🤞for my routine blood test early this morning…

I got into trouble for having coffee before a blood test. My veins are elusive too. The nurse told me that coffee is dehydrating and I should have had just water instead. Good luck.

I can sympathise - I'm the same. My veins are so hard to find, and I invariably end up like a pincushion. I had to get blood taken just the other week and I've still got a massive bruise on my arm. I hope it all goes smoothly for you.

Good luck!
I have excellent veins ... but being on an anticoagulant is interesting .... the other week I was on my way out when I started to pour blood all over my lovely white top and the surgery floor!

I’m the same. I book a double appointment and have to lie down for the blood test. I was told to drink plenty of water beforehand and to keep warm (especially your arms/hands. All the best!

Mind you, when a doctor decided I needed a blood test on the spot he just went for it and hit a vein straightaway. I complimented him but he just said that years an A&E led to his instant success at venepuncture

I went to an evening blood clinic a few months ago.
The nurse said she didnt mind working evenings, as it was easier to get the blood out, as people had been drinking during the day.