Infusion here I come...

waitinggame
on 1/10/12 3:48 am - Bowie, MD

I met with a new hemotologist today. Really liked him. Gotta love doctors with a good sense of humor AND a brain. He took a lot of time with me, explained things and at this point I am going to be having an infusion late this week, early next depending on how fast the folks at the insurance company work. It will the be one-time shot deal--no 10 day garbage. I told him of my emergency room visit and he said that it was surprising that the doctor dismissed my complaints so readily as anxiety given my numbers. This doctor noted an inordinate jump in my heart rate when I went from a chair just a couple steps to the exam table, so while he did not think that a transfusion would have been merited at the emergency room, he also said I am having cardiac/respiratory symptoms of being very iron deficient--and to chalk it up as anxiety was irresponsible. He is confident I will be feeling better soon and I am so excited for that moment I cannot even begin to tell you.

Thanks for all your advice, support, and encouragement. I knew low iron could make you tired. I had NO idea all of the body systems that rely on appropriate iron levels. Kind of amazing when you think about it.

I'm going to take a nap. Gonna have to enjoy my doctors orders to take it easy while I still can! Maybe I can get a standing order for a daily nap--and a weekly filet mignon with creamed spinach and a nice glass of red wine.

Have a good day everyone!

Denise

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

pixielee
on 1/10/12 4:23 am - Twinsburg, OH

RNY on 04/29/10

Glad your getting the infusion and found a doctor you like. Enjoy the nap!

Kate

waitinggame
on 1/10/12 7:19 am - Bowie, MD

Thanks Kate! I appreciate all the help!

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Laura in Texas
on 1/10/12 4:30 am

RNY on 09/17/08

Wow!! So glad you found a good doctor. Here's hoping you're feeling better soon!!

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

waitinggame
on 1/10/12 7:19 am - Bowie, MD

Thanks Laura! Can't wait to feel normal-ish!

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Lee ~
on 1/10/12 4:38 am - CA

VSG on 02/17/10

Denise, Bravo on a good new doctor!

HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

waitinggame
on 1/10/12 7:21 am - Bowie, MD

He's no Dr. S, but he'll do!! ;)

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Michelle E.
on 1/10/12 4:59 am

RNY on 06/28/10

Denise,

Happy you got that sorted..

Michelle

waitinggame
on 1/10/12 7:31 am - Bowie, MD

At first I thought it said, "Happy you got that snorted." I thought, "Man, what kind of lady does she take me for?" LOL!!!!

Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.

RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!

*6.5 lost preop

Michelle E.
on 1/10/12 8:02 am

RNY on 06/28/10

OMG!! too funny...

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