Donating blood in about an hour
DOSW
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So last week I walked into my dorm and right at the entrance there was an American Red Cross blood drive table set up. Of course the moment I set foot inside they ask me if I want to donate blood... there was no escaping it. So I thought what the hell, I might as well. There have been other blood drives that I've ignored so I figured it's about time.
I scheduled it for today. And now I'm kinda nervous. I always get like that before vaccinations but I've never donated blood before, so it's a little nerve-racking.
I should put "Macho Man" by the Village People on a continuous loop to pump myself up.
I scheduled it for today. And now I'm kinda nervous. I always get like that before vaccinations but I've never donated blood before, so it's a little nerve-racking.
I should put "Macho Man" by the Village People on a continuous loop to pump myself up.
It's a town full of losers and I'm pulling out of here to win
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Everyone who's able should do it... It takes nothing but a little of your time...
Wembley 18/06/07
If there was a reason, it was you.
O2 Arena 18/09/09
I gave blood last Thursday and I almost passed out....I don't know why either because I give almost every three months....:(
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
I only tried it once a long time ago and I passed out. I should try it again though.
hurts like hell
Yay! I'm not scared anymore!
Oh shit! I'm scared again!
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
Just don't watch them insert the needle and you'll be fine.
I used to hate needles, but after donating a few times I don't even notice them. Then it turned out the fact I have a rare blood type and a high iron count and never had chicken pox that the Red Cross contacted me to be a platelet donor. It's the same as regular blood donation but it takes about an hour and a half. So now I donate platelets every 3-4 weeks.
I just go in there, pick out a movie and watch it while hooked up to a machine once a month. I figure it's a good way to do something nice for other people and doesn't really take that much time.
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- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
like everyone said, just make sure you eat something beforehand and take it easy afterwards. doesn't hurt, it's a tiny little pinch...
everyone who can give...should give!
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
They told me because of the loss of blood....blood doesn't freak me out at all. I felt light headed and the guy caught me before I hit the floor. IT scared my sister to death! I really don't know why that happened....I got in trouble for giving because I'm having surgery on March 1st....You will be all right, there is a little prick and then it's all good!! First they will prick your finger...they check your iron that way..You have to weigh at least 110 or 115 pounds.
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
I think it was because I hadn't eaten enough and stuff...I was in high school, I probably was just weak from not taking care of myself well enough. It doesn't happen often I don't think.
i give platelets, too...actually it's even better than giving blood because you can drink that same day since you get your blood back!
Do you know how much of the blood that's donated is actually used? Because for some reason I feel like mine will just sit in a refrigerator until it becomes too old and they throw it out. I don't know how that works.
It is supposed to be more common with teenage males to pass out, but they usually grow out of it. I don't know if i will ever try to give blood again, but it's a good thing to do.
Edit* Oh yeah if you pass out and they pull out the needle then they have to throw out your blood. Mine was like almost done and they still had to throw it out.
Ahh, the finger prick. I remember that's how they tested my blood when I was a little kid. Bad memories of that, but that's when I was really little so it's probably not too bad.
Shhh, that was our secret about platelet donation. I gave platelets and hit the bar Saturday night. Good times.
You may be right about contacting everyone about platelets. But the lady who first convinced me on the phone definitely gave me the whole sales pitch of having a very high platelet count and the fact that I am CMV- (no chicken pox or other viruses in that family) which is rare for people nowadays.
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Damn it, I hate you people!
God damn I'm a wuss.
me too....:p
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
I turned sheet white and felt faint but I didn't pass out
Felt tired most of the day after that
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
You will be all right...I promise!!
Let us know how you did...:)
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
My man Joe, can always depend on you.
I work for the Red Cross and I can tell you, the blood supply in this country gets dangerously low on a regular basis. That could mean the difference between life and death for someone.
I too am PETRIFIED of needles. But, I’ve been a blood donor for over 20 years. I just don’t look. And SOLAT is right, the pinch lasts for 2 seconds maximum, you would be shocked at how easy it is to donate.
Please, all of you out there, consider donating today. You will feel good that you have helped save the lives of up to 3 people in little than one hour of your time.
Thanks to the OP for posting this.
If you’re interested, call 1-800-givelife to find a donor center near you.
i've never had chicken pox either! (knock on wood...though i got the vaccine so i think i should be safe at this point!)
I figured giving blood would help me get over it. It didn't really, but I still do it because it's a good thing to do. It doesn't hurt at all, and people are really nice about it, so just got for it.
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
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