" Cause you don't give blood... to take it back again "
fill up on the juice and cookies they give you afterwards before you drive out.
nice gesture btw.
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Yep, Solat13 and nfanel are pretty awesome people. (I met you guys in line at the Cornell show at the TLA, if you remember.)
Okay, so now I gotta prepare myself for the fingerprick, and it'll be smooth sailing after that it seems. Gulp...
of course i remember!
and you will be fine. thinking about it is much scarier than actually doing it. then before you know it, it will be over, you'll feel good about yourself, and you'll be feasting on the free cookies and applejuice.
i think they ask everyone to give platelets. they stalk me about that...haha.
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!
You crack me up!!
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Good luck, have fun! Start a round of singing PJ songs as you wait in line. You'll spruce up the place, eh?
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i think they ask everyone to give platelets. they stalk me about that...haha.
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!
You're nuts!! I did that once when I was in college because I was broke and my best friend was coming into town.... the lab was paying $50. anyways, when they were pumping the blood back in my body the machine started beeping and i looked down and my vein was expanding. I fucking FREAKED OUT :eek: the nurse then came over and flicked my vein and then adjusted the machine, and the rest of the procedure went okay.
I did get wasted that night though
Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
I always try to give blood whenever the Red Cross comes to our workplace. One time I couldn't give for a year because I went to Cozumel for a week's vacation.
In college I remember one time I was giving blood and the nurse told me, "Are you OK, you look really pale." And I said, "Cool! You got a mirror?"
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Ahem... kind of embarrassing... I was so nervous that I couldn't get my pulse down below 103, and I couldn't donate. So yeah, it was kind of shameful. But they said I can come back tomorrow, and I definitely will. All that thinking about it screwed me over, haha.
I wish I could rename this thread "Donating blood in about 24 hours."
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I've never been able to donate blood because I'm diabetic. My blood is "tainted" with too much sugar. (I'm type 1 by the way, totally insulin dependent).
To all of you that have donated blood, I'd like to Thank You for doing that. My son has received about 12 transfusions in his short little life. He may have some of YOUR blood in him!! THANK YOU!!!
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Ahem... kind of embarrassing... I was so nervous that I couldn't get my pulse down below 103, and I couldn't donate. So yeah, it was kind of shameful. But they said I can come back tomorrow, and I definitely will. All that thinking about it screwed me over, haha.
I wish I could rename this thread "Donating blood in about 24 hours."
Just think of the litte train that could. I always do. Also, whether you do it today, tomorrow, next year, whatever, it's all good, and appreciated
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Ahem... kind of embarrassing... I was so nervous that I couldn't get my pulse down below 103, and I couldn't donate. So yeah, it was kind of shameful. But they said I can come back tomorrow, and I definitely will. All that thinking about it screwed me over, haha.
I wish I could rename this thread "Donating blood in about 24 hours."
it's the effort that counts. there's really nothing to worry about. i know some people have said they reacted differently, but i've never had a bad experience and none of the people i have gone with have either. the worst thing i can say is that one of the girls took a long time to finish and felt a little weak. i was done in a matter of minutes...which doesn't bode well for me if i get stabbed or shot, i guess.
if you're still worked up tomorrow, no shame at all. at least you tried.
i was done in a matter of minutes...which doesn't bode well for me.............
*snickers* i'm sorry... i couldn't resist....
i think it means you have a big heart.... or something like that...
i'm on a temporary blood donation hiatus right now, because i've had a piercing in the last 6 monts.... i'm back on schedule in June.... the cookies and juice are the best!
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I've never been able to donate blood because I'm diabetic. My blood is "tainted" with too much sugar. (I'm type 1 by the way, totally insulin dependent).
To all of you that have donated blood, I'd like to Thank You for doing that. My son has received about 12 transfusions in his short little life. He may have some of YOUR blood in him!! THANK YOU!!!
Poor baby boy, what was wrong with him?
And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
As a member of the Armed Services Blood Program (the military's supply of blood), I want to thank everyone that donates! It's very important, just takes a little bit of your time. It's important to make sure you've eaten and are well hydrated, and if you're not feeling well let the staff know immediately. Get a good tech (like myself ) and you should do just peachy!
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DOSW - awesome that you volunteered and that you're going back!!! I thank everyone who donates. I used to organize 2 blood drives a year at my old company plus I was a VIP donor (4+ times per year)...they hated to see my scrawny veins but my pump is great, I can fill a bag in 6 minutes. Anyway, kind of fell off the wagon with donating in the last year and a half and need to get back to it. My goal is to donate a gallon. Blood can't be manufactured, it can only come from generous people such as yourself! Keep it up!
believe it or not, we don't "need" anything. that is only the spoiled brat in us trying to fill some temporary solution to an emptyness that does not exist.
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I always wanted to donate, but I was always under the weight limit. Since then I've gone over the weight thing, but found out I'm borderline anemic so don't qualify anyway. :( It's a great thing to do though.
Just editing to add that you can have your young/healthy dog donate blood too. It's always needed and is an easy thing to do.
