Once Again It's Time For Blood Work
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
United States
October 20, 2017 8:21am CST
Happy Friday Everyone!
I'm off to get my blood work done and I can't believe that it's been 3 months already. I'm really hoping that my numbers improve as I did try very hard these past months to make changes. My doctor appointment isn't until next week but this is the only day I have that I can go.
Since it's all fasting blood work I can't even have my coffee and I'm already feeling the effects. My coffee pot is sitting there empty wondering why I've neglected it this morning. I tried to explain that I can't have any coffee until I come home but I don't know if it understood. It looks so sad 
I really didn't want to hurt it's feelings but I plan on stopping at Dunkin Donuts on my way home and getting a nice large cup of coffee. I haven't treated myself to a DD coffee in a long time so I think I'm due. I'll have to bypass the donuts but if I go through the drive-thru I won't be tempted looking at those delicious donuts in the case.
The weather is gorgeous, the sun is shining and maybe I'll take a short ride while I'm out to see if the trees have changed color. From what I can see from my windows everything still looks pretty green with only hints of orange.
Anyway, hope you all have a good day and I'll be back here later to see what's going on.
I really didn't want to hurt it's feelings but I plan on stopping at Dunkin Donuts on my way home and getting a nice large cup of coffee. I haven't treated myself to a DD coffee in a long time so I think I'm due. I'll have to bypass the donuts but if I go through the drive-thru I won't be tempted looking at those delicious donuts in the case.
The weather is gorgeous, the sun is shining and maybe I'll take a short ride while I'm out to see if the trees have changed color. From what I can see from my windows everything still looks pretty green with only hints of orange.
Anyway, hope you all have a good day and I'll be back here later to see what's going on.19 people like this
24 responses
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
20 Oct 17
I talk to my coffee pot too
,We don't have Dunken but we do have Tim Horton's, My backyard is usually wild with color but not this year, just green and a bit of yellow, It must be Global Warming...
,We don't have Dunken but we do have Tim Horton's, My backyard is usually wild with color but not this year, just green and a bit of yellow, It must be Global Warming...3 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
Tim Hortons is not near us but my granddaughter found one at a stadium she was at with her marching band. I think they are similar to Dunkin?
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
21 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225 Tim is Canada's Dunkin! I was surprised to see them in the US now but its there right across the border.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
20 Oct 17
I hope that your get good results from your blood work. I have to have mine done in December. Enjoy your DD coffee! It will taste so good after going without this morning. I hope your coffee pot won't be too mad at you!! 
Enjoy your day!
Enjoy your day!3 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good results as I don't want to take any more medication. I've been working hard at making changes and am encouraged by you with your daily walks and your road to healthy after your heart problems
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. We are still in summer/autumn mode . . . the mornings are very autumn-ish, but later it gets like summer!
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225 Yes, this would be perfect all year 'round - I could live with that!
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
Same here..the evenings and nights are getting colder but the days are still on the warm side. Not too hot but no need for a hoodie or sweater either. I'd be happy if it stayed like this all year
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@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I'm keeping my fingers crossed things come out better than last time
@DianneN (246525)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I hope your bloodwork comes out within normal limits and your coffee hit the spot. I like DD coffee much better than Starbucks. We still have lots of green around, but a few pretty accent trees of orange, red, and yellow. I wish it could stay like this until we leave for FL.
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@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
@DianneN I prefer Dunkin to Starbucks too. I'm hoping my blood work comes out good as I don't need any medical problems at this point. I wish everything would stay lush and green too and I'm sure I'll be singing the blues when we're getting cold snowy days and you're in Florida relaxing on the lanai
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@BigTalpha (117)
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20 Oct 17
Don't even mention blood work to me I have to get it every time I go to a doctor and I can't stand it. It's not that I'm scared of needles it just gets old.
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@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
Getting blood work done is no fun. It's just a pain
@snowy22315 (169828)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I hope your numbers are good. I should be getting bloodwork too..but last year, they told me it would be covered with the cost of my office visit..and then it wasn'T! I have been mad about that ever since. I will roll the dice like I usually do.
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@snowy22315 (169828)
• United States
20 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225 Yes,,,I know. So of course they want me to do it again! I'll do it as long as I get a written statement I am not going to be charged for it.
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
Thats horrible that your blood work wasn't covered and it can be very expensive. I have to have mine done every 3 mos to regulate my thyroid medication as well as other medications I take.
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@dodo19 (47045)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
21 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225 I can imagine. I'm sure you were feeling better, once you had your coffee and something to eat.
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I had to fast for 12 hours so I didn't go for the blood work early so by the time I was done I was craving my coffee and of course something to eat
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Oct 17
I hope the blood work gets done fast for you and goes okay. Enjoy that coffee from DD! =)
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@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
Everything was done fairly fast and my coffee was delicious.
@LadyDuck (457822)
• Switzerland
21 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225 I went out at 7 AM this morning and I needed a warm sweater.
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I'm keeping my fingers crossed things come out better than last time.
We had a few hints of Autumn but it's still warm during the day. No need for a sweater
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
20 Oct 17
Good luck with your blood test. If I didn't make coffee first thing in the morning my coffee pot would think I had lost my little mind. I usually take a cup of coffee with me and drink it after the test. I bought one of those cups that keep drinks warm for 8 hours. Believe it or not, it actually does work.
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@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I had one of those mugs when I worked and would take it with me to work and sip it all morning and yes it did stay warm for hours. Usually I come right home after having the blood work done but today I felt like just getting a coffee and spending some time outside while the weather is still so nice
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
21 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225 it's nice to get out for a while when the weather is nice. I hope you enjoyed your Duncan Donuts coffee. I love it.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Oct 17
Mmmm! I love Dunkin donuts coffee too. good idea ride around and check out things. Have a wonderful day!
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@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I got my coffee and took a short ride around but nothing much is changing color yet. I enjoyed my coffee and time away from the house. I feel as if I've been cooped up way too long
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
How long does it take to have a blood transfusion? Is it painful?
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
21 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225
Sometimes it takes an hour and a half depending on the drops of the blood that the Doctor will be given me. And it is not painful.
@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
It's when you go to the doctor and they take blood to do tests to see if you need adjustments in medications. Not blood donation.
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@peachpurple (13880)
• Malaysia
21 Oct 17
@Marilynda1225 oh blood checkup, that is what we call it here..
@shaggin (71663)
• United States
22 Oct 17
I am not a fan of dunkin donuts coffee but omg are their fresh donuts amazing!
@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
20 Oct 17
My coffee maker can empathize wholeheartedly, as it sits atop the refrigerator, wondering why I continue to drink all that tea.
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@mikaelajuliet (638)
• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Oct 17
Good luck with your blood work, and send your coffee pot my love! I'm sure it understands your need to treat yourself with some DD ;)
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@Marilynda1225 (79645)
• United States
20 Oct 17
I hope my coffee pot makes me nice coffee tomorrow morning and doesn't hold a grudge
