Are You afraid of needles

[Margaret Pilkington]

Because of my work in the NHS I will be quite vocal about my needs.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Because of my work in the NHS I will be quite vocal about my needs.

Thats not like you Margaret

[jaysay]

I have often thought what would happen if I needed a major op, Can't see were I could have a general anaesthetic, with the state of my respiratory system, I probably wouldn't come out of it, so I'll keep my fingers crossed they never have to make the choice

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by jaysay

I have often thought what would happen if I needed a major op, Can't see were I could have a general anaesthetic, with the state of my respiratory system, I probably wouldn't come out of it, so I'll keep my fingers crossed they never have to make the choice

I hope you never need surgery John.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I hope you never need surgery John.

So do I Margaret

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

My brother works in the theatres where they do this kind of surgery.......and he was telling me that I would feel nothing other than a sensation of pressure.
I never worked on opthalmics as a nurse, I did general theatre instead.

Despite the risks from a GA....I think it would be far better for me - they don't want to be having to chase me down some corridor to get me into theatre.

It was your brother that wheeled me in for my first cataract operation.All went very well,never felt a thing.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Good to hear that. He has said that when the time comes he will hold my hand......I told him it will be more than my hand he needs to hold unless I get a GA.

[jaysay]

Well its an early visit to AW this morning I'm of the that big house on the hill to meet a charming young lady who I know with stick a flaming great big needle in the artery on my wrist, I'm telling myself it ain't going to hurt, who the hell am I kidding

[Margaret Pilkington]

Hope it all goes well for you John...will be thinking of you and cringing - but glad it isn't me.

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Well its an early visit to AW this morning I'm of the that big house on the hill to meet a charming young lady who I know with stick a flaming great big needle in the artery on my wrist, I'm telling myself it ain't going to hurt, who the hell am I kidding

Depends who's doing the sticking.Iv'e had the same procedure done at both Blackburn and Blackpool.

Blackburn I really felt it but at B'pool it was just like a normal blood sample procedure.

In any case good luck hope you're ok.

[Gordon Booth]

Perhaps Margery one of the other medical experts can explain- when I go to give blood samples or have tests the doctor/nurse has no trouble finding a vein and getting blood.
When my wife goes they stick the needle in all over the place trying in vain to find a vein, causing her great pain.
Are some peoples veins deeper or smaller and harder to find?

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth

Perhaps Margery one of the other medical experts can explain- when I go to give blood samples or have tests the doctor/nurse has no trouble finding a vein and getting blood.
When my wife goes they stick the needle in all over the place trying in vain to find a vein, causing her great pain.
Are some peoples veins deeper or smaller and harder to find?

Some peoples veins are easier to find than others but on the other hand some nurses are better at the job than others.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Hope it all goes well for you John...will be thinking of you and cringing - but glad it isn't me.

Well came through with flying colours, can't believe it but I never felt a think, that's the first time ever. Mind you I've known the nurse for a while and she's always been very good, but she excelled herself this morning, plus my oxygen levels were slightly better that six months ago, so it was a plus all round today

[cashman]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Well came through with flying colours, can't believe it but I never felt a think, that's the first time ever. Mind you I've known the nurse for a while and she's always been very good, but she excelled herself this morning, plus my oxygen levels were slightly better that six months ago, so it was a plus all round today

So we can expect more hot air than usual then?

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by cashman

So we can expect more hot air than usual then?

I've only two words to say to you Mr Cashman and the second one is Off