Hi mate. I had a three infusions 6 months apart. By the third one I had lots of gum issues caused I believe from the drug very slightly affecting my jaw which in turn slightly affected my teeth which in turn upset my gums. Mouthwash kept it tolerable however I convinced my onco to let me come off it as I only had very early stage osteopenia and he agreed. Gums have been fine for the last 6 months and I take calcichew twice daily. It is likely that I will have to go back on zometa again at some stage as calcichew will not be enough.
running that I know you do and or load bearing weight lifting I believe strengthen bones .
the one thing I was not quite ready for (in my hospital) was that it was administered in the chemo room and everyone else there was having chemo. After the initial shock I bored them all with my running stories, it seemed to make mine and their infusions go quicker. I know you have done amazing things so be prepared to inspire those around you again!
fingers crossed for you