blood gas test

Hey everybody! I just had a question about a blood gas test, I'm going to have to have one done, and I just wanted to know if anyone else out there has had one, and where did they stick you, and does it hurt? Tootles, Crystal

I had it done and it hurts but it is bearable. They stuck me in my wrist. Are you coming to the Bash I will be there. Hopefully we can meet again. Joyce

YES!!! I am SO very glad you will be at the picnic! Are you working alot? I think about you all the time. I have some clothes for you pretty soon! Seems like since we live so close and I know where you live, we should see each other often! Smoochies Arlies

I had it done and it hurts but it is bearable. They stuck me in my wrist. Are you coming to the Bash I will be there. Hopefully we can meet again. Joyce

Hey Joyce! If it doesn't hurt worse than getting an IV put in, I think I will be okay. I heard they could stick you where you get blood drawn at at the bend in your elbow, seems it would hurt less there. I'm not completely 100% sure about the bash, you are talking about the one in Hattiesburg right? If I can drag my husband with me I'm going, heck , I may just leave his butt at home if he won't go! I really want to go, I'll let you know when I find out something final. well tootles good nite! Crystal

They did mine in my forearm and it didn't really hurt. Sticking my pointer finger for the diabetes test hurt MUCH worse.... What a lovely picture!!! Yeah, you! Starting out cute as a button! Smoochies Arlies

Hey Arlies Q! Thank you for the compliment! I really haven't thought of myself as "cute" in a really long time, heck I can't remember when I've ever thought that, but to hear someone say that makes you feel really good! Its really appreciated. The thought of feeling good about myself, just drives me that much harder to get this weight off! When I had my daughter they put my IV in just above my wrist, it just stuck a little bit, but it didn't hurt, I had a great nurse, she stuck me once and got it. Even when I have blood drawn, they only have to stick me once, so I guess I have pretty good veins. Maybe it won't hurt to bad. NOTHING tops having a baby ... so if anyone can survive that, I guess a little stick in the arm is nothing. Y'all have a great evening! Crystal

Depends on your Tech!!! Mine was taken at wrist ---little to no pain!!! I hav ebad viens an have to get blood drawn from top of hand or just above wrist on forearm. You can stand it . It's a minor test to get to the wonderful tool of WLS. Hope to meet you at the bash.