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I look like a pin cushion..
I had to go for blood work this morning and warned them as always that it is almost impossible to get blood from my shitty veins. Of course the first woman was insulted that I implied she couldnt do it! After two failed attempts she goes to get "Gary". Another woman shows up and I say you dont look like Gary. she assures me she is just looking..I know the BS game...she stickks me and precedes to dig the god damn needle in as i tell her she is hurting me she replies i almost have it...digs some more...nothing! At this point i have 4 bandages on 4 veins and tell them I am leaving..Gary wealks in and says I take care of it and i tell him he's got 1 chance make it a good one..
4 tubes of blood later and 5 bandages i walk out sick to my stomach!
WHY dont they ever listen and get pissy with it?
Rant over.
Re: I look like a pin cushion..
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That happens to me just about every time too. My veins collapse easily and are small, so it usually takes several attempts and at least 2 people to get it. They never believe my warnings either and just laugh until they realize that I wasn't kidding. They tell me to drink lots of water prior to getting blood drawn next time and I always do. I don't think they believe me. I end up with bruises from them digging around.
I think it should be written in the medical charts so they know ahead of time!
Oh god you guys are making me feel so sick.
I'm the exact opposite. My veins are really good and I'm pretty sure people want to stick needles in them. My doctor went through a stint where she was trying to take blood for everything. This is the same women who, the first time she had to take my blood looked at my arm and went, "Oh you have good veins." Then, about 10 seconds after stabbing me declared gleefully "You're a gusher!"
Just puke on her next time. That'll teach her.
I have been told I have good veins for sticking. Your experience is making me appreciate that about myself today.
I have tiny veins that roll, so I feel your pain. I've started asking for the most experienced technician on duty right up front. They give me a weird look, until they try to find a usable vein in the first arm. And then look at the second. And then go back to the first.
Screw 'em if they're annoyed; they're not the ones who have to walk out of there all bandaged up and woozy.
I wouldnt mind if they just looked and gave up but these *** actually stuck me 4 times~!
Well, after theyve tapped on both arms for 5 min. you'd think they believe me??? at that point they should stop and say...hmm...let me get...(the best one there)
ok im done bitching..lol onto my next rant...
Yeah, I've had that happen to me. The less experienced techs can be a nightmare. (Especially the digging. Dear god, the digging!) And the experienced peeps are always confused as to why I'm being so adamant about getting one of them, until they start looking.
Eek!
When I had to go for my 3-hour glucose they just about wore out my patience at the lab. I have small little veins and the one tech just kept digging, missing and when she did get the vein it was too close to the surface or something? I looked like a Tennessee Ham when it was all done. The bruising was awful and I had to wear a long sleeve shirt so people didn't think I was hurting myself or something.
Giving blood is AWFUL when you get a defensive tech. Its not like we're telling you you can't do your job. We've just been through the nightmare before!
This. I know where the best vein is on me and I always suggest that one. Also, as a healthcare worker I would never be offended if someone told me they want the most experienced person. I would rather the patient only get stuck once just as much as they don't want to be poked and prodded. I'd kindly step to the side and let Gary take a whack at it.