My blood is loaded up full of Warfarin. I don't know if they'd want it.
Donating Blood
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^ also zinc, moly and calcium?
If I was down a pint, could I make it up in MMO to clean out the pump and plumbing ?? ....
I used to donate, but stopped due to some bad experiences. It started when a friend asked me and another coworker if we'd donate blood as a stock for his wife's surgery since we were the same blood type as she was and he knew we didn't do drugs or anything that would cause her to get complications from our blood.
Bad experience #1 was getting a call from the doctor after that donation. She left me a VM saying, and I quote, "Please call us here at [blood bank] as there is a problem with your blood that I need to discuss as soon as possible." This was around the time AIDS was making the news and even though I didn't fit the profile of the typical patient at the time, you never know. I exercise by jumping to conclusions and figured I was the lucky exception in this case. Turns out my triglycerides were elevated and she wanted to make sure I saw my doctor to get it checked/resolved.
That I could forgive, I wrote it off as typical lack of bedside manner from a doctor, but event #2 ended it for me.
The other friend had never donated before this and he liked the idea so when he was eligible again, he went on his own to to do a repeat. About the time I was wondering when he'd be back to work, I get a cheery call from the blood bank telling that my friend is a not feeling well and could I come pick him up. I wasn't lead to believe that there was anything serious so I joked with the person and told her to tell my friend that if he puked in my new truck on the way back, he'd walk the rest of the way. I walk into the place, it's December in Chicago and they have the AC cranked and my friend is huddled on the floor shivering and looking half-dead. And I'm feeling like an idiot over my puke remark. One of the people had the guy's wife on the phone and the rest are trying to convince me to take him back to work. I started arguing that if anything, he needed to go to the hospital and if they weren't going to call 911, I would. His wife heard me so she demanded to talk to me, and the person on the phone with her whispered to me to calm her down and tell her everything was OK. Nothing doing, she asked me point blank if they were feeding her a line of bull, and I said yes, and he really needed to go to the ER.
I followed the ambulance to the hospital and waited there for his wife to come. They wouldn't let me in since I wasn't family so I went back to work and told her to call when she was able and if she needed help. Fortunately, the situation ended OK, and I think it was more nerves and lack of food beforehand than anything they did, but I was really PO'ed that medical people basically were concerned with hustling him out of there with as little inconvenience to themselves as possible. They may not have caused his problem but they dropped the ball once the problem surfaced and I decided that I couldn't trust them with my health after that.
Sorry for the novel......
Bad experience #1 was getting a call from the doctor after that donation. She left me a VM saying, and I quote, "Please call us here at [blood bank] as there is a problem with your blood that I need to discuss as soon as possible." This was around the time AIDS was making the news and even though I didn't fit the profile of the typical patient at the time, you never know. I exercise by jumping to conclusions and figured I was the lucky exception in this case. Turns out my triglycerides were elevated and she wanted to make sure I saw my doctor to get it checked/resolved.
That I could forgive, I wrote it off as typical lack of bedside manner from a doctor, but event #2 ended it for me.
The other friend had never donated before this and he liked the idea so when he was eligible again, he went on his own to to do a repeat. About the time I was wondering when he'd be back to work, I get a cheery call from the blood bank telling that my friend is a not feeling well and could I come pick him up. I wasn't lead to believe that there was anything serious so I joked with the person and told her to tell my friend that if he puked in my new truck on the way back, he'd walk the rest of the way. I walk into the place, it's December in Chicago and they have the AC cranked and my friend is huddled on the floor shivering and looking half-dead. And I'm feeling like an idiot over my puke remark. One of the people had the guy's wife on the phone and the rest are trying to convince me to take him back to work. I started arguing that if anything, he needed to go to the hospital and if they weren't going to call 911, I would. His wife heard me so she demanded to talk to me, and the person on the phone with her whispered to me to calm her down and tell her everything was OK. Nothing doing, she asked me point blank if they were feeding her a line of bull, and I said yes, and he really needed to go to the ER.
I followed the ambulance to the hospital and waited there for his wife to come. They wouldn't let me in since I wasn't family so I went back to work and told her to call when she was able and if she needed help. Fortunately, the situation ended OK, and I think it was more nerves and lack of food beforehand than anything they did, but I was really PO'ed that medical people basically were concerned with hustling him out of there with as little inconvenience to themselves as possible. They may not have caused his problem but they dropped the ball once the problem surfaced and I decided that I couldn't trust them with my health after that.
