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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:39 PM Original message |
did you know that phlebotimist can get blood better if you are drinking water |
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timeforpeace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:43 PM Response to Original message |
1. Of course. |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. have I mentioned that I HATE needles |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:49 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. I've asked to lay down to have blood drawn before. |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:51 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. bet they let me lay down tomorrow |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 02:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
35. Mine roll. Once it was so bad I asked if they had any recovering heroin addicts on staff. |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 04:02 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. I've had that happen before...not a good feeling. |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 04:11 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. They laughed, but said there wasn't anyone available. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:32 PM Response to Reply #2 |
21. Join the club! |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
3. My dear greenbriar... |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. thanks C-peg |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. I wish I could do it for you too... |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:59 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. is it better to draw in the morning? |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:01 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Not necessarily... |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:13 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. thank you |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:17 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. If you don't have to fast, you should eat at least something... |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:36 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. they don't need me to fast |
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Adsos Letter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 10:56 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. Do you have good veins on the back of your hand? |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:00 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. I might tell them tomorrow to use a tiny needle...a butterfly something |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:35 PM Response to Reply #3 |
23. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope you get better soon. |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
11. Yeah, they tell me the same thing. They like plump and beefy veins! |
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mucifer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
13. drink lots of fluids and have them put warm packs on your veins so they pop up more. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
15. Suspicions confirmed in this thread. We guys are more queasy than the gals. |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:19 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. I am horrible with needles..I can't watch |
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ohheckyeah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 12:20 AM Response to Reply #17 |
29. Little stick my ass. |
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misanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 02:46 AM Response to Reply #29 |
31. Heh heh, ever had a draw for arterial gasses?... |
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ohheckyeah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 01:53 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. Yes, twice. |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 02:44 PM Response to Reply #31 |
36. yes...in the hospital |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 04:13 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Yeah ... getting an artery poked is even more painful. That stuff is the only thing that ... |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:21 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. I get queasy when I'm stuck with a needle... |
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Adsos Letter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 03:20 AM Response to Reply #15 |
32. Even with the back-of-the-hand-stck I let 'em know right away that I still might pass out |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
18. sugar water is even better. |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:22 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. sugar water? hum |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:32 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Just a bit. |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
25. The blood bank always advises that you drink a lot of water |
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IcyPeas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
26. I concur about being well hydrated. |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 11:54 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. Good for you, for your donation! |
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IcyPeas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 12:23 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. I hope so my dear California Peggy |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
28. I knew that. |
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mamaleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 03:23 AM Response to Original message |
33. Yes, it's true. |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
40. I have rolling and exploding veins. Here's my tips: |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
41. The water consumption really does work. I had to drink water |
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greenbriar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-07-09 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
42. well, I got it done after 6 pokes by 3 different people |
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