Bad veins...

[Jim Scott]

Nah, no correlation between veins & an's.  I have big fat veins and lab techs always smile happily when they see my arms.  Especially the right one.  It practically pops out of my skin begging to be stuck.  I exaggerate a bit of course.

Sharon ~

I'm sure you do exaggerate just a tiny bit - but I agree with your contention that there is no correlation between having an acoustic neuroma and the size of your veins.  I had a large AN and my veins are definitely hefty.  I've never had a problem when a blood draw is necessary - and I had lots of those prior to my surgery (testing, I guess).  Although this is all anecdotal evidence, I don't see how a small tumor on the lining of a nerve in your skull could have any connection to the size and elasticity of your veins.  Of course, I could be mistaken (but I doubt it). 

Jim

[cindyj]

Well, I'm happy to report that today's visit was successful - blood flowed out and after only one stick!  I did everything you all told me to do - I was taking no chances - what a difference - I was so relieved.  I'll no doubt have a migraine tomorrow (mine are stressed related), but I don't even care  

I must say that on the way into the room, I could see the chemo patients recieving their treatments...that certainly put my silly problem to bed.

Thanks to you all!

Cindy