Finding The Right Spot
Because I take Coumadin on a continuous basis, getting blood drawn is a weekly to a monthly experience. I understand the need for doctors and nurses and other hospital personel to wear exam gloves, but as I watch the lab technician feel around for a vein to draw my blood, I do not understand how they can feel what they are looking for through the latex. And there are some that can’t. They will take the glove off to feel around on my arm, locate the spot, and then put the glove back on and proceed to stick me. *sigh. Its getting harder and harder to convince myself that I need to keep doing this. For the longest time, there was one certain spot they could draw blood — it didn’t hurt and they got blood first time, every time. But I think the needle has worn out its welcome at that particular spot. They still continue to use it — it must be a good vein. But now they sometimes have to move the needle around before they “strike oil”. But. If I value my life, then I need to continue to take Coumadin. And if I take Coumadin, then getting stuck with a needle is just part of it. There are worse things in life — I could be diabetic and have to poke myself with a needle several times a day. So, I will count my blessings, and continue doing what I’m doing.
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