Went to the Dr.'s today; I have an abscess in my right glute. I am trying to figure out where this otherwise sterile process became unsterile.
Before injection: showered. Proceeded to take off cap on vial. Wiped top of vial with alcohol pad (was still slightly moist when I started to extract). Took out drawing needle (sterile) and extracted given amount. Removed drawing needle. Alcohol swabbed the pre-shaven area on my glute (twice). Put on sterile needle (leaving plastic cover intact).
During injection: used two fingers to apply tension for injection. Pulled back on stopper to ensure I was not near any blood vessels (couple air bubbles came out). Proceeded to inject. I went way too fast (probably under 30 seconds for 2 1/2 cc of T400 Test Enanthate). Removed needle.
After injection: several alcohol swabs until bleeding stopped. Allowed to air dry. Went to bed.
Next day: attended a concert, was in the mosh pit (not sure of relevance other than the insane amount of sweat all over my body...but this happens while we work out). Also drank that night (not a lot 3 beers, 1 shot, 1 four loko), was throwing up in the morning. Not sure if it was due to the booze or shot or a combination.
Next thing I know, I am sick as a dog. 103 temp, vomitting, swollen glute, can't move around in bed.
What I know: I injected way too much. My dosage is supposed to be 0.625, not 2 1/2 cc.
What I am looking for: Potential areas during the injection process where I compromised the sterile environment.
Additional Info: My gear is Testoline by Dynasty labs T400, injecting with 23g needles (obviously sterile).