Chapter 1: The Blood Test Dilemma

This morning, I had to return for another blood test, which was rather unfortunate. You might be wondering if I just had one done recently, and the answer is yes, I did. However, when I inquired about the results, I was informed that they had not been processed.

There could be various reasons for this, and after some investigation, it seemed likely they either lost my sample or that it was deemed unusable, possibly due to it being out too long. Regardless of the cause, I found myself repeating the process. Thankfully, I don’t mind needles or the sight of blood; it's just mildly irritating that I had to squeeze in an appointment at 8:30 a.m. to avoid waiting another two weeks.

As the nurse drew my blood, she mentioned there wasn’t enough from one arm, so she needed to take some from the arm that still bore the bruise from my previous visit. To my surprise, it hurt less than expected, which was a pleasant shock.

For some odd reason, I watched the procedure unfold. The nurse joked, “Look at you, you little sicko,” and we shared a laugh, as it’s apparently quite rare for patients to observe the process.

The first arm went smoothly, but as I noticed the blood flowing from the second arm after some difficulty finding a vein, I suddenly felt faint. I had never experienced fainting before, so I was unsure of what to expect.

I had been watching a football match, and just as my favorite player, Ronaldo, scored a goal and celebrated, everything went dark.

When I regained consciousness, I found myself back in the room with the nurse. I could hardly breathe and feared I might faint again or vomit. I was hyperventilating and, to be honest, I was terrified. I had no clue where I was, struggled to breathe, and felt nauseous. I hope I never have to endure that sensation again.

The nurse was incredible, guiding me through the ordeal. After a few minutes of sitting, I felt the need to lie down, and after a short while, I was able to stand and walk again. She kindly escorted me to the car waiting outside, and I apologized for dozing off during the procedure.

Fortunately, that chapter is behind me now, and I’m feeling better. I truly hope my results will be processed swiftly because I could use a break from needles and blood tests.

Until next time,

Thanks for reading!

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