Originally Posted by P.J.

I have been on the 5mcg Byetta pen for about 2.5 weeks. I love it! My endo suggested I try it back in August but as soon as he said "injection" I said NO WAY. He suggested it again 2.5 weeks ago and again, I said NO WAY but he insisted. He assured me that it wouldn't be so bad. He told me that people who use it have said that it doesn't even hurt as much as the finger-pricking to test blood sugar. He showed me the needles and the pen but I still freaked out at the thought of giving myself a shot in the stomach. He insisted that it would help me and he even gave me the pen and a month's worth of needles for free just to get me to try it.

...boy, do I feel like a big fraidy-cat for nothing. The needles are literally microthin and very, very short. They're no longer than the width of a pencil and they're so thin you almost can't even see it. As far as pain goes...he was right! I felt nothing! I didn't even feel it go in and was surprised to see the needle all the way in my skin and it didn't hurt at all!

I have had none of the nausea but I also take my shot as close to mealtime as I can and have never gone longer than 10 minutes before eating. I wonder if that may be part of the problem with the users who do have nausea...waiting too long? (I would appreciate some feedback from people who do have the nausea - how long do you wait? Do you get it almost immediately? When does it hit you?)

I have noticed I eat a LOT less. ...sometimes I only eat half of what I am used to eating. I still fill my plate like I am used to doing, but half way through it, I'm topped out. I love it! I am having to learn to serve myself smaller portions and it does feel a little bit weird to eat so little and not feel deprived.

I have not weighed myself since starting the Byetta pen so I don't know if I have lost any weight. Also, I am on the 5mcg pen with no negative side effects but will start the 10mcg pen next month and I'm wondering if that will go as smoothly. I'll keep you posted!