donating blood

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:44 pm

When was the last time you donated a pint (of blood).

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:31 am

They won't take my blood. They have to let it run too long just to get past the foam.

suzy_creamcheese · Post by **suzy_creamcheese** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:51 am

never.

I would, but i dont meet the criteria

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:54 am

Wont have mine as I had blood transfusions which is a shame as Im rhesus negative AB.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:56 am

I tried years ago and was too anaemic, then I managed to give one pint but then the rules changed and I can't 'cos like Chezzie I have had a blood transfusion.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:02 am

I haven't. I tried to after my mom had a few transfusions, I wanted to "return" what had been given her but my bp was too high so they wouldn't accept me.

I will try again.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:23 am

It's been a few years, I used to give blood a couple times a year.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:24 am

I used to all the time, but they won't take it since I lived in England back in '92. Mad cow disease :yh_cow:yh_eyerol

You'd think I'd have shown symptoms by now if I have it.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:25 am

Sorry to say never since I don't weigh enough to donate.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:32 am

Can't because of so many health issues...and I too have had a blood transfusion.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:27 pm

Last year. When the blood mobile came to my workplace.

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Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:20 pm

Accountable;944914 wrote: I used to all the time, but they won't take it since I lived in England back in '92. Mad cow disease :yh_cow:yh_eyerol

You'd think I'd have shown symptoms by now if I have it.

Will they never accept your blood again then? Bizarre :-2

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:01 pm

I have given blood a total of 26 times. I gave often in the military to get a day off duty. I sold my blood when in college because I needed the money for books etc. I gave blood when a friend was ill and during my working career I gave blood again. Now, I can no longer give blood as I have the big C.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:35 pm

Betty Boop;945728 wrote: Will they never accept your blood again then? Bizarre :-2
I checked last spring. I still don't qualify because I lived in England for more than six months in the 90's. The worker didn't know why, so I told her.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:39 pm

I've given probably 10-15 gallons lifetime... over 5 gals with my

current bank, but it's been a little over a year since my last time

(usually give btwn 4-6 pints a year) just 'cause of my health,

my insomnia actually, it's never seemed like I get a good night's sleep

the night before I would go donate, and one of the first questions

on my bank's little survey is "Are you feeling well today?" and you guys

know me, I just can't lie.

If me sleep patterns EVER level out, I'll get back into it again. You

sure get a great feeling when you donate.

:-6