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« on: April 01, 2009, 01:44:13 PM »
I tend to find myself complaining a lot but sometimes, things go right and I wanted to share.  I always have a hard time every month when they draw my blood.  My veins are small and it isn't unusual that they stick me at least 3 times to find something.  Today my nurse got me the first time she stuck me and I didn't even feel it AND there was plenty of blood flowing also.  It was a very good experience.  It's no big deal UNLESS you have to deal with the opposite!!
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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2009, 01:47:40 PM »
oh I would be complaining too.
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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2009, 03:57:44 PM »
it is a big deal for blood sucking to go fine
I almost have no veins and it is a nightmare
why do they try so many times and then call the "good sticker"
I tell them my veins are non- existent-
go with the best person first
and save me stress and pain
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2009, 04:41:35 PM »
I have the same problem with my vains. They tried putting in a port for access and that ended up with even more problems. So I feel you 100% you feel free to come let off some steam anytime you like.  I may just join you on this subject. GRRRRR! 
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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2009, 06:11:54 PM »
I fussed enough and the Director has only about 4 techs sticking me and they stick where and how I want.  I used to just let them do their thing and enough IHD family members told me it's my body and so it is.
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
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03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
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« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2009, 06:15:56 PM »
The last time my gp wanted blood, it took them almost 2 hours and 4 techs.  "It's faster to just do it here, then we'll get the results right away."  HA!
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« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2009, 06:20:05 PM »
I agree G-Ma.  It is my body, I used to drive 45 mins across town to go to the one woman I knew would get me.  It sucked but then again, I needed my bloodwork done.  And people suck. Now I give them 2 trys and if they don't get it by the secound I ask for someone new.
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Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2009, 12:32:19 AM »
I warn the lab people, and they always seem to want to try first.  I think it is a pride thing to stick a hard stick. Damn them their pride!  :Kit n Stik;
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2009, 08:02:54 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on April 05, 2009, 12:32:19 AM
I warn the lab people, and they always seem to want to try first.  I think it is a pride ting to stick a hard stick. Damn them their pride!  :Kit n Stik;
From the perspective of being a "sticker", alot of times it is a pride thing, but stick to your guns and insist on the site you prefer.  you are the one who knows your body the best.  After all, you are the only one who has been there on all of the blood draws. 
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2009, 12:43:55 AM »
I am the same, crappy veins that just roll away in fear of that needle. I have two good places only. I tell the techs and show them.. "here or here" only.

The blood flow often stops and I have been told before that it was my fault because I crossed my legs!   :banghead;
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2009, 06:21:29 AM »
Quote from: Wattle on April 06, 2009, 12:43:55 AM
I am the same, crappy veins that just roll away in fear of that needle. I have two good places only. I tell the techs and show them.. "here or here" only.

The blood flow often stops and I have been told before that it was my fault because I crossed my legs!   :banghead;
That's just crazy that you stopped your blood flow by crossing your legs! :rofl;
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2009, 06:35:05 AM »
Did you LAUGH at them!!  Sheesh!
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2009, 06:49:53 AM »
 :rofl;

So you cross your legs and stop your bloodflow do ya.
Thats funny stuff.

And joyful glad you finaly had a good experience with the whole blood drawing deal.
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2009, 01:06:11 PM »
Quote from: Wattle on April 06, 2009, 12:43:55 AM
I am the same, crappy veins that just roll away in fear of that needle. I have two good places only. I tell the techs and show them.. "here or here" only.

The blood flow often stops and I have been told before that it was my fault because I crossed my legs!   :banghead;

really, maybe I should do that when my arm bleeds after I am taped up  :thumbup;
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