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Old 12/17/2007, 05:57 PM
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so i went to the doc today
and i have to get blood work and see a psychologist to get a definite yes or no.


i DO NOT want to get blood work done. ive never done it before, and if i dont pass out, ill be the first male in my family. both my brother and my dad have stood up, then dropped after getting blood work done.... babies




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Old 12/17/2007, 06:00 PM
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Baby!

Get into the habit of donating blood (you're old enough), and having blood work done will seem like nothing!

Good luck with the tests. Are you studying?

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Old 12/17/2007, 06:10 PM
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:13 PM
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bloodwork is nothing. i had so much done before i was diagnosed with AS, it was like a regular thing.
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:25 PM
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Just don't do what I used to do which is hold your breath while they insert the needle and then try to "catch up" once the needle is in. You'll pass out for sure that way. Oh, and don't watch while they're taking your blood. Find something to look at to distract you or think happy thoughts. I'm a total sissy when it comes to needles
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:27 PM
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PS. Make sure that you stay seated for a few minutes after they've drawn your blood so that you don't stand up only to promptly fall down. The people where you get your blood drawn will completely understand if you don't leave immediately after you're done.
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:32 PM
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i watched the blood go out, and got up and walked away right after they slapped a band-aid on. just varies person to person i guess.
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:38 PM
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While going to college I donated blood for the coffee and donuts they served.
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:49 PM
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While going to college I donated blood for the coffee and donuts they served.


No juice?
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:52 PM
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i got juice and soda and cookies and a t shirt and free passes to the casino cruise last time i donated blood

i like watching the needle go in that way i know when to expect it and then watch the old dirty blood flow out of me knowing i have fresh stuff on the way
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Old 12/17/2007, 06:54 PM
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i like watching the needle go in that way i know when to expect it and then watch the old dirty blood flow out of me knowing i have fresh stuff on the way
You're donating blood, not performing a water change.

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Old 12/17/2007, 06:59 PM
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i think i wanna watch the blood go out, its gotta be semi interesting...
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:03 PM
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i think i wanna watch the blood go out, its gotta be semi interesting...
Suck some Big Red through a clear straw and you've about simulated the excitement.
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:05 PM
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and the needle isn't what you think it looks like. you have to watch the whole process.
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:06 PM
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I hate the pressure you feel when they suck the blood out of you.... AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!! It's going to be horrible, horrible I tell ya'!!!
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:09 PM
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i hope they hit the vein the 1st time

i tell ya after 5-6 pokes it kinda gets annoying
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:22 PM
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my coworker told me they could never find his vein. several sticks . me.....the nurse said i have veins a druggie would love to have.
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:23 PM
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What a bunch of babies! When I need blood in the ER, I just stick a five-inch needle into a big vein under the collar bone and get as much as I need.
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:27 PM
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So doc, you do this to yourself?
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:31 PM
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So doc, you do this to yourself?
Are you kidding? It's on the list of things I never want done to me. The list also includes arterial blood gases, a Foley catheter, chest tube, endotracheal intubation and a colonoscopy.
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:35 PM
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Ed: "I hate to tell you this Dr., but there aren't any fish in that river. In fact, there isn't any river."
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:37 PM
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i watch to know when the needle is going in, but after that i'm staring off trying to concentrate on something else besides the needle being in my arm. last time i had bloodwork done i had to sit in the chair for a little while and they gave me some juice and candy. then they wanted me to call them when i got home cause they were worried about me passing out while driving. apparently i looked worse than i felt.
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:38 PM
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Sissy!
this coming from someone with a cupcake as an avatar.
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:47 PM
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this coming from someone with a cupcake as an avatar.
That's Mr. Cupcake to you!
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Ed: "I hate to tell you this Dr., but there aren't any fish in that river. In fact, there isn't any river."
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Old 12/17/2007, 07:48 PM
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