Sharing Bodily Fluid is OK

[TriptychR]

Now that I have your attention, when's the last time you donated blood?

 

[MrsGnomeCrusher]

That was harsh.

I tried a couple of months ago, but because I was in the stages of being dx'd with something, they wouldn't let me. I should go back soon.

 

[Out of the Flames]

rofl...I was about to tell you that I hope you have a fireproof suit because that comment carries potential for flaming, especially from some of the more exciteable types around here.


Now that I'm through laughing, I can't donate blood. I'm so anemic that they won't let me. But I can donate plasma... I thought anemia affected plasma too, but evidently I'm wrong.

 

[SOLDOUT4HIM]

I haven't for about 3 months. I need to again. The vampires are always after me. I have a blood type that isn't all that common so they are always pestering me. I believe its very important.

 

[wvmtnkid]

You about gave my Mod heart some severe strain there, TriptychR!

I would love to donate blood, but I am unable to. I had mono in high school that went into hepatitis. So I am not allowed to give blood.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

the last time I went to give blood, I couldnt because I had gotten a tattoo and it wasnt more then a year since I had gotten it.
Anyways its been almost 2 years, so Im sure I should be alright now.
Its something I have always wanted to do though

 

[TriptychR]

I haven't for about 3 months. I need to again. The vampires are always after me. I have a blood type that isn't all that common so they are always pestering me. I believe its very important.

Really? What type do you have, if I may ask?

the last time I went to give blood, I couldnt because I had gotten a tattoo and it wasnt more then a year since I had gotten it.
Anyways its been almost 2 years, so Im sure I should be alright now.
Its something I have always wanted to do though

You should be in the clear now unless you've recently received any other tattoos or piercings. I hope you're able to do it sometime.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Yah I should be alright now to do it.
Im just scared of the really big needle... I guess it hurts

 

[Out of the Flames]

Yah I should be alright now to do it.
Im just scared of the really big needle... I guess it hurts

Only if you're afraid of needles. It's over in like, 5 minutes, and the worst part is tapping the vein. That's usually only awful for me because my veins collapse 6 or 7 times before I can get a tap.

Ah, the joys of blood draws.

 

[2Timothy2]

I donated a couple of times, but can't anymore. I was in Germany during England's Mad Cow Disease thing and the FDA or somebody determined that those of us who were over there at that time are 'contaminated'.

But it works out for me, I hate needles. One time, giving a sample for a physical, the tech couldn't find the vein and started moving the needle around in my arm. Back and forth, back and forth. I started getting lightheaded and everything started going black. LOL

 

[TriptychR]

All the times I've donated, the needle went in cleanly and with very little pain. The part most people don't seem to like is actually when they prick your finger to test your blood before the actual donation.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Only if you're afraid of needles. It's over in like, 5 minutes, and the worst part is tapping the vein. That's usually only awful for me because my veins collapse 6 or 7 times before I can get a tap.

Ah, the joys of blood draws.

ah, I have had enough blood tests in my life, due to medical matters, and tattos... Im nto really worried... but this whole tapping the vein part... eek

 

[KeilCoppes]

A member of our church works for Bonfils as a professional vampire (or phlebotomist if you prefer).

As for myself - I don't have enough to spare!

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

'bout two months here. I guess I'm due.

Funny story, one time, I was opening a letter and got a paper cut. When I looked at the letter, it was from the Red Cross, it said "Thank you for your blood donation".

I think I actually posted a thread about that, about God having that sense of humor.

B- blood BTW, the funniest type, too bad all the "Be negative" jokes have been done...

 

[ardeur]

I tried giving blood once, but I had such poor circulation that they had to take out the needle and discard a nearly full bag. I was so disappointed and I didn't have the time to start over again. I had a nasty bruise for several weeks afterwards because of all the massaging they did on the needle. My friends have strongly advised against doing it again.

 

[hischildsindik]

I donated about a month to a month and a half ago. I did it for the first time in February, it was awesome. I love being able to donate blood. It's nice to be able to give something that could help another.

 

[klewlis]

I used to do it regularly--I've donated 12 times altogether.

But now they won't let me because I work in a high-risk environment (name an STD and one of my clients probably has it...).

 

[Thithy]

The last time I tried to give blood I didn't have enough iron in my blood. But I've given half a gallon . I really should go and try again.

 

[Tink]

It's been years and years. I have A + blood. I hear it's kinda rare. I guess I should go again. It just takes forever for them to get me to the back.

In Christ,
Tink

 

[horuhe00]

I gave for the fist time a year exactly a year ago. It sucked... I got dizzy... I hate myself for that... Ive had blood tests, Ive had bad cuts but Ive never gotten dizzy... I'm such a wuss...