Difficult IV stick - Update!

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Hi Everyone! I just wanted to write a quick update and thank everyone again who responded to me about my concerns about asking for an IV nurse since I'm a difficult stick. Thanks to you all, I arrived early for my CT and did ask for an IV nurse. They didn't mind me asking at all... and the IV nurse got the IV in on the first try and it didn't even hurt! It couldn't have gone any better... so thank you all! The guy who did the IV confirmed that I definitely should always ask for an IV nurse and that it would not be considered "demanding."

The CT results ended up being inconclusive... only told us that yes, there is a mass in there, but no idea what it is. It also showed a 6-cm ovarian cyst and so I also had an ultrasound. They didn't seem all that worried about the cyst, though. Because of the adenomatous polyps I had and the strange mass, the doctor has recommended that I have surgery to remove the mass and also have a right colectomy. So that is the plan. Looks like I'll be taking some time off from school... I hate that. But better to deal with all of this now while I'm in pre-nursing than later when I'm actually in nursing school.

Anyway... thanks again!;)

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Specializes in Staff nurse.

Hugs and prayers to you. And btw, you as the patient advocated for the patient, lol! Good work!

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Specializes in Gyn Onc, OB, L&D, HH/Hospice/Palliative.

Thanks for the follow up and best thoughts and prayers for your upcoming surgery

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good luck. my prayers will be with you.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Nice to hear an update. I'm glad it went well for you. Best wishes.

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I'm glad it worked out about the IV, never had any doubt that it would! I will hold good thoughts for you during this time, please keep us updated as you feel like sitting in front of the computer.

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Good luck to you! Please keep us posted. Sending prayers your way...

Tiffany

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I'm glad things went well with the IV. You will be in my prayers. I hope things go well for you.

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.

:icon_hug: thanks for the update! and good for you for asking for the IV nurse! good luck to you in the future, and keep us posted on your progress.

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Specializes in Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology.

Thanks so much for the update.

I'm so glad that everything went well for you.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you have your surgery ;

I wish you all the best.

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Specializes in Med/Surg and Wound Care, PACU.

good luck, keep us posted

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Specializes in geriatrics,med/surg,vents.

Good thoughts and prayers for the surgery and a quick recovery

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