Blood Donors

Serenity · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject: Blood Donors

I always see blood drives in town where they advertise for new donors, but as of yet never managed to go. I once rang the helpline but because I was on a few tablets, they said best not to give it just yet. I don't know if this has now changed? I've always thought it a good idea to donate, you never know when you might need it yourself. I'm not squeamish and luckily I'm not afraid of having my blood taken so I might see about being a donor this year.

Do any of you give blood? Does it make you feel tired or anything?

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daxxxx · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject:

oh goody a willing victim ...ermm volunteer ...i've been looking for someone to go with since i got here

It's so easy , i mean i hate needles but as long as you don't look its fine doesn't hurt at all

Yes you can get tired after and you have to be careful ..no booze for 24 hours.. i went straight from docs once n ended up pissed as a newt after 1 beer !
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Serenity · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject:

Can you go straight home after, or do you have to lay down like they show you in old films? Does it make you feel tired or anything Shirley?
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Dreama · CC&S User Online: Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 349

i used to give blood all the time till i stopped when i was pregnant with my first, obviously you're not allowed to donate pregnant lol. That took up the next 8 years or so due to pregnancy or breastfeeding and i haven't got around to doing it again, but i do want to so i think i will next time its here. Last time i did it you get a cuppa and a biccy afterwards, can't remember having to lie down for long though.
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Serenity · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

lol be nice to get a cuppa made for me mid week that I don't have to make myself!! Well I'm glad I reminded you Shell, maybe we could all try to do it this year

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Memph1s · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject:

i went along with my mum once when i was little, she had the blood taken then they sent her to lay down where she got some tea and a biscuit! i got a biscuit too cos i was a good boy hehe.

i keep thinkin about goin for same reason you gave debs, u never know when u may need the blood urself.

i dont know, maybe one day ill pluck up the courage lol its not that im scared of the process, i just dont like new situations much
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chibi_steph18 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject:

I've given blood twice, at school blood drives. Both times I got sick, though. Nearly threw up, they had to put ice packs all over me, thought I was gonna black out. They told me next time I should eat something before I give blood, then I wouldn't feel so sick afterwards...so, if you go, eat something beforehand.
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Memph1s · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:

you got an incentive to give blood in the states! you get paid for it! over here we have to do it out of the goodness of our hearts
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redhead · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

I went to give blood once but there was a query as my dad as a problem with his blood being to thick ! he had to go every month and have blood taken from him( lots ) he thought they would thin the blood and use it again but no it had to be disposed off. I haven't been since but really should try again as you never now , I had to have a transfusion once as I lost loads during surgery so thanks to the person who did donate ,

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