20 Memes That Nail What It's Like to Have Blood Work Done

Most people unfortunately have to deal with blood work at some point in their lives – but for those with chronic illness, getting blood drawn can be a frequent (and often frustrating) occurrence. For me, the worst part is that fact that I have very small and weak veins, many of which are blown out from years of infusions, IVs and lab work. This often results in the phlebotomist needing to stick me about five or six times before they can find a vein with adequate blood flow. I don’t hold it against them, but still – it’s no fun to walk out of the lab with your arms and hands covered in gauze and bandages.

As unenjoyable as having blood work done can be, sometimes one of the best ways to cope is with a little humor. If laughing helps get you through the struggles of blood draws, you may enjoy the following memes.

1. When your appointment is almost over but then the doctor says he’s gonna need some lab work:

2. When blood draws are never fun:

3. When doctors act like getting blood drawn is no big deal:

4. When you have to get blood drawn but realize you haven’t had anything to eat or drink:

5. When the nurse starts pulling out a ton of vials:

6. When the nurse has trouble finding a vein:

7. When the nurse asks if you’re ready:

8. When you’re trying to stay calm after getting stuck for the 18th time:

9. When a nurse gets it on the first try:

10. When you accidentally look at the needle while it’s still in your arm:

11. When you’ve been stuck several times and the nurse asks how you’re doing:

12. When you have to get blood drawn from multiple locations because your veins keep giving out:

13. When you make it through a blood draw without fainting:

14. When your veins don’t cooperate with needles:

15. When ripping off the Band-Aid is the most painful part:

16. When you leave the lab after getting a lot of blood drawn:

17. When you finally get to eat again after it’s over:

18. When you feel totally drained after getting your blood drawn:

19. When you’re leaving the lab with bandages all over your arms:

20. When someone asks how you’re feeling after getting your blood drawn: