I had to go to my doctor's surgery today for a blood test. I hate blood tests, I am such a wimp! Luckily I did not have to take any of the children with me; therefore, I did not have to make out that I was not nervous at all, when in actual fact I was "bricking it!"
I managed to time things really well, arriving just three minutes before my appointment time, so I did not have to wait too long in fear. Then, when I checked in at the appointment desk I found out that the phlebotomist was running 15 minutes late Arrgghh! A whole eighteen minutes to sit in the waiting room in anticipation of that damn needle.
My veins have often hidden when I have had blood tests in the past. Subsequently, they have tried to get blood from many different ones, including once the vein in my groin, which was really painful!
So anyway, I sat there waiting my turn whilst tapping and poking at my vein and praying that it would not hide. I got a few weird looks but I didn't care! I am well used to that :) Anything to stop that dreaded vein hiding!
It got to fifteen minutes past my appointment time and I knew that my turn must be coming soon. An old boy went in, leaving his wife in the waiting room, he came out less than five minutes later.
"That was quick love" said his wife.
"Yes" said the man gritting his teeth, looking a tad pale.
"Was it the nice lady love?" asked his wife.
"No" he replied "It was the bloody butcher!"
And then.... BEEP! Up on the screen came my name, before I had the chance to leg it!
I hope your appointment was not as bad as you feared.
My wife also has veins that hide when it is time for a blood test (not good when of have diabetes).
I on the other hand have been a blood donor since I was 18 and have never had a problem (much to my wife’s annoyance).
I hope your appointment was not as bad as you feared.
My wife also has veins that hide when it is time for a blood test (not good when of have diabetes).
I on the other hand have been a blood donor since I was 18 and have never had a problem (much to my wife’s annoyance).
Hiya John
How are you,the missus and the kids?
Actually, the phlebotomist turned out to be a really lovely lady and my vein behaved :) So, it was nowhere near as bad as I had feared.
Now on to my next task! I plan to give blood for the first time, despite my vein probs and my fear! I am determined to overcome these after reading about little Ben Hext. That little lad's bravery is so inspiring. Giving blood is something I have always wanted to do, but always chickened out of. I am such a wimp! But I am going to do it now, I am determined! A big well done to you for doing it for so many years! Tell me what's it really like and do you have any tips? :)I'm off now to look at the blood donor site, to see when there is next a session in my area.
Hiya John
How are you,the missus and the kids?
Actually, the phlebotomist turned out to be a really lovely lady and my vein behaved :) So, it was nowhere near as bad as I had feared.
Now on to my next task! I plan to give blood for the first time, despite my vein probs and my fear! I am determined to overcome these after reading about little Ben Hext. That little lad's bravery is so inspiring. Giving blood is something I have always wanted to do, but always chickened out of. I am such a wimp! But I am going to do it now, I am determined! A big well done to you for doing it for so many years! Tell me what's it really like and do you have any tips? :)I'm off now to look at the blood donor site, to see when there is next a session in my area.
Hints for your first blood donation.
Book an appointment, (either online or by phone).
Make sure you have read the health and life style questions before hand.
Ensure you eat a good meal an hour or two before you go.
Do NOT look when they put the needle in (it still makes me feel faint even after over 40 donations).
Do have a rest on the bed after your donation.
Enjoy your cold drink afterwards (you are not normally allowed a hot drink first time).
Have a look at the web site, I think it is blood.org.
Well done you for joining in.
Hints for your first blood donation.
Book an appointment, (either online or by phone).
Make sure you have read the health and life style questions before hand.
Ensure you eat a good meal an hour or two before you go.
Do NOT look when they put the needle in (it still makes me feel faint even after over 40 donations).
Do have a rest on the bed after your donation.
Enjoy your cold drink afterwards (you are not normally allowed a hot drink first time).
Have a look at the web site, I think it is blood.org.
Well done you for joining in.
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