That's exactly why they are going to have to learn to deal with the left arm. I am an easy draw no matter what they thought today (I've been on lithium and depakote and had to have labs done frequently because of difficulty processing the meds so it wasn't unusual for me to get labs monthly or occasionally more often so I absolutely know this for sure). Honestly the hospital here (I've moved since my prior need for lots of labs) just sucks at most everything (except for having an incredible opthomalogist oddly enough). They didn't even try the vein that looks most promising to me nor would they try where I've had IVs successfully placed in the past, also a very visible vein.

The thing that is hard is that I live in a really rural area and I don't know if I'll be able to get labs done anywhere else without a big drive. I kept telling them today that I don't want to risk veins since I have 39 scheduled labs in the year but they weren't that interested.

I wouldn't care so much if I didn't know how easy I am to get blood from.