First iron infusion yesterday
Got the first of two iron infusions yesterday. Went very smoothly, no problems, no nothing, scarcely even a bruise at the poke site yay!
The service and care were fabulous. I am so pleased to have connected with this medical group. Next one is a week from yesterday.
I don't feel any difference yet, but imagine it will be kind of subtle as I was not all that severely anemic anyhow. This is as much to prevent getting in a bad way as anything else.
Unfortunately, Dr. Nephrologist is not willing to give me the D injection. Not surprisingly, he said what's wrong, she's barely deficient at 29. *sigh* Talked to nurse practitioner and she suggested I see the doc who's "really" my doc (as NP's work under supervision). She's of the opinion that the injection makes good sense given what I've presented to her, but she can't make that decision. The doc might well be amenable to moving forward once I discuss it with him and present appropriate information. So I'm seeing him next week after my infusion.
I think I know where I'll be getting my primary care when we move to MT :-D.
The service and care were fabulous. I am so pleased to have connected with this medical group. Next one is a week from yesterday.
I don't feel any difference yet, but imagine it will be kind of subtle as I was not all that severely anemic anyhow. This is as much to prevent getting in a bad way as anything else.
Unfortunately, Dr. Nephrologist is not willing to give me the D injection. Not surprisingly, he said what's wrong, she's barely deficient at 29. *sigh* Talked to nurse practitioner and she suggested I see the doc who's "really" my doc (as NP's work under supervision). She's of the opinion that the injection makes good sense given what I've presented to her, but she can't make that decision. The doc might well be amenable to moving forward once I discuss it with him and present appropriate information. So I'm seeing him next week after my infusion.
I think I know where I'll be getting my primary care when we move to MT :-D.
Pffft - I've gotten the same response of "barely deficient" with a D of 30. Errrrr...take a look at my PTH, my bone marker labs, and my urine calcium levels, ya idiot.
Glad your infusion went well! My energy levels increase about a week after the second one, and I feel like wonder woman!
Glad your infusion went well! My energy levels increase about a week after the second one, and I feel like wonder woman!
Julie R - Ludington, Michigan
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125
That's exactly what I'm gonna do :-D. The NP assured me that he's very good about listening to new stuff. She had showed him the records I gave her (my labs spreadsheet and a two-page summary of pertinent medical history) and he was impressed. So here's hoping I end up getting what I want. I get determined that way :-p.
Yea!!! One down....one to go!!!
Hope it 'kicks in' and you're feeling GREAT very soon.
Now....for that D shot! :-)
Wish I was there in MT with you!!! Take loads of pics and share, please!!!
XOXO!!
Julie
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” - Plato
Stormy 918 is my Angel Angel to DarcyMad, MizCharlotte, kmg9122, Staceeann & dianeys73/Diane Davis
HW 258.5 /SW 250 /GW 140 /CW 125