unbillievable Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Not since they took 8 tries to find a vein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Working on my 22nd gallon. You can donate a pint every eight weeks - about six times a year. I started in my senior year of high school when the Bloodmobile came to the school. I admit, my reason for that first donation was less than altruistic - it got me out of class for a couple of periods. The other 169 times were for a better cause. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I am unable to myself, but I used to. Another consideration is donating plasma. Some incredible things are done with human plasma. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: I am unable to myself, but I used to. Another consideration is donating plasma. Some incredible things are done with human plasma. The double dip. You feel cold doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Just made my double red appointment for sunday morning! I'm on BP Medication, it's not an issue 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: My mother would all the time. They would beg her to donate... And palettes I believe. I think she was type AB- Yet, sadly she passed on almost 20 years ago... Will be 20 years this February 3rd. Myself... I have been on BP meds since my 20s... Have had high BP since a kid. Not sure if I can donate... Never tried. Edited January 25, 2019 by The Poojer 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, The Poojer said: Just made my double red appointment for sunday morning! I'm on BP Medication, it's not an issue I probably should check into it! Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 31 minutes ago, The Poojer said: Just made my double red appointment for sunday morning! I'm on BP Medication, it's not an issue >>> “How do you feel, Mr. Smith? That was quite the accident you had”. ”Nervous, edgy, and frustrated, doctor, despite all the good reports...and I don’t know why!” <<< >>>. “Ah, here it is...you received three pints of blood donated by a Bills fan”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 If I could, I would. They do not want me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Once a year. They have blood drives at work four times a year, and I generally participate once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 6 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: The double dip. You feel cold doing that. As someone who has benefited from one of those therapies, please don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I did play rugby in college, so there’s that.....they even have a bumper sticker for it “Give Blood, Play Rugby”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I've done it from time to time in college. The last time I tried my iron levels were too low an I was DQ'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) I'm in for over 150 pints at this point. Interesting story about my first donation in 1959. I was in the Navy, standing in the payline and as I approached the pay officer a Marine "guarding" the proceedings asked me if I wanted to donate blood that day, I said no thanks. He had his partner "escort" me to the end of the line; after working my way to the front for the second time, he asked me again. Being a fast learner, I said, "of course.." After all those donations, the worst part of the process is when the phlebotomist pricks your finger for a drop of blood to check your iron level! Edited January 27, 2019 by Keukasmallies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Used to donate regularly when I worked about two blocks from a donation center, so it was easy to just go after lunch and do it. I did figure out that if you gave right after the New Year, you could give seven times in one year, as long as you kept to the schedule of when you could donate again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Almost every 4 months. They call me a "hero." ? I'm O- so I feel obligated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Used to - now I have an iron deficiency and get regular infusions of the stuff to keep my hemoglobin normal. That, plus have too much morphine and oxy in my system. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 You never know where it could lead... https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3198/Woman-Learns-Blood-Donor-Who-Saved-Her-Life-Is-Her-Husband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I used to donate fairly regularly about a decade ago. In recent years, I have donated less. This is unrelated to me donating less more recently, but there is an interesting podcast by RadioLab which explains the blood business. Out of memory, many blood donation companies actually sell the blood to healthcare facilities. Like most modern donations and charities it is a big business. Here is the link: The donation portion starts a little after the 46 minute mark. I may give it another listen to see if I am recalling this right. https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/308403-blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I have always had a pro lem with their slogan around here "Blood, it's in you to give" No it's not, it's in me to live, I can spare some though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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