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Wasn't sure whether to laugh or run.
I'm afraid this will be a somewhat convoluted post, but here goes. I've been on Warfarin (blood thinner) for over twenty years now, which means either weekly or fortnightly blood tests. Needless to sa...
@Zoffiel...I do still have my port... but finding pathology practices with port qualified staff are about as rare as tits on a bull. When my community nurse flushes my port six weekly, she does take my bloods for that cycle, which is useful, but other than that, the two usual staff who were both absent, know me and my veins well. The truth is I really did pack up laughing, and gripping Sam by the handles...remember Sam...my granny walker??...well I escaped with my legs sort of crossed and lurched out the door, before my somewhat shopworn bladder gave way. Next time, if my usual ladies aren't there...I'll just cut to the chase and hang a u turn at the door.