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I just returned from my CBC test this afternoon. They mainly look at my white and red cell counts. They were both within normal operating parameters.
The nurse, his name is Eric, that took my blood had a little trouble. I warned him that I have small veins and he was going to have some difficulty getting a good shot. He expressed confidence it would be no problem.
Well, he went into my right arm in the usual place inside my elbow. He missed. He was most puzzled by this. He taped up that spot and went for a vein on the back of my hand. He said it would hurt more. It’s didn’t hurt much at all. But I waited about five seconds after he stuck the needle in and then bellowed in protest.
I took it with good nature and responded, “A delayed reaction.â€
I consider part of my job, as a patient to keep the medical professionals on their toes.
One problem with going to the oncologist is all the sick people one sees. It certainly doesn’t do much for one’s outlook. While in the waiting room today, I saw a lady that was bald. She looked extremely tired and way too skinny. She looked like she felt like crap. On my worst day, I don’t think I have felt as badly as she looked. I felt sorry for her.
Posted by The Vorlon at December 30, 2005 3:42 PM