Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Blood gas is a blood test where the vein is very deep in the wrist. It's hard to find and it HURTS!! Lynne 2/3/05 302/167/150 Dr. Maguire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Yup, don't mean to freak you out or anything. It's all a part of it. You don't want to go into surgery, with the surgeon not knowing everything he can !! You'll do fine. It's just a few minutes in exchange for a lifetime of better health ! How can you argue with that?? LOL Lynne 2/3/05 302/167/150 Dr. Maguire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 I went and got thru the pre-op. Who know the gallbladder ultrasound could be so hurtful. I hated and cried during the blood gas. I have hidden veins and a weak pulse. Anyway, I am off. I go in on Tuesday the 10th for surgery in Langhorn. I can not wait. I have bought my protein mix, baby food, and clothes items for the stay. When ya was there in the hospital was there anything you wish you would have brought with you? I feel like I am forgetting so much. Thanks Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 What is the blood gas? Katina wrote: I went and got thru the pre-op. Who know the gallbladder ultrasound could be so hurtful. I hated and cried during the blood gas. I have hidden veins and a weak pulse. Anyway, I am off. I go in on Tuesday the 10th for surgery in Langhorn. I can not wait. I have bought my protein mix, baby food, and clothes items for the stay. When ya was there in the hospital was there anything you wish you would have brought with you? I feel like I am forgetting so much. Thanks Tina We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Chapstick ... my lips were very dry. I sent my husband out to get it ... > > What is the blood gas? > > > Katina wrote: > I went and got thru the pre-op. Who know the gallbladder ultrasound > could be so hurtful. I hated and cried during the blood gas. I have > hidden veins and a weak pulse. > Anyway, I am off. I go in on Tuesday the 10th for surgery in Langhorn. > I can not wait. I have bought my protein mix, baby food, and clothes > items for the stay. > When ya was there in the hospital was there anything you wish you would > have brought with you? I feel like I am forgetting so much. > Thanks > Tina > > > > > > We are a very active support group. > If the email becomes overwhelming, > please change your setting to NO EMAIL! > Please contact Group Creator > Robyn@... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Tina, Sounds like you are good to go. Sorry the blood gas had to be so miserable. For me the worst of all the pretesting was the Upper GI was the most unpleasant, not painful mind you, but unpleasant. After taking in the pop rocks and then the delightful drink, the tech had me roll 360 degrees on the table 3 times. Then the Dr came in and asked if I would lie on my stomach, to which I answered " not unless you would like your shoes to be white! " He compromised and allowed me to keep the pressure off my tummy. Worst breakfast I ever had...LOL As far as what to bring to the hospital, I found that I brought much more than I needed. I had a book and some magazines...never touched them. If I wasn't walking I was sleeping. I brought a bathrobe, but didn't need that either...it was easier to use 2 hospital gowns. Toothbrush, toothpaste is ok, but they will supply much of that if you need it, even shampoo, conditioner and soap. You definitely want a pair of slippers with no-slip bottoms, the socks they have are good when you are in bed, but not on the floor. Good luck, I will keep you in my prayers. Kathy 284/239/135 Open RNY Dr. Buras 10/20/2005 Pre OP done today I went and got thru the pre-op. Who know the gallbladder ultrasound could be so hurtful. I hated and cried during the blood gas. I have hidden veins and a weak pulse. Anyway, I am off. I go in on Tuesday the 10th for surgery in Langhorn. I can not wait. I have bought my protein mix, baby food, and clothes items for the stay. When ya was there in the hospital was there anything you wish you would have brought with you? I feel like I am forgetting so much. Thanks Tina We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 OMG!!! Am I going to have to get this done for surgery????? I hate when I have to get my blood drawn, I panic!!! SNEEZZZZY@... wrote: Blood gas is a blood test where the vein is very deep in the wrist. It's hard to find and it HURTS!! Lynne 2/3/05 302/167/150 Dr. Maguire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 > > >I am so sorry to scare you. I am a nurse and I give shots and draw blood all the time. But I a a chicken when it comes to me. I actually cried. The ladies were great and she kept saying talk to me. Tell me about your girls, But if I would have spoke then I know I would said Shut and Finish, before I kill you. I told her that when she finally finished. YOU will be fine. If i can do it so can you. Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 LOL I wouldn't have brought so much!!! I would wear the same clothes home that you came in. If you have a pillow that you love bring that, slippers, bathrobe (I hate hospital gowns!!) and hygiene items. The hospital will supply you with a lot of things you will need. I'm so excited for you!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Hugs!! > > I went and got thru the pre-op. Who know the gallbladder ultrasound > could be so hurtful. I hated and cried during the blood gas. I have > hidden veins and a weak pulse. > Anyway, I am off. I go in on Tuesday the 10th for surgery in Langhorn. > I can not wait. I have bought my protein mix, baby food, and clothes > items for the stay. > When ya was there in the hospital was there anything you wish you would > have brought with you? I feel like I am forgetting so much. > Thanks > Tina > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 , I didn't have this done. Hugs!! > Blood gas is a blood test where the vein is very deep in the wrist. It's > hard to find and it HURTS!! > > Lynne > 2/3/05 > 302/167/150 > Dr. Maguire > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 , Try not to panic. I know that needles can be horrifying, but for me the blood gas test was not bad at all. A lot of it depends on who is drawing the blood and how much experience they have doing it. Let them know about your apprehension and request they they don't stick you more than once. If the first person doesn't feel confident in getting it, there most likely is someone around with more experience who can get it the first time. I have heard some describe it as a bee sting, but for me it wasn't any more than a pinch. Hang in there...can someone go with you when you have it done? Kathy 284/239/135 Open RNY Dr. Buras 10/20/2005 Re: Pre OP done today OMG!!! Am I going to have to get this done for surgery????? I hate when I have to get my blood drawn, I panic!!! SNEEZZZZY@... wrote: Blood gas is a blood test where the vein is very deep in the wrist. It's hard to find and it HURTS!! Lynne 2/3/05 302/167/150 Dr. Maguire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Congratulations, I am so excited for you. hahaha You got me excited about mine too now. Good luck! > >Reply-To: GastricBypass-LOSERS >To: GastricBypass-LOSERS >Subject: Pre OP done today >Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:51:50 -0000 > >I went and got thru the pre-op. Who know the gallbladder ultrasound >could be so hurtful. I hated and cried during the blood gas. I have >hidden veins and a weak pulse. >Anyway, I am off. I go in on Tuesday the 10th for surgery in Langhorn. >I can not wait. I have bought my protein mix, baby food, and clothes >items for the stay. >When ya was there in the hospital was there anything you wish you would >have brought with you? I feel like I am forgetting so much. >Thanks >Tina > > > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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