QUESTIONS

HI EVERYONE, I'm in need of a answer to my question....I'm hoping to have my surgery with the DUKE WLC. I recieved my informational packet in the mail a few days ago, and learned that i need to have a ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS done (along with a few other things) for my first appt. I was wanting to know if that is a painful procedure. If anyone has had that done please let me know waht to expect. It really dosen't mater in the end because if I have to have it done .....then I have t o Have it done. Thanks everyone. Have a good evening!!!

It hurts, I cried like a baby in front of everyone at Presby Lab. I hope that I never have to do that again. But then again I am a big baby and do NOT like needles!! charlene

Thanks for the honest information...I'll prpbably cry myself but im sure I will get over it..(lol.....lol........lol). Thank You!

I went in expecting it was going to be just like getting blood drawn. NOT the case at all. This was definitely painful, but only lasted a short time. They try to relax your wrist as much as possible before and put it in a position that will be less painful. All I can tell you is, don't jerk your hand away. Hold it steady and it will be over before you know it.

I don't remember it hurting much at all. Maybe I have a high tolerance for pain, lol. I wouldn't worry about it. If you hurt it won't be long and it'll be worth it! Good luck! Kathy