Sorry for the novel......
Have donated twice....the first time they hooked me up to some weird machine, that took the whole blood out, and then seperated I think the red blood cells, from the whole blood, and then put the "remainder" back INTO me.......yes, it did feel really weird; but they fed me juice and cookies to keep my sugar up.....hehe wasn't too bad.....
Really should do it again one of these days.
The first time, was one of the "BIG red Bus" stops....where they sit in front of a shopping mall/store - saw the bus and figured eh, what the [censored], no harm right? Went in total, cold turkey not really knowing what to expect
The second time I walked into the branch and donated whole blood.
Really should do it again one of these days.
The first time, was one of the "BIG red Bus" stops....where they sit in front of a shopping mall/store - saw the bus and figured eh, what the [censored], no harm right? Went in total, cold turkey not really knowing what to expect
The second time I walked into the branch and donated whole blood.
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I've donated so much plasma it doesn't bother me anymore, at least they pay you for a less than desirable situation there.
Not a fan of giving blood since the only place around me does it at the high school, which I spend 7-12th grade in and don't want to go back to, and they never seem to be able to stick you the first time and are pretty rude too, its rather sad because I have the universal blood type and refused to donate and made a formal complaint when they tried to call me back to come in again for the blood drive...
Not a fan of giving blood since the only place around me does it at the high school, which I spend 7-12th grade in and don't want to go back to, and they never seem to be able to stick you the first time and are pretty rude too, its rather sad because I have the universal blood type and refused to donate and made a formal complaint when they tried to call me back to come in again for the blood drive...
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Donating blood is the second thing I did when I turned 18.
I just gave a few days ago. Red Cross records show that it's been 21 years since I've given blood. I'll have to start donating more often.
I'm just over a gallon. Universal donor, and CMV negative.
I just gave a few days ago. Red Cross records show that it's been 21 years since I've given blood. I'll have to start donating more often.
I'm just over a gallon. Universal donor, and CMV negative.
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Once every twelve weeks. 9am saturday morning in town. Whole blood.
I have a champ of a vein the nurses swoon over.
I do my pint in 5 minutes flat.
Don't know exactly how many pints.
Not quiute game for plasma. I considered it for a while, and they also said they refine products on an as needed basis from whole blood, so i stick with that.
It is not paid for in australia. You get a free milkshake and cookies afterwards.
Once every twelve weeks. 9am saturday morning in town. Whole blood.
I have a champ of a vein the nurses swoon over.
I do my pint in 5 minutes flat.
Don't know exactly how many pints.
Not quiute game for plasma. I considered it for a while, and they also said they refine products on an as needed basis from whole blood, so i stick with that.
It is not paid for in australia. You get a free milkshake and cookies afterwards.
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Oh, I am trying to switch back to plasma also. Used to do that all the time ten years ago. They didn't accept my proof of residency last week when I tried. I will say that a little money sure makes the process go better. Gas and oil money with some left over. Sure hope they still will take me!
I've more than a gallon, I've received more than a gallon.
One never knows when one may need blood. If someone doesn't donate, where's the blood coming from?
One never knows when one may need blood. If someone doesn't donate, where's the blood coming from?
Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
Opus, friend had a panic attack?
I think he made the mistake of not eating. He was not a big breakfast eater and went on his lunch hour, the plan being to donate and then go eat. I'd guess he passed out and hit his head, but no one who was actually there would admit to that.
Opus, friend had a panic attack?
I think he made the mistake of not eating. He was not a big breakfast eater and went on his lunch hour, the plan being to donate and then go eat. I'd guess he passed out and hit his head, but no one who was actually there would admit to that.
I think I have heard that it takes a healthy man/woman about 30 something hrs to fully regenerate or have most of your blood back. I usually drink water after I am done and eat a salad when I get home from donating and drink as much water as I can.
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Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Anybody know how long it takes your body to 'replace' the missing pint of blood you donated ?
Plasma volume takes about 24 hours to return to normal. RBC can take anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks, depending. Unless you're a competitive endurance athlete, you'll never notice the drop in RBC after 24 hours.
Anybody know how long it takes your body to 'replace' the missing pint of blood you donated ?
Plasma volume takes about 24 hours to return to normal. RBC can take anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks, depending. Unless you're a competitive endurance athlete, you'll never notice the drop in RBC after 24 hours.
Started donating in college many years ago. O+, CMV-. Currently at 20+ gallons. Also, I hate needles, but it's for a good cause!
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