Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Happy holidays to all I have been studying and have only one final to go but wanted to update you all and share some info. Matt had his last infussion at the hospital due to the problem of getting the line in at home. The nurse got it on the 1st try!!! Why - skill perhaps but also a bigger needle. The way she stated-suggested it is ... the size needle they have been using is too small and tender for his viens and that it more that likely bends instead of penetrating. I am buying that as is Matt. So one more time at the hospital - the 26th and then perhaps at home again. I thought this to be an interesting piece of info for all of us. His check up with the immunologist went well. The doctor is so resistant to maiking any kind of commitiment on Matts long term outlook. I can understand this because if I was Matt I would feel pretty damned discouraged if some Dr. told me that I had to have infussions every three weeks for the rest of my life. In fact, as his mom,I find that discouraging. All we know is that since he has been receiving IVIG every three weeks since August, he has been off ALL antibiotics and had his FIRST COLD in his life. He ACTUALLY had a cold. that is all. came and went as a cold! We are thrilled. Much to do with the holidays coming. My good feelings and thoughts to all of you and your pumpkins. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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