Odd WOW Moment

Hi all- So I went in today for my pre-op bloodwork (gallbladder's coming out next week) and for them to draw blood for my 9-month check up. Well, in the past they could only find a "good" vein in my right hand. It always took forever for them to draw blood and it hurt! Well....they asked "which arm?" I said, normally my hand, but you're welcome to see if you can feel a vein since I've only had blood drawn a few times since losing weight. SO...the AWESOME tech. felt around a bit in both arms (I thought for sure it was hand time) and then said..."I like this arm (my right)" and proceeded to prep me. I was prepared for the poke and hunt method that most try....since my veins don't normally play along. BUT...she got a vein on the first try! IN MY ARM!!! I know this is an odd wow moment, and possibly has nothing to do with my losing weight, but I was amazed. She rocked....it didn't even hurt when she switched tubes (I had to have several drawn). SO...now...I sit here almost 2 hours later and my arm doesn't hurt, nor is it even bruising (like my hand normally did)! YEAH!!! Now, I'm hoping all my labs come back with great results! Christina S

I was absolutely told that when I lose weight my viens will show up better too --- so you did have a WOW - weight loss moment.

Lots of wow moments out there, Christina, and that was definitely one! Good luck with the GB surgery. Hugs, Kathy

Yeah, Christina! That's definitely a WOW moment! I've got my fingers crossed for you that the results are great! Hugs, Robin