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An Eventful Blood Work Appointment


Haley W

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So today I got my blood work done in order to hopefully start HRT very soon.  It's been a long time since I have gotten blood work, and I've also never been a fan of needles or blood for that matter.  However I have always managed to make it through no problem.  Not this time though...  The lab tech had a little trouble finding the vein the first time which resulted in a few more pokes than usual.  

 

Long story short, I passed out and caused a bit of a commotion.  The lab tech pressed some sort of button and bunch of nurses were called over to help.  They had me lying down flat on the floor with my head sticking out into the hallway, they started taking my pulse and blood pressure as I slowly came back to being.  After 10 minutes or so to gather myself again I let them have another go.  This time they did it while I was lying down instead of sitting in a chair.  She found the vein first try on the other arm and managed to get the sample.

 

I felt a little embarrassed as that's not exactly how I was hoping the appointment would go, but I got it done!  I meet with my doctor on Monday for a physical and hopefully then I'll also hear good news on the results!

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@Haley W

So sorry this happened to you. I’ve never been a fan of needles and likely will never be.

 

One thing I do to make it easier for the lab tech to find a vein is to gorge myself with water an hour or two before getting my labs done. Then when I’m heading in for the draw, I clinch my hand as tight as I can and release it as I’m taking off my coat. I usually have veins popping out in that arm by the time the needle inserted. I’ve not had any trouble since starting this routine.

 

Hopefully, you have no bruising.

 

My Best,

Susan R?

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Well you'll certainly remember this day, for several reasons!  I'm not a needle fan either.  All my best to you!!

Jani

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Good Suggestion Susan R.  The second try, the lab tech suggested the same thing about clenching my fist first and then releasing which seemed to work pretty well.  I'll have to try the water thing too next time.

 

Thats totally right Jani, I definitely got a few reasons to remember this day.  I'm just taking the whole experience as a funny story to tell looking back! 

 

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