I hate it when they try to take blood and miss

May 15, 2018,12:52 PM
 


They took 4 stabs at it last time to get a needle in, but at least it didn't involve my watch arm. 
Perhaps you are a more cooperative patient than I am ... but not if it took 6 needles.

Get well!

Mike






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Normally I wear a wristwatch. Always!

 
 By: dr.kol : May 15th, 2018-11:24
But not today... Best, Kari ...  
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Not quite sure what happened there

 
 By: xxn : May 15th, 2018-11:29
but wishing you a speedy recovery Kari
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Visited the intensive care unit in Greece.

 
 By: dr.kol : May 15th, 2018-11:51
A week ago on Tuesday they gave me 50-50 chances but I came on Sunday with an ambulance plane back to Finland and will be released from hospital tomorrow. That was an interesting flight; the doctors decided to fly me at sea level meaning the cabin was pre... 
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but did it work? and why did they dothat ? [nt]

 
 By: Watch_kha_wen : May 15th, 2018-11:59
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Partial pressure of oxygen at 300 ft is limit of tolerance

 
 By: MTF : May 15th, 2018-14:38
For someone who needs adequate oxygenation of red blood cells, the partial pressure of oxygen reaching the red blood cells at 300 feet altitude must have been at the limit deemed acceptable. At higher altitude and lower cabin pressure, the partial pressur... 
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300ft is flying under the radar

 
 By: Passionata_george : May 16th, 2018-00:34
good recovery to the OP.
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Thank you for confirming...

 
 By: patrick_y : May 21st, 2018-12:30
I suspected as much. But it's always nice to have someone who knows what he's talking about to confirm!
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May God bless

 
 By: Gelato Monster : May 15th, 2018-16:11
You with speedy recovery Dr Koi. Looking forward to having you well and back in full speed sharing your passion and collection here.
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Your health is the most important thing!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 21st, 2018-12:33
Take care Kari.
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Did you fight with your Rolex AD? ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 15th, 2018-11:30
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You should see him!

 
 By: dr.kol : May 15th, 2018-11:53
And for sure I'm among the first ones getting the new GMT. Best, Kari
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He he... Good news, at least! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 15th, 2018-11:55
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Wish you a speedy recovery...

 
 By: mahesh : May 15th, 2018-11:39
Best, Mahesh.,
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Hope it heals quickly. Cheers S [nt]

 
 By: Hulk : May 15th, 2018-11:39
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That looks terrible, you fell of the stairs or what??

 
 By: raymond74 : May 15th, 2018-11:41
Anyway, get better soon!
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Oh my word!

 
 By: Poky : May 15th, 2018-11:42
Are you OK? I can see you have a drip in as well. I hope you recover quickly.
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I had 6 dips at the same time and those explain my arms.

 
 By: dr.kol : May 15th, 2018-11:59
I tried, by using the extension I can somehow keep a Rolex on my right wrist. Great news! Best, Kari ...  
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Rolex think of everything. Get well soon Dr K

 
 By: Velociphile - No longer in the building : May 15th, 2018-12:03
Dr L
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At least you have your priority right

 
 By: Poky : May 15th, 2018-12:29
Seriously though, hope you get well soon.
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I hate it when they try to take blood and miss

 
 By: cazalea : May 15th, 2018-12:52
They took 4 stabs at it last time to get a needle in, but at least it didn't involve my watch arm. Perhaps you are a more cooperative patient than I am ... but not if it took 6 needles. Get well! Mike ...  
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Take it easy....

 
 By: InHavenPro : May 15th, 2018-11:46
and recover well. Better luck next time as well!! Cheers, Filip
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Best wishes!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2018-11:49
Did you have a Spiromax stent put in?
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Ouch! accident?

 
 By: cazalea : May 15th, 2018-11:50
Best wishes for a quick recovery and short stay in the medical facility Mike
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Get well soon! [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 15th, 2018-11:56
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woow what happened ??

 
 By: Watch_kha_wen : May 15th, 2018-11:58
hope you recover quickly mate Kev
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Ouch ......

 
 By: fomar : May 15th, 2018-12:07
send those tiny little pateks my way , my 6 inch wrists will just about work ! Speedy recovery .
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Recover well, Dr. Kol

 
 By: Joepny : May 15th, 2018-12:08
I wish you a return to good health. Take care. -joe
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Looks like an allergy to

 
 By: sham1 : May 15th, 2018-12:19
platinum Pateks!! And I have seen the weight of the 5131P doing that to many a collector!! Hope you get better soon and leave the platinum Pateks for the rest of us!!
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What happened?

 
 By: vitalsigns : May 15th, 2018-12:21
I hope you are OK. All the best for a quick and full recovery. Cheers, John
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Luckily you can text us your misadventure

 
 By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : May 15th, 2018-12:29
get well back soon, but according to your photos it seems the worst is over. You'd add this disclaimer: No watches were injured during those actions 😛 😛 😛
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Wishing you a speedy recovery! [nt]

 
 By: dedestexhes : May 15th, 2018-12:47
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All the best, Kari and for a quick and full recovery. [nt]

 
 By: crown comfort : May 15th, 2018-13:03
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Get well soon. I wish you a quick recovery. [nt]

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : May 15th, 2018-13:03
No message body
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Get well soon

 
 By: Incandenza : May 15th, 2018-13:13
That looks like a nasty incident. I am so glad to hear that you are OK. Get well soon - accidents like this just show how trivial our hobby really is! Health always comes first.
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Best wishes...

