surfgirl14 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hey Guys. So in a recent post i told you how I got approved for IV fluids. I am going for my frist infusion this friday. My doctor is having me start out at 2 bags once a week. I am going to a infusion center that is located inside the hospital. Has anyone else gone to a infusion center for their infusions, and if so what was it like the first time you went?Also to you have to go through registration everytime you go (like get a armband and all that) or do you just go up to the infusion center on your assigned floor? The infusion center is located in the hospital on a certain floor. So I am trying to figure out if you have to go thorugh pateint registration and get a armaband and all that jazz. lol.... So yea any replys would be greatly appreciatedThanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I registered on the phone prior to getting the IV. My mom gets infusions too, but at a different clinic. Each place was nice with recliners, drinks, and nurses who are used to starting IV's. Bring a book or something to entertain yourself. I did have a TV but didn't want to turn it up very loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesktr189 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thats great they are doing that, but have you asked for a PORT? Everytime I get an IV, the good feeling only lasts 8 hours max, so my mom who has a PORT does about 2 bags a day to help with her symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I just get my local doc to do it but im lucky as most would say no. The difference is dramatic at least for me. And the effects last quite a while for me. 24 hours although the initial peak is the best. You feel like you did before you were sick! I went for a 1km walk and had no rebound symptoms after my infusion last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfgirl14 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 dani- yea my nxt appt with my doc is feb2nd and he is already talking about putting in a port. So yea im pretty sure will set up the surgery for the port then and talk more about it.ramkentesh- oh ok yea it's awesome and im happy for u ! do u go to a infusion center? and if u do , do u have to go through patient registartion and all that jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sorry Im in Australia so its very different here. I went and bought my saline at what you'd call a drug store and then my local doc just put it in for me. And did I say i say its awesome because it is! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfgirl14 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 oh wow! That is really cool, I have never met anyone from there lol.... yea it is awesome! And yes i am pretty sure it is very diff how they do it thre. Wish u the best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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