PORCH PONDERINGS

Blood Draw

So I did the blood draw as the first step for the eye drops. And indeed - 11 tubes of blood. Now I am a hard stick for any type of blood draw. It usually takes a small needle, a butterfly is what it's called. So, after being poked at least 7 times, and after about an hour, the lady finally got the 11 tubes of blood. Gracious.

I remember once, ages ago now, I went somewhere to sell my plasma. This was during a time when things were bad, money was tight, and you could make a few good bucks a few times a month doing the plasma thing. The people took one look at my veins and said, no dice. They could 'get the blood out but not back in' or something to that effect. Darn.

Then there was a time when I had surgery but was severely anemic. I had to have a blood transfusion. At least 4 units of blood. My hemoglobin was down around 6 - normal is 13 to 14. I ended up with phlebitis in my arm. Which is an inflammation of the veins, not a fun thing.

So the other day I told this young lady doing this blood draw that I did have blood, she did find some, I just don't want to let it go. But she did have some tricks up her sleeve - so if I have to do this all over again in 6 months, I know what to expect.

She did give me some feedback from others that have had these drops made, and it was all good. So I'm encouraged by that. The company called me the next day so they did receive my blood. I paid the fee, and should receive the drops next Friday. Not the 48 hours promised, but because of the holiday, not too bad I guess.

I pray they work and improve my sight and my eyes. Strange protocol. Ain't science wonderful...