Hi, I am no longer Somatostatin avid, but had Somatuline Depot injections monthly from 1/24 to 3/26, always from the same place and always in muscle near top of buttocks on left side only because I have a bladder stim implanted on the right. I totally agree with using cold spray and going slow. I had different nurses most times, but methods were similar and all were very conscientious of method. My injections were taken out of the frig an hour prior to my arrival. I do still have 3 lumps on my left side, tho, that show up in my abdominal MRIs.