Thursday, December 14, 2006

I had my 8th Venofer treatment this afternoon. I forgot to mention that at the last treatment there was this guy there whose veins were hardened from bad reactions to two antibiotics and therefore the nurses were having a very difficult time finding a vein for his IV or whatever he was there to get. He had arrived before we did and they were still trying to find a good vein when I left about an hour later. I felt terrible for him and for the nurses - all were very stressed.

Today’s treatment was the best so far. The nurse put the needle in my hand and let the saline drip freely. She was done pushing the Venofer before I knew it and the only discomfort I had was the initial needle stick. Here’s hoping the final two treatments go as well.