Guest guest Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 Well, folks, months of Niferex elixir has caused my poop to stink and my ferritin levels to dance around a bit, but they're still in " the toilet. " Up to 9, then down to 7. So, next Thursday, I get one big 3-4 hour infusion of Infed. I guess the point here is, I wish I had been more demanding at first and just got the infusion then. I may feel differently afterwards, since there can be some side effects and it's slightly risky. Anyone have experience with this particular protocol? in Austin RNY April 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 It's about time Dave!! Here's what happens when I get my iron infusion. Maybe I'm a little different. When I go, it tends to take 6 hours or so...and I don't have to go once a week for 14 weeks like I see some folks go. Even when my levels were at their lowest (Ferritin at 7 and H/H in the toilet too!) I got double infusions and went twice before my levels raised back into norms. I met with the doctor, and we discussed my situation. She is experienced with WLS patients. The first infusion I got a double dose. And it's basically the proverbial piece of cake! I came in around 10 am and was taken to this room with recliners, bathroom and TV. The nurse started an IV and explained that although rare, some people have a reaction to IV iron so they first give you a dose of benedry and a test amount of iron. If all goes well the infusion starts and you also get a Tylenol. I forget exactly why the Tylenol. Invariably I fall asleep from the benedryl. Nap, read, nap, and watch TV. That's pretty much how the time goes. It takes anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. So pack a lunch, take a good book, water, and maybe a Walkman. That's about it! Sue in Las Vegas getting iron infusion Well, folks, months of Niferex elixir has caused my poop to stink and my ferritin levels to dance around a bit, but they're still in " the toilet. " Up to 9, then down to 7. So, next Thursday, I get one big 3-4 hour infusion of Infed. I guess the point here is, I wish I had been more demanding at first and just got the infusion then. I may feel differently afterwards, since there can be some side effects and it's slightly risky. Anyone have experience with this particular protocol? in Austin RNY April 1998 Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 From what I understand, the infusions given over a couple of hours over ten seperate infusions are less risky than the " all at once infusions " . However, what they usually do with the big doses is to give you a little, wait a while and see if anything happens. From what I understand, if you are going to have side effects, you will have them early on. Sure hope you feel better soon. Barbara Jean getting iron infusion > Well, folks, months of Niferex elixir has caused my poop to stink and my > ferritin levels to dance around a bit, but they're still in " the toilet. " > Up to 9, then down to 7. > > So, next Thursday, I get one big 3-4 hour infusion of Infed. I guess the > point here is, I wish I had been more demanding at first and just got the > infusion then. I may feel differently afterwards, since there can be some > side effects and it's slightly risky. > > Anyone have experience with this particular protocol? > > in Austin > RNY April 1998 > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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