Just gave blood again, do you?

Vonhelmet · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:36

Megahurtz400 said:
I have AIDS

Srsly?

killer_uk · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:39

Werewolf · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:43

Skyfall said:
If not, why not?

I would love to, but unfortunately I'm not eligible due to health issues

(and not just that I tend to go a worrying shade of white when having blood taken for a test, let alone half an arm

)

I wouldn't even mind the bone marrow thing if I were eligible for that.

Robbo · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:46

I'm quite fond of my blood unfortunately. I made it myself, you know.

gambitt · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:47

Megahurtz400 said:
I have AIDS

Do you mean aides?

/south park

MonkeyNews · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:49

Jonny69 said:
Not done for ages. Keep meaning to when they come to work.

Well do it then, having said you've done it before you know how simple it is to sign up for it and how quick and easy it is for them to take the blood.

The lives it can save for just a fraction of your time is well worth the effort

.

andicole0 · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:51

To all those who said something like "it's all mine" just have a thought what would happen if you need surgery.

Andi.

davedudes · 20 Apr 2011 at 20:53

andicole0 said:
To all those who said something like "it's all mine" just have a thought what would happen if you need surgery.

Andi.

Is it a choice?

He'sDeadJim! · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:06

How do you feel after they've taken the blood, and how much do they take? I've heard it said that you can feel a bit wiped out for a while afterwards.

Mp4 · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:33

^^ Its not that bad! sit down after n get sugar levels back up all fantastic and feel great after for doing something worthy.

Only thing i find annoying is that they never tell you if they use it

A+ here,

I've not been for over a year due to knee op & utter pants hours for work but i shall return..

Half the time they can never find a decent vein to get blood out of

batsy · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:34

matthewhotdude said:
Because I am gay and not allowed

That's a bit odd? Did they give a reason as i assume it's to to with anal sex (probably wrong) but then straight people can do that as well? :confused:

Edit: I mean i'm probably wrong not the act itself.

I_M_Weasel · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:35

I feel fine after donating, no different than any other time, other than some womans made me sit down and have a coffee and cake that I don't want.

If you're in an accident you assume blood will be there for you and it will be but only because people donate, so if you can you should, there's no reward other than that somebody who's in a lot of trouble one day will be helped by you, maybe saved by you, it could even be a member of your own family.

Westyfield2 · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:39

I really can't stand the sight of my blood being taken for tests - not fainted yet but nearly

. As such the idea of donating blood hasn't crossed my mind.

Craig1981 · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:42

He'sDeadJim! said:
How do you feel after they've taken the blood, and how much do they take? I've heard it said that you can feel a bit wiped out for a while afterwards.

My dad used to give blood a lot and he never seemed badly affected by it. They have you take a seat for a little while afterwards and give you some tea/coffee/juice and biscuits to help boost your energy levels.

He'sDeadJim! · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:43

I_M_Weasel said:
I feel fine after donating, no different than any other time, other than some womans made me sit down and have a coffee and cake that I don't want.

If you're in an accident you assume blood will be there for you and it will be but only because people donate, so if you can you should, there's no reward other than that somebody who's in a lot of trouble one day will be helped by you, maybe saved by you, it could even be a member of your own family.

Yeah, that's true actually, I'd willingly give the blood but I ain't eating cake.

D'you reckon they'd do me some eggs or a lump of steak instead.

I_M_Weasel · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:43

Westyfield2 said:
I really can't stand the sight of my blood being taken for tests - not fainted yet but nearly . As such the idea of donating blood hasn't crossed my mind.

Don't look! The bags under the bed anyway, close your eyes and relax.

James J · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:43

anaemic so can't give blood

Vonhelmet · 20 Apr 2011 at 21:57

batsy said:
That's a bit odd? Did they give a reason as i assume it's to to with anal sex (probably wrong) but then straight people can do that as well?

Edit: I mean i'm probably wrong not the act itself.

As I understand it, it's a bit of a hangover from when AIDS wasn't so well understood, and was to an extent considered a gay issue. They haven't really caught up with things yet, it seems. As you say, heterosexual people can do as much and worse anyway, and their blood is screened for HIV as well, so who knows really.

dr_volki · 20 Apr 2011 at 22:00

tried it last year since they do it at work
gave about 50ml of blood and had what they called a severe feint :eek:

Lodgey · 20 Apr 2011 at 22:04

I'm giving blood this Saturday it will be my fouth time, i often get very hot when giving blood but i take that as a sign my bodies reacting to being prodded