Venofer Infusion (with pics)

I thought I would update about my infusion. It really was no big deal. I even took pics in the hope it would ease someone else's fears. Some were taken out of order, but you'll get the idea.

My appt. was for 8 am. I was shown into a room full of chairs. I was the only patient in there for 85% of the time.


I was told to pick a recliner, and a pillow was placed on my lap. After taking my temp, blood pressure (114/78!), and pulse, and signing the waiver/treatment permission sheet, the nurse started my IV. She found a valid vein in my left hand with no problem, and started a saline solution to test the line.


After she made sure that the IV was okay, she started the venofer, which looks like rusty water as you can see. I was told to notify any nurse in the area if I felt weird/funny in any way.


I was told they had water, coffee, and crackers available. I declined as I had brough****er and a protein bar (like a good ds'er!). I also brought my ipod, and declined the remote to the tv. I kicked up the foot of the recliner, turned on my tunes and relaxed.


 After 15 minutes, the nurse returned to ask if I was okay. I was good. And sleepy as I didn't get much rest the night before. Next thing I know, I'm waking up! It was an hour later. I talked to another patient that had arrived while I slept. Soon, the bag was empty and I had to wait another 20 minutes for
observation. The whole affair was over in 2 hrs. I go back next thursday.

Nothing to dread, nothing to fear. Easy Peasy. Hope this helps someone!

 
How very considerate of you to think of this - and take the time to actually take pics and post....with comments!!!

I hope I never need an infusion, but if I do I will have this in my mind.  

Thanks, Cee!!!

Julie

Julie,
no problem! I'm a scrapbooker/memory keeper by nature, so toting around my camera is second nature. Someone (and I can't remember who!) took the time to write out their experience with Venofer on their blog and it really helped me to calm down. I thought I should pay it forward for someone else.

You are the best because if I had to go get this done I would be FREAKING OUT!!! but now If it ever arises... I know it will be okay..

Thanks girlie!!!
Denise

Denise--how ya been doing?

fine... still trying to get to know my new insides... we are in Gatlinburg this weekend... at our timeshare I had to get away!!! so how are you doing?

Denise 

Oh, getting away sounds nice. Color me jealous. lol I'm pretty good...and hopefully after enough of these, I'll be right as rain.

my "D" is still WAY low and it takes a bit to get rested up.... it was so nice the boys and I walked all of Pigeon Forge today the WHOLE STRIP!!!! I was not even tired..... I had so much fun went racing and playing laser tag too... they won but I had more fun!!!

Denise

Awesome! Now, that's a "wow"!

You know, I've had 6 of these so far and have never thought of documenting the experience. My bag is much smaller than the one they gave you.

Thanks for doing this, you're a doll.

Dana