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Nothing Really

hckynut — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:36:44 GMT

Been awhile since I started a thread here so!! My wife and I both had Iron Infusions last Monday. She gets her full dose in 1 visit. To make that even better, they came up with a way to finish here's in 10 minutes. Now the prep still takes over an hour. She finished and went home. Me?

Since my battle with Anaphylactic Shock a couple years ago, right at the end of my infusion! I now get only half(1/2) a dose at a time. Last week was over 6 hours. So tomorrow, in the very early morning, I go in for dose #2. Same deal, usually 6-8 hours depending on how long the pre-procedure takes. That seems to vary from 1 hour to almost 2 at times.

My Hematologist also changed the type of iron infused. I had no idea, but I believe he said there are 5 different types of iron! Who knew? Not me that's for sure.

Now my wife just left a couple hours ago for a 7+ day In-home Dog Sitting Job, so she is free and clear from this hospital stay. She is sitting for my Spinal Surgeon friend and his wife. Think they are heading for the Bahamas this time.

That's my nothing really post to remind some that yes, I still like to ramble and ramble and! This is a pretty simple and straightforward procedure and I'm thinking this is #33 or 34. No worries now. And if you got this far? WOW

hckynut(john)

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godi — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:42:23 GMT

Glad to see you check in. I had those iron infusions for years. I always got so sick afterwards. Doctor said side effect outweighs my stomach ache. 🤣Sending good vibes your way. ✌️❤️

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:45:37 GMT

Wow, several hours, that's a long time!!

You reminded me of when I gave blood several years back and my hemocrit number was quite high. The technician asked me what I ate since I had such a high number. I told her "I chew nails".

Good wishes for tomorrow's infusion. I trust they treat you well!

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:49:21 GMT

I had no idea infusions took so long...I hope you are able to keep youself occupied during the procedure!

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Drythe — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:58:11 GMT

@hckynut

Always enjoy your posts! Hope you are able to read, text, or nap during your infusions. How often do you have them?

I have IVIG infusions every 7 weeks. The prep is about an hour, I get ringers prior to the IVIG, which is supposed to lessen the shock to my system. Then the infusion takes @ 4.5 hours, one day, repeat the next day.

I read, or sleep 💤, sleep is good.

Good to hear you and Cindy are well. Hope the kitties are also. It is raining kitties here, we had two sweet, strangers so far this summer. Good fortune smiled on them, we were able to find good homes for both of them! 😃

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 20:07:51 GMT

@hckynut

Glad to hear that you, Cindy and the kitties are doing well!

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Justice4all — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 20:21:29 GMT

I was wondering how you were and what you were doing. Heat wave?

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PamfromCT — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 20:21:43 GMT

Hello @hckynut ! So glad that these procedures are working well for you. Wish you, Cindy, and the kitties a good summer.

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AuntG — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 21:23:55 GMT

The title of your post made me wonder. It all sounds like something to me. So far my week was Hot/Storms/Clean Up Yard.

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Lilysmom — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 21:56:54 GMT

@hckynut , well hello trooper! What I like most about you John is your attitude. A lot of people could be challenged to have a good day in your circumstances from time to time but I have never heard you complain about your situation. It is always ‘how do I get up and at it again’. It is a great outlook to have and I am sure it has served you well.

We are having a quiet day here in Nova Scotia, in the middle of a big heat wave and thunder and lightening storms this afternoon, along with some power outages. Tomorrow, back to some yard projects that always seem to keep us busy over the summer.

Stay active and positive John. It is nice to see you posting. LM

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IMW — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:15:43 GMT

Glad you and wife doing well. I go for ferritin, Injectifer

infusions every 12 weeks or so. I’m lucky, very mild side effects, usually a headache. There is only a few minutes of prep and then 40-60 minutes of infusion. Mine is always done. In

2 doses, 2 weeks apart.

With my prior hematologist it was 5 weekly infusions

1 hr each time with Venifer.

Are’nt we blessed having modern medical technology.

Ive had 34 infusions and am still going strong 💪.

Best Of luck and health to you and your wife.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 23:44:11 GMT

@hckynut I always injoy you posts and input. We are fortunate to have you as a member of these boards. I worry about you ice skating...... wishing you and your wife good health 🙂❤️

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BirkiLady — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:28:17 GMT

@hckynut Enjoy your posts (whatever the subject), but this was especially enlightening to me. Perhaps I've missed other posts of yours on this topic in the past. Interesting. Yesterday was brutally hot; tomorrow's second for you should much cooler, which I would think is easier in itself.

Your infectious attitude is what I find most attractive about your posts! Stay healthy and active. Sounds like you and your wife have great relationships with your physicians if they trust her to care for their beloved animals!

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GAQShopr53 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:02:51 GMT

Glad to know @hckynut you and your wife are doing well...iron must be the thing this week as my doctor instructed me to increase my dosage of iron due to unusually low levels. I have been anemic all of my life and never knew about iron infusions. Thanks for sharing!

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LilacTree — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:28:49 GMT

@hckynut

Hi John! Been thinking about you and if you are okay. I’m glad to hear that you are . . . Just getting tuned up again is all?!

As has already been said here, it’s quite amazing how you just keep it all in stride, both of you. Such a great example for all of us, especially wimpy me.

Hang in there and do your thing, my friend! As always, ~Ford

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riley1 — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:48:26 GMT

@hckynut - always enjoy your posts whether short or long. I did not realize infusions took so long. Glad you, Cindy & your furries are doing well.

BTW, you can start as many posts as you like, I always read them, lol.

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chiclets — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 22:49:49 GMT

@hckynut

You never ramble, you just say it like it is and leave nothing to question.

For all you go through you keep your spirit and accept life as it is without complaining.

It is always nice to hear about Cindy and the fur ones and to learn how the entire family is.

You have an amazing attitude and strength and it is a lesson for others and an encouragement.

I look for your post.

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dooBdoo — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 00:22:29 GMT

Hi, John (@hckynut)! Actually, when you decide to post here it's "something, really."😊 You come here with information; or a carefully-thought-out viewpoint; or a gracious and heartfelt gift of support or gratitude; or an interesting, perhaps nostalgic, anecdote; or a welcome and whimsical dash of humor. You and Cindy, and your whole extended family, have been through a lot, always managing everything with optimistic wisdom, grace and grit, and I'm so very, very glad you're here with us. Good wishes to you and the four-footed critters! Stay cool, stay safe, stay well, my friend.❤️

It is always a pleasure to hear from you, John, I wish yo...

Mama Mia — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:05:00 GMT

It is always a pleasure to hear from you, John, I wish you and Cindy the very best!