Comments on Id Rather Be Blogging: It's Like The Olympics, But Not

BusyDad: Yeah, you are probably right! But the blo...

2008-05-31T20:57:00.000-05:00

BusyDad: Yeah, you are probably right! But the blood test went well; I was concentrating on getting the shot, so I didn't get queasy at all (like I usually do!)

Well the way things are going these days, it proba...

2008-05-27T13:59:00.000-05:00

Well the way things are going these days, it probably won't be too long before "drug testing" actually becomes and Olympic event! And Yeowch - I can't even look at my blood being drawn, much less focus and click on it.

Toners: The only "reminders" I get is for the dent...

2008-05-25T08:58:00.000-05:00

Toners: The only "reminders" I get is for the dentist - which is the Winter Olympics in my world...

Lady Banana: And I'll bet not ONE of your patients ever asked to take pictures; right?

Karen Meg: Thanks and thanks!!

DJ: Yeah, I took pics; something the tech said had never happened before. I am weird. And thanks too!

Huckdoll: Okay, I am SO asking for the recliner and refreshments next time...

Canadian Flake: Yeah, one of those vials was for a fasting glucose... I know what you mean.

ughhhhhhh these lovely events should be outlawed I...

2008-05-24T12:45:00.000-05:00

ughhhhhhh these lovely events should be outlawed I think..they were invented by men I feel sure..lmaoooo.

I often have to fast for blood work due to the diabetes...and I don't enjoy it much either..lol.

Oh my gosh, I am queasy just from reading that and...

2008-05-24T03:43:00.000-05:00

Oh my gosh, I am queasy just from reading that and seeing the pictures. Last time I had blood drawn, I fainted and fell. Luckily, there is a very special room for the fainters which included leather recliners and apple juice!

Now I always tell them that I'm a fainter and I get that room.

You are so funny!!!! You took a pic of your blood...

2008-05-24T02:47:00.000-05:00

You are so funny!!!! You took a pic of your blood being taken? No wonder you faint! Lol, I love your posts.

This takes blogging to a whole new level Maureen, ...

2008-05-23T21:43:00.000-05:00

This takes blogging to a whole new level Maureen, you have pix of your blood drawing ... you take the gold, that's for sure! I could never do that, take pix I mean. Usually have to look away.

Good luck on the next round!

What a great idea taking a shot of your own blood ...

2008-05-23T16:36:00.000-05:00

What a great idea taking a shot of your own blood test!

It would be fun to do that at a blood donation session...

BTW I am a qualified phlebotomist although I'm not currently doing that..

LOL! You brought it all back to me and described t...

2008-05-23T00:25:00.000-05:00

LOL! You brought it all back to me and described the exact reasons why checkups are something I avoid as long as I can until the office leaves me enough annoying, perky "friendly reminders" that I am due for a checkup :) Great post - as always!

Tara: It's the only way I can get through it all.....

2008-05-22T18:34:00.000-05:00

Tara: It's the only way I can get through it all... and thanks!

Momo: Woot! I have my very own coach! I am going to remember your sage advice; (I'm gonna need it). Thank you.

For the scale portion, I suggest a uniform of thin...

2008-05-22T17:22:00.000-05:00

For the scale portion, I suggest a uniform of thin shorts, a tank top and flip flops. And, don't forget to take off the flip flops right before mounting.

Spreading out the events? Whodda thunk... and here...

2008-05-22T14:15:00.000-05:00

Spreading out the events? Whodda thunk... and here I've been trying to cram them all into one day. I like your method better. Cool pix!

PG: Thanks! I need you as a coach! You are an insp...

2008-05-22T13:27:00.000-05:00

PG: Thanks! I need you as a coach! You are an inspiration, to be sure. Ha! I KNEW there must have been a term to describe every four years!!! Thanks!

Nora: Well, I'm 48 this year, so there are tests I need to have now I have never had before. We have diabetes in the family, so I was tested for that. As well, I've never had a cholesterol workup, so the other tube and fasting was for that... and since we have socialized medicine, at least I don't have to pay for it (well, other than in my taxes, of course!)

It sounds like Canadians take their health awfully...

