Bruises
01.11.09 (4:17 am) [edit]
There's a nasty bruise on the inside of my arm. Had a routine blood test a few days ago and had the world's most inept technician. He stuck the needle in me and failed to locate the vein, so what does he do? Starts poking around my arm with the needle. Probably hit a few dozen tiny blood vessels. The blood formed a dime-shaped bruise which is only now starting to clear up. Nasty as it is, it's kind of fascinating. Watching CSI: NY has made me more attuned to bruising, I think. I've been tracking the color of the bruise. According to what I've seen, the first few days, a bruise is red - the color of the fresh blood. Then it might go through a few more color changes before it finally turns yellowish-brownish, and fades away. Tiny patches of green have begun to form on my bruise, so it's only a matter of time before it's gone. And who said you couldn't learn anything from TV?
Final thought: Next time I'm getting another technician.
Final thought: Next time I'm getting another technician.
posted by: alaskawildflowers (reply)
post date: 01.10.09 (11:11 am)
It's amazing, isn't it? a little knowledge goes a long way. I once learned how to upholster a couch from watching MTV.
posted by: Ladyg (reply)
post date: 01.11.09 (10:14 pm)
Be sure to ask for another tech sooner.
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 01.14.09 (10:37 am)
Reply to: alaskawildflowers
Upholstery on MTV? amazing!
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 01.14.09 (10:38 am)
Reply to: Ladyg
Definitely asking for new tech next time!