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I'm very fortunate. I have great veins and have zero fear of needles.
Nurses love my veins. I role up both of my sleeves and say, "OOOH, Yeah! Take your pick!"
I haven't given blood since high school, though. And I did almost pass out, but it was my own fault. They told me I needed to sit there, but I could see that my bus was about to leave, so I ran out the door. The feeling reminded me of what it feels like to try to run in a dream.
I guess I'll need to give some blood before my next tattoo, since they want you to wait a year after a tattoo before giving blood.
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I'm very fortunate. I have great veins and have zero fear of needles.
Nurses love my veins. I role up both of my sleeves and say, "OOOH, Yeah! Take your pick!"
I haven't given blood since high school, though. And I did almost pass out, but it was my own fault. They told me I needed to sit there, but I could see that my bus was about to leave, so I ran out the door. The feeling reminded me of what it feels like to try to run in a dream.
I guess I'll need to give some blood before my next tattoo, since they want you to wait a year after a tattoo before giving blood.
the delay for donating blood has factored into all my tattoo decisions! I love my tattoos but I hate not being able to donate blood.
and something they don't mention to you? don't blow up balloons afterwards. I thought nothing of decorating someone's desk for their 30th birthday after I donated blood at my office. Uhm..yeah....the whole world started closing in and I ended up having to get a ride home!
believe it or not, we don't "need" anything. that is only the spoiled brat in us trying to fill some temporary solution to an emptyness that does not exist.
I have eaten so much gold I crapped excellence - drtyfrnk29
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all!
Ahem... kind of embarrassing... I was so nervous that I couldn't get my pulse down below 103, and I couldn't donate. So yeah, it was kind of shameful. But they said I can come back tomorrow, and I definitely will. All that thinking about it screwed me over, haha.
I wish I could rename this thread "Donating blood in about 24 hours."
Good luck tomorrow. And if you need to relax before giving swing on the board ... lol
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another one I've come to depend on.
and me too, the finger prick is worse than the needle
Same here. I know it's coming and fully know what to expect, yet it still is worse than the actual needle.
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Yep, Solat13 and nfanel are pretty awesome people. (I met you guys in line at the Cornell show at the TLA, if you remember.)
Okay, so now I gotta prepare myself for the fingerprick, and it'll be smooth sailing after that it seems. Gulp...
You will do just fine....:)
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
Yep, I remember and you'll be fine. It will go by so fast you won't even realize. Just bring your ipod and you'll be good to go.
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fill up on the juice and cookies they give you afterwards before you drive out.
nice gesture btw.
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES
http://www.UNOS.org
Donate Organs and Save a Life
and you will be fine. thinking about it is much scarier than actually doing it. then before you know it, it will be over, you'll feel good about yourself, and you'll be feasting on the free cookies and applejuice.
You crack me up!!
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
You're nuts!! I did that once when I was in college because I was broke and my best friend was coming into town.... the lab was paying $50. anyways, when they were pumping the blood back in my body the machine started beeping and i looked down and my vein was expanding. I fucking FREAKED OUT :eek: the nurse then came over and flicked my vein and then adjusted the machine, and the rest of the procedure went okay.
I did get wasted that night though
In college I remember one time I was giving blood and the nurse told me, "Are you OK, you look really pale." And I said, "Cool! You got a mirror?"
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I wish I could rename this thread "Donating blood in about 24 hours."
To all of you that have donated blood, I'd like to Thank You for doing that. My son has received about 12 transfusions in his short little life. He may have some of YOUR blood in him!!
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
it's the effort that counts.
if you're still worked up tomorrow, no shame at all. at least you tried.
*snickers* i'm sorry... i couldn't resist....
i think it means you have a big heart.... or something like that...
i'm on a temporary blood donation hiatus right now, because i've had a piercing in the last 6 monts.... i'm back on schedule in June.... the cookies and juice are the best!
Even for a tough Brooklyn dude like U! :rolleyes:
Poor baby boy, what was wrong with him?
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
I have eaten so much gold I crapped excellence - drtyfrnk29
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all!
Just editing to add that you can have your young/healthy dog donate blood too. It's always needed and is an easy thing to do.
Nurses love my veins. I role up both of my sleeves and say, "OOOH, Yeah! Take your pick!"
I haven't given blood since high school, though. And I did almost pass out, but it was my own fault. They told me I needed to sit there, but I could see that my bus was about to leave, so I ran out the door. The feeling reminded me of what it feels like to try to run in a dream.
I guess I'll need to give some blood before my next tattoo, since they want you to wait a year after a tattoo before giving blood.
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html
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"We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
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Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
the delay for donating blood has factored into all my tattoo decisions! I love my tattoos but I hate not being able to donate blood.
and something they don't mention to you? don't blow up balloons afterwards. I thought nothing of decorating someone's desk for their 30th birthday after I donated blood at my office. Uhm..yeah....the whole world started closing in and I ended up having to get a ride home!
I have eaten so much gold I crapped excellence - drtyfrnk29
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all!
Good luck tomorrow. And if you need to relax before giving swing on the board ... lol
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