Round Three of Iron Infusion

Today I go for my third, and hopefully last, iron infusion. It's been an interesting experience to say the least. More than anything I do notice a difference in my concentration. I actually read a book (The Hunger Games, not exactly tough reading), which I haven't been able to do since surgery. I know that my iron has been slipping since surgery a year ago, but I didn't know how much it affects your level of concentration...until now.

I haven't really noticed an increase in energy, but maybe, just maybe after this last round, I will?!?

So today, instead of infusing myself with a Caesar on the patio with my office, i'm infusing myself with iron at the hospital. LOL. A much healthier choice methinks!

well, the caesar sounds way more fun, but good luck with the iron infusion!

Hi Kelly

Wow, third time. Hopefully "third times a charm".

Good luck with it

Have a great day(otherwise)

I told you so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I will PM you

Good luck!!

 I hope it works for you Kelly, and it's gonna be your last infusion.

Alla.

There is thought i might need to go down this road. What are the infusions like? Painful? 

Thanks everyone. The infusion is not painful. Just an IV for a few hours. I had ti go three times because my ferritin was so low. Andrea, who is also on the board, went once. Mostly it's an inconvenience. The first time I felt horrible after and jut went ti bed for the night. Last time I was ok, but felt achy flu-like symptoms the next day. This time I was tired after, my pee was yellow-brown and today I could barely move when I got up. Took tylenol, twice.Had to miss my hot yoga class! Booo. With that said my concentration level is back. And I expect my energy will be too. I will stay on feramax and see what my levels are like three weeks from now. If they are good I go off the one feramax a day. If not I up them and keep checking. Fingers crossed! Not really wanting to have this again, but if I have to I have to.

Best of luck to you honey!!!
Let us know how it goes :-)

Do you have to go through your WLC for this or through your fam doctor.  I've been feeling really run down lately, and i've had low iron stores since before surgery.  I was wondering if this iron infusion would be a good boost to get me back into the swing of things.

While you're getting the infusion, are you still taking your daily iron supplement ? 

Good luck, you know what they say 3rd time's the charm (i know cheesy lol) 

Amy