All those fears I had about needles...TOTALLY WARRANTED!!!

I shouldn't say "fear of needles."  I'm not actually afraid of needles...I don't mind shots..I mind them searching for veins and using me as a pin cushion... Yesterday I had my endoscopy...Of course I immediately started crying when they told they didn't use Lidocaine.  I told the nurse it was going to be very hard and advised her that the only people who have had any success in getting an IV started on me was anesthesiologists.  Of course she stuck me twice...Not just stuck, but put it in and moved it all around trying desperately to get the cannula in the vein.  Another nurse comes in and says she'll give it a try.  She sticks me two more times, near the artery that connects your hand to your arm.  Nothing...both said that as soon as the needle gets in the tissues swell making it impossible.  My choice? 1. go home or 2. do the endoscopy with no meds.  Going home was not an option so I new what I had to do.  OMG!  I know why they give people medications...I thought I was going to die trying to swallow the scope.  It was one of the worst experiences of my life, BUT I'd do it again just to avoid an IV.  That was my last test to finish the process!!!  Thank the Lord!!!  I'm well on my way now.

That sounds horrible.  Glad you are done with your test now. Take care and good luck, Pam

I am so sorry!!! I know how you feel, I have bad viens also. It does HURT when they dig around!!!

I am happy that your test are over!!! Good Luck

Michele
I know you dont know me very well but my nickname given to me by Mare is Baby Veins... long story short.. I have the worlds smallest, crapiest, rolling veins in the world... no one ever sticks me on the first time.. I had a spinal tap done last month..between the start of it and the two trips to the ER for spinal headaches I was stuck over 14 times in three days trying to start an IV.. I feel for you.. I couldnt of done the Endoscopy without the Versed.. Im so glad you got it done and you are on your way to surgery!!

hugs
Darcie aka Baby Veins

OH MY!  What a terrible experience to go through.  But you do get the award for determination!  Glad it's all over and from here on out things should be smooth sailing for you!

im so sorry you had to go thru that. i will say that you are right that most anesthesiologists know what they are doing a whole heck of alot better than some nurses. i just had mine this past week and had a total opposite experience. but like you said, you are well on your way now

whooohoooooo

Hi Michelle,

I'm so very sorry to hear that you had such a heroing experience. It should not be that way. I'm glad it's over.

I hope that they rest of your weekend is gentle.

Warmly,

Barb

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