tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post2866805729639079188..comments2024-03-08T06:05:25.628-06:00Comments on Musings of Meggie: Stevie Wonder could have done better...Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10592721778055452503noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post-81332734209451713692009-01-14T23:01:00.000-06:002009-01-14T23:01:00.000-06:00I remember them trying to get Jon's blood when he ...I remember them trying to get Jon's blood when he was dehydrated and his veins were collapsed at Great Lakes Naval Base again, of course. Art sat while the corpsman in training probed and probed... the both of them (Jon and Art) trying to be macho. After 20 minutes Art came out and asked me to sit with him. I saw what was happening and told the corpsman, "THIS has been going on for 20 minutes? Please PLEASE get a doctor in here." They did. And the job was done. I hate getting stabbed and by golly, we have to tell them. Please, Peg. You are too nice. I know you. You tell them! You can tell them we ALL told you to tell them. Sheesh!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post-46263627100573134732009-01-14T18:27:00.000-06:002009-01-14T18:27:00.000-06:00Girl, I feel your pain!!! I had to have a series o...Girl, I feel your pain!!! I had to have a series of blood draws while pregnant - they drew blood every 15 minutes or so for a couple of hours. (Blood sugar testing for gestational diabetes.) I was in hysterics when I finally left and it took me most of the day to calm down. I am supposed to have it done again now, but I am too terrified to go!! :-(Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379439921083262796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post-70140758335476410942009-01-13T17:52:00.000-06:002009-01-13T17:52:00.000-06:00I don't care how often I have blood drawn, there's...I don't care how often I have blood drawn, there's still that moment of complete panic as I wonder if the one doing the drawing knows what he/she is doing. Some do, some don't. Some care about the patient, some don't seem to. You have every right to demand their attention and expertise!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post-79382990993786231012009-01-13T16:26:00.000-06:002009-01-13T16:26:00.000-06:00I have the same issues that you encountered. At my...I have the same issues that you encountered. At my rheumatologist's office where I have bloodwork 4x a year, I have found that 'Tina' is the most successful, and so I ask for her every time. When I have to go anywhere else like the lab at the local hospital, I tell them that I am not an easy draw, and I point to the one spot[right arm, elbow inside, right side]and say,"This is the vein that works best![for 20 years...same vein!]<BR/>You are smart to tell them what works for you. Besides, you are the one getting poked!<BR/>Good luck in future tests.Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392772375911488097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post-40039089673949946382009-01-13T09:22:00.000-06:002009-01-13T09:22:00.000-06:00Oh my gosh. I'm cringing for you. :(You demand att...Oh my gosh. I'm cringing for you. :(<BR/><BR/>You demand attention girl! There's no reason you should put up with extra pain because some people don't want to listen or care enough to help you with a little comfort.<BR/><BR/>I swear they better listen... I'd hate to have to come out there and clock a few lab techs for you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02285327851504685807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post-86638616814879504172009-01-12T18:56:00.000-06:002009-01-12T18:56:00.000-06:00Good for you, Peggy, and good luck!Sometimes I com...Good for you, Peggy, and good luck!<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I come home from the doctor or hospital so angry with myself for what I've just put up with...you're right, there's nothing wrong with standing up for ourselves. <BR/><BR/>Good luck at your next appointment; I hope it goes well.Susan at Stony Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385202649291774852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578874697160208604.post-39983708467192982522009-01-12T18:49:00.000-06:002009-01-12T18:49:00.000-06:00Oh, I couldn't agree with you more! What is it the...Oh, I couldn't agree with you more! What is it they don't understand! That's a great promise to make to yourself! and KEEP it!Sylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.com