Blood and Guts

[synclair42]

I went to see my doctor because I haven't been in a year. Which is amazing because it seems like I use to be in every other month for many years. I am doing fine with meds and feeling great! My blood pressure is awesome. Yay me! Had a good chat with my doctor and got refills on drugs and all that fun stuff. With some of the meds I take I need

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[ziggynj]

Why wouldn't they let you close your eyes? I know that at the very least I have to look away, which is like closing your eyes. Do people actually like to watch blood being drawn? Glad you are okay :)

[tararistpanda]

*raises hand*

I like to watch, and I even learned how to do it at home because I have piss-poor veins. I've snapped a doctors and nurses and told them, "Oh for hells sake, let me do it!" Not a one of them appreciates the offer.

[synclair42]

I usually look away and stare at one of the posters they put up for little kids. But on my second go around I closed my eyes, but they were worried I was fainting. I think. Maybe they were just evil.

Maybe I don't do well getting blood drawn now because I know longer get a Snoopy band-aid?

[synclair42]

Veins that hide and evade are evil. I always wondered if it was because I am a "big" girl, but my tiny Grandmother is the same way. We have matching direct line scars!

[mariadeira]

My sister's veins hide too, and she's super tiny!

[tararistpanda]

Holy shit, Clair, you have had one hell of a craptastic day, sweetie. I hope tomorrow is all better for you!

[synclair42]

Weird, but I barely bruised. I figured that would be nasty bruises, but so far not much is showing up. Doing fine and dandy, but been working.

You'll appreciate this! I got Mom Hello Kitty car mats for Mother's Day. Tee hee!

[mariadeira]

Next time you can just say, "I puked the last time they tried to withdraw blood and almost fainted. Could I have a pro, please?"

[mariadeira]

Oh, and this is not a good story to re-read a week before one's own doctor's appointment.