont get glass in yourself! i just got on this site and most the people dont know what the hell they are talking about!

5- after ALL the oil is pushed out into the muscle, let it sit for about 15 seconds

ps- i would try the shoulder, goes in alot easier and its mostly muscle, look out for veins though.

Dude, try to break a 25g pin on a desk or counter top and see how much of a dumbass you would have to be to break one in you. I do agree though, need to get bigger pins to draw then switch to a 25g for the injection.

To the thread starter, you can't be serious about injecting into fat with a 1.5" pin all the way in even if you're 20%? I can't believe some of ya'll are even still alive.

RA · 07-20-2007, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by testisbest

Dude, try to break a 25g pin on a desk or counter top and see how much of a dumbass you would have to be to break one in you. I do agree though, need to get bigger pins to draw then switch to a 25g for the injection.

To the thread starter, you can't be serious about injecting into fat with a 1.5" pin all the way in even if you're 20%? I can't believe some of ya'll are even still alive.

Thats what I was thinking. At 1.5 even Norbits wife could hit the muscle.

**domeyeahaigh** · 07-20-2007, 08:11 AM

dont you wish your girlfriend was hot like me? hahaha if you have 1.5 inch of fat maybe you should worry about exercising a bit before you begin administering aas.