 
 By: kolosstt : May 15th, 2018-13:16
Let the purple skin color be replaced by a purple dial at the earliest opportunity. Regards Kolosstt
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Ouch , that looks painfull 😬

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : May 15th, 2018-13:16
Hope nothing serieus ? Hope you will recover soon 🙏🏻
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Hope all is well Kari! Sorry to hear you had such an adventure in Greece!

 
 By: agyzace : May 15th, 2018-13:33
Take good care and all the best, Alex
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Ouch. Speedy recovery my friend. [nt]

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : May 15th, 2018-13:38
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Get well soon Kari-- the pup also sends his best.

 
 By: pastaboy1939 : May 15th, 2018-13:39
...  
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We had some tough times:

 
 By: dr.kol : May 16th, 2018-22:06
Just before I was hospitalised, our St. Bernard "Fifi" passed away. She was below 6 years old. My wife wants a new friend soonest possible but there are some complications because we will move to Finland within one year and we do not know yet in what kind... 
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Godspeed on your recovery

 
 By: reintitan : May 15th, 2018-14:25
And when you're better maybe you can give us the details.
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Speedy recovery to you

 
 By: Seconds : May 15th, 2018-16:01
Best Regards Seconds
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I hope you get to wear those watches again quickly

 
 By: rnaden : May 15th, 2018-16:18
Not sure what happened, Kari, but I do wish you a speedy recovery. Take care.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, Kari...

 
 By: AlexSunrise : May 15th, 2018-16:32
Sorry to hear about this happenning and your holiday being cut short, but the important thing is that soon you will be home resting and on route to a full recovery. All the best, Alex
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Dear Kari - Wishing you a speedy recovery. [nt]

 
 By: Bill : May 15th, 2018-16:45
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Wow

 
 By: patrickmaniac : May 15th, 2018-16:46
Get well soon! Cheers PAt
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Hoping you get better soon! [nt]

 
 By: Pedro_Ramos : May 15th, 2018-16:58
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Get well...

 
 By: mdg : May 15th, 2018-17:47
...I hate hospitals (though I have been there far too much lately)...so I hope you will be home and recovered soon...
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Get well soon Kari.

 
 By: geross : May 15th, 2018-18:37
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. God bless! Geross.
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You can never have enough well wishes.

 
 By: meatrackmd : May 15th, 2018-18:39
Speedy recovery, big guy, but sounds like you'll be ok. Sincerely, Your friendly Greek doc
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God bless and get well soon! [nt]

 
 By: fernando : May 15th, 2018-18:50
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Feel better soon! [nt]

 
 By: LS : May 15th, 2018-19:06
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normally i wear a whristwatch

 
 By: time4fun : May 15th, 2018-19:35
speedy recovery and good luck for many years to come levan
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I wonder what happened?

 
 By: BABKA : May 15th, 2018-21:41
Read through the post but still a mystery. Feel better though!
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Yikes! Sorry to hear this. Get well soon Kari [nt]

 
 By: descartes1 : May 16th, 2018-02:06
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Sorry to see this...hope you have a quick recovery! NT

 
 By: ZeroHour : May 16th, 2018-05:08
NT
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ouch ... wish you a speedy recovery. Sisu shall be with you !

 
 By: chris7509 : May 16th, 2018-05:16
All the best. Christophe
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Kari! How many times do I have to tell you! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : May 16th, 2018-06:58
. . . you can't wear your bracelets that tight.
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Get well soon

 
 By: Watcholic_id : May 16th, 2018-07:18
cheers
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Our best wishes for a super fast recovery!!!

 
 By: renerod : May 16th, 2018-08:33
Have you thought of wearing a purple dial watch? Get well soon! And tell us latter what happened René
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Get well soon, Kari and all the best. [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : May 16th, 2018-08:41
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Wish you a quick recovery [nt]

 
 By: brauner : May 16th, 2018-10:47
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Get well soon, best wishes [nt]

 
 By: drphileasfogg : May 16th, 2018-11:37
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Best wishes

 
 By: TomasEriksson : May 20th, 2018-11:44
I hope for a full and speedy recovery. /Tomas
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Damn !!! What happened ?

 
 By: bimbeano : May 20th, 2018-12:07
I hope you recover well my friend ! Take care :-( Kisses from Louie ! Filip ...  
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We had some tough times.

 
 By: dr.kol : May 20th, 2018-13:14
While I was hospitalised in Greece, our St. Bernard "Fifi" passed away. She's difficult to replace but we try... We picked up a Labrador puppy last week and the bitch is so fresh that she does not even have a name. Best, Kari
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:-(

 
 By: bimbeano : May 21st, 2018-08:34
Oh noo :-( .... Fifi passing away makes me feel sad. Send pictures of the lab when you can ... keep well and take care ! Filip
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Our Labrador is crazy!

 
 By: dr.kol : May 23rd, 2018-12:54
She eats all kinds of shoes. Today the nameless Labrador got a new friend: an African Grey parrot, 5 months of age, called Kaija joined the family. Best, Kari
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They only eat shoes until they're about 2 years old.

 
 By: bimbeano : May 24th, 2018-07:57
So now is the time to save money on new shoes while wearing out (and eating) your old the dog Bimbeano .... but only if she resembles me a bit
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Get well soon. Hang in there! [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : May 20th, 2018-12:17
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