Hi all I know this is dumb but I'm terrified of the IV needle... More so than the actual surgery.

I'm more terrified about them putting the IV needle in especially if they put it on the back of your hand area versus the inner elbow(?) can you let me know if this doesn't hurt and or the least of my worries? I get squirmish just thinking about it

Edited July 5, 201511 yr by wagyu

They put the needle in the back of my hand, which I preferred because I felt I wouldn't have to worry about bending my elbow and cutting off the IV flow. The worst part is the initial poke but once that's over the sharp part retracts and a small flexible needle thing is left in your vein which you can hardly feel. Easy Peasy

Edited July 5, 201511 yr by zonetracy

Just close your eyes and look away and you won't feel anything but a little prick and then all is well

-RC-

Hahah thanks all. Is it the Same as if they are drawing blood kind of prick? Like I won't feel it again after? I just hate that's urial going through my vein feeling. But It seems like it's a prick and all done. I'm going to breathe hard look away and that's it. Eeek!!

Sick nurse here! They are much more fun to put in than get! Once it's in though there is not much to it!

My hospital numbs you before putting the iv in. Ask if they can do that for you.

I remember them putting the needle in the back of my hand. Felt like a little mosquito bite. Then I was O-U-T! woke up and was on my way back to my room.

Nothing to it. And I have a BIG fear of needles.

I am very difficult to put an IV in, last time I had surgery, they knocked me out with gas after trying twice and then put in, not sure if this is an option for this surgery as am pre op, but you can only ask.

Hahahs thanks everyone. I will try to see if they can numb it or knock me out before putting it in... If not I'll suck it up... Gulp.

Won't lie, not pleasant for me. It's always the worst part of surgery for me. Once it's in I am so relieved that I don't even care about the surgery part. Good luck!

Honeybunz, EXACTLY im not scared about them cutting me but I am extremely scared of the IV cause I had surgery before on something else and the one thing I remember from it was not my ( anesthesia vomiting, or pain in my anywhere...) it was the sharp pain and sound of the dang IV. Going into my veins. So I kind of want to see my options here hahahaha

Edited July 5, 201511 yr by wagyu

I do not remember it hurting while it was in. I do remember some tenderness and bruising once it was removed.

My hospital will give me numbing cream and something to relax me. I hate needles, really hate them and I was worried about this but they put my mind at rest. Have you lt them know? I am sure they will be able to help and take away that worry !!

Hugs

Kate

Thanks!! Not yet I'll let them know when I pick a date and I will definitely DEFINITELY let them know big time I want numbing cream or I will cry and wail.

An IV shouldn't hurt.

When there is pain it is caused by 1 of 2 things.

1-The needle inside is resting/poking on the vein wall. This will cause a hematoma if the needle isnt moved to a more comfortable position.

2-The alcohol based cleaning solution, chlorhexidine that they put on the area BEFORE they put the needle in. As the needle goes into the skin it brings the alcohol inside the vein with it and causes a burning sensation. I personally get a bad reaction to the chlorodexidine. I donate blood on a regular basis and I always request iodine instead as there is no reaction for me.