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Last Thursday it was time for an oil change; hematrocrit was at 51% so I did need it. Anyway, after waiting a long while, they got me in and ran my BP (138/76). They quickly swabbed my arm and in 20 seconds, jabbed me with the needle. Fuuker stung from them not letting the iodine dry. :32 (10):

Now the problem; the woman stuck that damn needle in too deep. I swear she nicked a tendon because it was stiff for 3 days and I bruised slightly; that never happens. I think she punched right through the vein.

Anyone else ever have this happen?
 

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Meh, sometimes things don't go well when sticking a foreign object inside you.

TWSS
 

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Best blood draw I've ever had was via a retired US Air Force medic. That grey beard slipped in the needle before I even realized I'd been stuck and had two bags full before I could say 'apple juice'.

Worst was one of those blood bus things that roll up to yer job site. Couple of Mates and I volunteered and the nurse had all the subtlety and technique of a fawkin' harpoon gun.

Hematoma for days.
 

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Last Thursday it was time for an oil change; hematrocrit was at 51% so I did need it. Anyway, after waiting a long while, they got me in and ran my BP (138/76). They quickly swabbed my arm and in 20 seconds, jabbed me with the needle. Fuuker stung from them not letting the iodine dry. :32 (10):

Now the problem; the woman stuck that damn needle in too deep. I swear she nicked a tendon because it was stiff for 3 days and I bruised slightly; that never happens. I think she punched right through the vein.

Anyone else ever have this happen?

Yes..it's happened to me. Apparently, the sweet vein is hard to find at times. I have been poked numerous times. Sometimes when the techs are still new they poke you a few times. Never to the point where It was stiff...just bruising. Put some ice on it!
 

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Yes..it's happened to me. Apparently, the sweet vein is hard to find at times.

They don't have a problem finding mine, trust me. I think she just is use to going deeper on some people.
 

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You got someone that sucked! it happens in every profession.
 

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They don't have a problem finding mine, trust me

lol, yep...never have an issue either...when I was having my PET scans and they had to inject me before hand...dude said he could stand across the room and hit my vein...
 

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lol, yep...never have an issue either...when I was having my PET scans and they had to inject me before hand...dude said he could stand across the room and hit my vein...

Hey Jenn Nice to see ya back. Like the new pic.
 

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I have had that happen before too. I actually felt it when it happened. I told the tech(or whatever they are called) that they hit a bone lol. That shit hurt for days.
 

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You probably scared the lady with your aggressions.
 

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Bro I hate doing it even when it's done well. Here we got blood one banks on every block .. I turn pale white and wiggle around while closing my eyes
 

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It's always been pretty smooth for me. Feel pretty good after
 

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I should get back to donating soon.

But they cant find nothing anytime i go in.
Bruise for a week
 

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local bus bruised the fuk out of me, hand to use the other arm
 

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I wanted to follow up on this thread. That tendon was sore for over a week.

This is not stopping me from giving blood but I will point out that there's no need to go deep with the needle next time.
 

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These fuks actually call me to see if I wanna come in..
 

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I get called every Fing day by the Red Cross as I am O- and everybody can have my damn blood...BUT...I can only have my damn blood..
 

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