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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

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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

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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

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> 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.

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> 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

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> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

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> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

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