2008-05-22T13:21:00.000-05:00

It sounds like Canadians take their health awfully serious. What do they look for in all these tests? To see if you are still breathing? You're not a blond are you? It all sounds very expensive and I wonder if it is all necessary when you are a relatively young and healthy woman. Sounds to me like a way for the medical system to make some money out of people. It's a good thing that you don't go every year. Although I do understand the stirrups test.

quadrennial is the word, so you were in the ballpa...

2008-05-22T13:04:00.000-05:00

quadrennial is the word, so you were in the ballpark.

And nice work busting the camera out. I am always afraid to ask at the Docs. Maybe next time.

Good luck getting yourself into a condition that won't completely piss off your doctor! You can do it!

Mr. Zig: Yeah, I was waffling back and forth for ...

2008-05-22T12:44:00.000-05:00

Mr. Zig: Yeah, I was waffling back and forth for a bit before I just bit the bullet and asked. I was surprised she said yes, to be honest!

Lotus07: Heh, good for you for knowing the title! Usually I can't look either (I don't watch the poke), but taking photos actually made it painless; I was concentrating on getting the shot instead of watching, if that makes sense... and we were both laughing the whole time!

JD: I will definitely HAVE to follow that link!!! And the Stirrups Comp has me nervous; there definitely WILL NOT be photos of that one!

Vegas Princess: Oooohhh... hope everything went okay today.

Ed: But, but, you're a NURSE! I thought you guys had fortitudes of steel! I've passed out a couple of times; once when donating blood, the other when I was having a procedure where they removed blood, added an XRay agent and then RE-injected me with it. That freaked me out...

Phoenix5: Ha! Thanks... but I am a wimp; if I wasn't joking so much during the event, I would have been sweating it out like normal. And there is NO WAY I could get up on stage... I am blissfully alone when I post these... ;) (and I can't hear the Boos from the audience)

Don Mills Diva: What I'll do in the name of blogging, I'll tell ya...

Slyde: Well, I have to give props to the tech; she was so good, I barely felt it!

Andi: Apparently. But I try to go as least as humanly possible. And I WORK in a hospital!

I'm like lotus07 - although I really don't mind th...

2008-05-22T11:08:00.000-05:00

I'm like lotus07 - although I really don't mind the needle, I can't look at it. Ew.

I've tired of doctor's appointments after two pregnancies. Are you seriously telling me I have to keep going? Sigh.

ack! that picture with the needle in your arm is ...

2008-05-22T10:50:00.000-05:00

ack! that picture with the needle in your arm is making me cringe.. and its not even my arm!

ouch!

I love that you tok those pictures! I'm too queasy...

2008-05-22T07:54:00.000-05:00

I love that you tok those pictures! I'm too queasy to even look as well...

Once again you entertained me with your hilarious ...

2008-05-21T21:23:00.000-05:00

Once again you entertained me with your hilarious descriptions! I've never thought of comparing a visit to the doctor's to the Olympics! You are so very creative! Not to mention funny! Ever thought about trying stand-up comedy? LOL!

I've never had trouble seeing my own blood, but watching someone else's has made me queasy on occasion. Neat that you took pictures!

Man, I was a nurse and I can't watch my blood draw...

2008-05-21T20:46:00.000-05:00

Man, I was a nurse and I can't watch my blood draws. I get sick and pass out. You get the gold definitely for taking pics of the horrid event.

You pictures made me dizzy.

But I have to g...

2008-05-21T20:41:00.000-05:00

You pictures made me dizzy.

But I have to give credit to lotus07 knowinf the name of those people who take your blood. I would have no idea what a phlobotomist is without seeing it mentioned here.

I run a heat of my own tomorrow, complete with MRI hurtles and X-ray joust.

For the past 8 years, I've won the Gold in Needle ...

2008-05-21T18:54:00.000-05:00

For the past 8 years, I've won the Gold in Needle Sports.

I even filmed my thyroid biopsy here!

http://idothings.info/i-had-a-needle-stuck-in-my-throat-so-you-dont-have-to/

Congrats on making it through this event. I'm sure you'll medal in the Stirrups Competition.

You actually took a picture of the phlobotomist ta...

2008-05-21T17:06:00.000-05:00

You actually took a picture of the phlobotomist taking your blood? You have more fortitude than I do....I can't even look at the needle.

sweet! you took pictures of your blood extraction!...

2008-05-21T15:03:00.000-05:00

sweet! you took pictures of your blood extraction! I've wanted to do that for some time, but never had the courage to pull my camera out! I was too afraid of the lady with the needle!