Holy Endoscopy Batman! That was a good sleep.
So, I'm scheduled for surgery on 11/25 and I've done all my tests except the psych, cardio and pulmo (all easy and no needles involved)...I'm having trouble with my veins though..apparently my veins are tiny (that's about the only thing that is). Everytime I need blood taken or like yesterday for my endoscopy I needed an IV, it takes like 4 to 5 times of jabbing before it works (I'm bruised in 5 different places)..now the endoscopy was a cake walk for anyone who has to have one..my trauma is with blood or IV needles. Does anyone else have this trouble...I get so anxious I'm hysterical and sweating and crying...I hate needles and have always almost passed out..the worst part of the WLS for me will be them trying to find my veins again..I need to be sedated to get my IV..I can't take another round of this! Any advice.
Hi neighbor. I'm in Springfield!
First, tell them to use a butterfly, it is tiny. Second, the anesthesiologist will likely start a second line once they get you into the OR but by then you will be out. It's the first line that is always a
B**&&^ and has to go in before they start ANY IV sedation. Pediatric or butterfly needles. Let them try your hands (between your knuckle) also. They can do feet, too. Not your wrist as that hurts a lot. Better yet, have them call an IV nurse. These folks have gobs of experience starting a line on a hard stick. I'm an RN and a hard stick so I know how you feel.
Once you start losing some weight, those veins will be less difficult to find!
Yes, endoscopy was no big deal. How about colonoscopy, the prep is far worse than the test!
Good luck, Andrea
First, tell them to use a butterfly, it is tiny. Second, the anesthesiologist will likely start a second line once they get you into the OR but by then you will be out. It's the first line that is always a
B**&&^ and has to go in before they start ANY IV sedation. Pediatric or butterfly needles. Let them try your hands (between your knuckle) also. They can do feet, too. Not your wrist as that hurts a lot. Better yet, have them call an IV nurse. These folks have gobs of experience starting a line on a hard stick. I'm an RN and a hard stick so I know how you feel.
Once you start losing some weight, those veins will be less difficult to find!
Yes, endoscopy was no big deal. How about colonoscopy, the prep is far worse than the test!
Good luck, Andrea
Nurses love me as I have the best veins known to man and god - LOL!! In fact, I donate blood/platelets constantly and the blood center is always amazed at how great they are. It also helps that I don't mind needles.
I had both my endoscopy and colonoscopy done at the same time since i turned 50 this year and it was no big deal. My gasto gave me the pills to take instead of the liquid. Both have their pros and cons.
Are you having it done at Suburban Essex Endoscopy? That is where Dr. Strom's office sent me and they were great - no problems whatsoever.
I am going for my first fill on 10/9 - I can't wait to start to see some real results and have the band work the way it is supposed to.
I had both my endoscopy and colonoscopy done at the same time since i turned 50 this year and it was no big deal. My gasto gave me the pills to take instead of the liquid. Both have their pros and cons.
Are you having it done at Suburban Essex Endoscopy? That is where Dr. Strom's office sent me and they were great - no problems whatsoever.
I am going for my first fill on 10/9 - I can't wait to start to see some real results and have the band work the way it is supposed to.
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