Just gave blood again, do you?

mattjd · 27 Jun 2012 at 18:29

Nikumba said:
Good on you, also have them take the blood from the arm you do not write with.

I know it sounds daft but on rare occasions some things can go wrong, better its in the arm you don't write with.

Although maybe in today's modern age it should be opposite to your mouse hand.

Kimbie

Thanks for the tip!

JCBeastie · 27 Jun 2012 at 19:03

On my 6th donation, wouldn't mind donating as often as they'd allow but they only seem to be swinging by every 4-5 months. :|

Shoei · 27 Jun 2012 at 19:24

used to give blood(another O-) but not allowed now I have MS.

One · 27 Jun 2012 at 20:11

Shoei said:
used to give blood(another O-) but not allowed now I have MS.

o- can literally be put into anyone! I'm o+ i can be put in any + people, I'm also the most popular.

JBod · 27 Jun 2012 at 21:07

desires said:
They take gays now as long as you're not active. Or are you just a raging homo?

Nope they just don't approve of my hobby

One · 27 Jun 2012 at 21:09

JBod said:
Nope they just don't approve of my hobby

You like African brothels eh!

Gilbert89 · 27 Jun 2012 at 21:26

Had a few blood tests not a huge fan although the amount they take when giving blood daunts me.

robbalmbra · 27 Jun 2012 at 22:17

I would but I can't stand needles. They frighten me to death.

The Halk · 27 Jun 2012 at 22:25

At the moment they won't because I've had meningitis recently.

Ninaaaaaaah · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:33

I do not donate blood. The why is here and nothing much has changed since.
Donating my organs instead.

Muban · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:50

Due to do my 3rd platelet donation Monday after next.

75 minutes of relaxation reading my Kindle while they bring me orange juice, tea (or coffee) and toast with cheese, jam or marmalade. Can't complain

Abraxaz1 · 27 Jun 2012 at 23:59

Ninaaaaaaah said:
I do not donate blood. The why is here and nothing much has changed since.
Donating my organs instead.

wtf? so don't donate through sanquin??

I would love to donate but the only donation events around me are on the ******* buss and they decide to randomly stop donations at 3pm :confused:

have to wait until the blood bus comes into work

Huw · 28 Jun 2012 at 19:13

Abraxaz1 said:
I would love to donate but the only donation events around me are on the ******* buss and they decide to randomly stop donations at 3pm
have to wait until the blood bus comes into work

Really? Don't they do any drop-in sessions where you are? In my town there's a handful of venues, and they generally stay open until mid-late evening. Sucks if that's not the case where you are.

Muban · 2 Jul 2012 at 17:59

Got called at short notice this morning and asked if I could come in a week early and donate today. In, donated platelets and out the door in 1hr 10 minutes. Barely had time to finish my tea and toast!

AndrewP · 2 Jul 2012 at 21:10

They've started sending out the donor health questionnaire in advance now up here to save time as well, just had mine through for sessions in the next few weeks.

alexakasloth · 2 Jul 2012 at 21:13

Booked in my 5th session for Thursday.

Meridian · 2 Jul 2012 at 23:00

Muban said:
Got called at short notice this morning and asked if I could come in a week early and donate today. In, donated platelets and out the door in 1hr 10 minutes. Barely had time to finish my tea and toast!

Matched recipient. Are you on the list as being able to come in at short notice then? I've done matches a few times, but it's not that common.

M

jas72 · 2 Jul 2012 at 23:04

Skyfall said:
If not, why not?

Because Belgian red cross won't take my blood incase i have CJD. :rolleyes:

Muban · 2 Jul 2012 at 23:06

I work literally just at the other end of the corridor to the centre so they can pretty much call me whenever. Working for the NHS means they are fairly flexible if you need to get away for that sort of thing.

jas72 · 2 Jul 2012 at 23:08

Hostile-17 said:
Want to donate but nearly passed out last time.

I did pass out once after it not during it...

Was told to take more sugar in my tea next time...

Funny was my colleague was passing and when i was lying with my feet up in the air he said very casually

" alright john you lazy cow poo ....lol"