Needles - Page 3

CrazyKell · 02-04-2009, 12:32 AM

I have no issues with them. I usually watch them go in....bit of morbid curiousity I guess.

Last year I had an IV (for an operation) in the back of my hand and that was a bit odd. I looked away but didn't feel anything more than a scratch. That is until I heard them say "Uhh, I can't exactly locate it....can you help me find it here" and they did it a few more times until they got what they were looking for.

Tsunami · 02-04-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fatbuckRTO

I was giving blood one time and was staring at my arm as the chick stuck the needle in my vein. It actually started freaking her out, and she asked me to look the other way.

I always ask the needle sticker to keep talking to me so i'm distracted from the needle.

one time i was at my doc and she had a new assistant, the girl didnt' even know how to use the scale, there was a notch for the 50 and 100 and she didnt know which one to put it on so she put it in the middle

, then the doc wanted her to draw my blood and i threw a hissy fit, no way i was going to let someone incompetent go near me with a needle.

Quick281 · 02-04-2009, 12:43 AM

Reminds me of the time I was getting tested and somehow the lady kept missing my vein. She felt awful about having to switch arms after two failed attempts on the other. I was laughing but finally she gave up and had someone else do it because she was embarrassed.

JARVIS518 · 02-04-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Reminds me of the time I was getting tested and somehow the lady kept missing my vein. She felt awful about having to switch arms after two failed attempts on the other. I was laughing but finally she gave up and had someone else do it because she was embarrassed.

happens to me all the time, i try to tell them before i even sit down that they need to use a kids needle on me but dont listen, by the 6th attempt and the second person they usually go and get the smaller needle

Adeptus_Minor · 02-04-2009, 12:50 AM

I have issues with metal passing through my skin.
I did ok with my tattoo... besides the fact that it was like a prolonged cigarette burn and I had zero endorphin response.

A couple of years back I had a little lab chick try to do a blood draw from the inside elbow and she had... trouble... finding the vein.
Hear me now, lesser medical technicians... YOU DO NOT DIG UNDER THE SKIN WITH THE NEEDLE.
This practice will get you nothing but a queasy, white-as-a-sheet, unpleasant patient.
The actual phlebotomist was a real champ... jabbed that slippery little vein on the first strike.

And unlike Gina, I have to watch.
If I don't watch, I'll flinch when I feel the pricking sensation. It's a control thing.

lauralynne · 02-04-2009, 12:57 AM

My issue is with things going through my skin - and it's not rational. There's no explaining something that IS 'irrational'. It's not about the pain, it doesn't usually hurt. There's something more about it. the mere idea of something going through my skin...that is what freaks me right the fuck out.

AMJ - a nail? Have I got a story for you - one of my toenails FELL OFF last night - hows that for freaky?!

Cutty72 · 02-04-2009, 01:45 AM

Ever since the military used me as a pin cushion, i've been good with needles, though they really didn't bug me before.
Something about walking down a line w/3 guys on each side with air powered syringes with the only instruction being "don't stop, and don't flinch" makes you figure it out.

comonboys is a different story. she HATES needles. Hell, she even go queezy when we were vaccinating the cattle at my parnets!

Ninjakel · 02-04-2009, 07:25 AM

The only needles I hate are the novacaine shots nto the upper palate of my mouth. Oh, and those that go up in front of the teeth.

Shit fucking stings alot, and its unsettling.

tommymac · 02-04-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I always ask the needle sticker to keep talking to me so i'm distracted from the needle.

one time i was at my doc and she had a new assistant, the girl didnt' even know how to use the scale, there was a notch for the 50 and 100 and she didnt know which one to put it on so she put it in the middle

, then the doc wanted her to draw my blood and i threw a hissy fit, no way i was going to let someone incompetent go near me with a needle.

Should let me do it I can hit a vein with my eyes closed

I will say its more fun on this side of the needle

and I have stuck needles in the most unimaginable places.

Tom

askmrjesus · 02-04-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

AMJ - a nail? Have I got a story for you - one of my toenails FELL OFF last night - hows that for freaky?!

Don't sweat it. We're having a half-off special for lepers this week.

JC

02-04-2009, 12:43 AM	#23
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Reminds me of the time I was getting tested and somehow the lady kept missing my vein. She felt awful about having to switch arms after two failed attempts on the other. I was laughing but finally she gave up and had someone else do it because she was embarrassed. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

02-04-2009, 12:50 AM	#25
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	I have issues with metal passing through my skin. I did ok with my tattoo... besides the fact that it was like a prolonged cigarette burn and I had zero endorphin response. A couple of years back I had a little lab chick try to do a blood draw from the inside elbow and she had... trouble... finding the vein. Hear me now, lesser medical technicians... YOU DO NOT DIG UNDER THE SKIN WITH THE NEEDLE. This practice will get you nothing but a queasy, white-as-a-sheet, unpleasant patient. The actual phlebotomist was a real champ... jabbed that slippery little vein on the first strike. And unlike Gina, I have to watch. If I don't watch, I'll flinch when I feel the pricking sensation. It's a control thing. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

02-04-2009, 12:57 AM	#26
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	My issue is with things going through my skin - and it's not rational. There's no explaining something that IS 'irrational'. It's not about the pain, it doesn't usually hurt. There's something more about it. the mere idea of something going through my skin...that is what freaks me right the fuck out. AMJ - a nail? Have I got a story for you - one of my toenails FELL OFF last night - hows that for freaky?! __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

02-04-2009, 07:25 AM	#28
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	The only needles I hate are the novacaine shots nto the upper palate of my mouth. Oh, and those that go up in front of the teeth. Shit fucking stings alot, and its unsettling. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

02-04-2009, 12:32 AM	#21
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I have no issues with them. I usually watch them go in....bit of morbid curiousity I guess. Last year I had an IV (for an operation) in the back of my hand and that was a bit odd. I looked away but didn't feel anything more than a scratch. That is until I heard them say "Uhh, I can't exactly locate it....can you help me find it here" and they did it a few more times until they got what they were looking for.