re: Prayers needed again - Latest Updates in OT

I had an "in home" device once too... it turned out to be a waste for me. I had to call and order the test strips, go through this crazy phone tree to enter my results, the insurance was a headache. I sent it back and went back to using Labcorp. I pop in, sign my name, get stuck, walk out. An average visit takes me about 7 minutes and costs me $3.66 (after insurance) per visit. They send the results to my doc, a nurse calls me within 24 hours and, 9/10 times she says, "all's well, keep it up." But occasionally she'll tell me adjust my meds according to my blood being too thick or too thin. And the blood thickness term is "INR". And the diet thing isn't a real issue so long as you stay consistent.

Ha... I remember the fast metabolism days too! Luckily for me, I have good heart health and I don't have to monitor my diet for cholesterol, sodium, etc. I just have to keep a decent check on things that will affect my blood thickness. Once he gets that down pat and the doc/nurses get his dosage settled, it's not a big deal at all. It'll quickly become his norm. Ask for generic thinner too! I took coumadin for years and it was a lot more expensive than the generic that I'm taking now (which is about 6 bucks for 90 pills).

Praying for healing for your son.strengthen your son during these difficult days and also strengthen your family. May He gives the physicians wisdom and understanding and your son complete healing.