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Title: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: platty on 06 May 2009, 14:34:14
... and what a strange experience it was too! Once they had drained their pint I started to get very sweaty and faint  :-[ they had to put cold cloths on me and all sorts - has anyone else had this?

Other than my funny turn it wasn't too bad really. I hope it is of some use to someone!
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Jimbob on 06 May 2009, 14:36:16
Ive always been fine, done about 26 times, see a few fainters in that tim though

Well done, now go and have a pint, easy to get pissed!  :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: platty on 06 May 2009, 14:42:45
I thought I was going to go all the way and pass out, but they rescued me just in time!

26 times - that is good going! 8 years?
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: tunnie on 06 May 2009, 14:43:51
any fit nurses?
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Jimbob on 06 May 2009, 14:44:06
think i started at 16, now 32, not done it religously every 4 months or whatever.

Do it when and where I can.
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Beconboy on 06 May 2009, 14:44:30
i give platlets every 2 weeks  :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: platty on 06 May 2009, 15:03:58
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any fit nurses?

Mostly matron types, but a lovely girl had to sit with me for 15 minutes when I finished and she was tidy to say the least   :D

I could have stayed for longer were it not for working this afternoon  :(
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Jimbob on 06 May 2009, 15:09:11
just checked online, yes 26 donations, but havent done it in over a year for health reasons - invasive investigations (ouch)

eligiable again on 12th May!  but nothing local till August, sods law!
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: tmx on 06 May 2009, 15:12:04
After a certain amount of deposits they give you a Gold Card Honestly they really do my sister has one!!
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Jimbob on 06 May 2009, 15:14:53
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After a certain amount of deposits they give you a Gold Card Honestly they really do my sister has one!!


Yup, 50, I just had Silver (for 25) :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Jimbob on 06 May 2009, 15:17:51
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After a certain amount of deposits they give you a Gold Card Honestly they really do my sister has one!!


Yup, 50, I just had Silver (for 25) :y


The awards :

http://www.blood.co.uk/pages/b9_blood.html
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 May 2009, 16:01:54
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Ive always been fine, done about 26 times, see a few fainters in that tim though

Well done, now go and have a pint, easy to get pissed!  :y

I can't match that Jimbob..............only 9 times...........three times a year .......................it,s not quite a pint........... actually 470ml......plus the extra blood to check for hepatitis.........aids etc.

I always fill my pockets with lots of wagon wheels when I leave. :y :y :y :y ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :D

Well done Platty .................the first of many no doubt. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: greenster918 on 06 May 2009, 16:04:16
I've been unable to give blood for the past ten years as i'm usually getting tattoos and never go long enough to be allowed to do it before the next one is done!!!

Fair play to all of you out there who contribute to this valuable cause  :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 May 2009, 16:12:46
They ask lots of personal questions about your sex life when you first go.........................questions like....................do you take it up the ::) ::) ::) ::)......and have you had :-X :-X :-X :-X............with another man.. :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: greenster918 on 06 May 2009, 16:13:36
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They ask lots of personal questions about your sex life when you first go.........................questions like....................do you take it up the ::) ::) ::) ::)......and have you had :-X :-X :-X :-X............with another man.. :y :y :y :y

and what was the reply.... :D
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 May 2009, 16:15:36
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They ask lots of personal questions about your sex life when you first go.........................questions like....................do you take it up the ::) ::) ::) ::)......and have you had :-X :-X :-X :-X............with another man.. :y :y :y :y

and what was the reply.... :D


That.........I'am very old fashioned ...................and only like girlies. :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: ians on 06 May 2009, 16:34:20
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... and what a strange experience it was too! Once they had drained their pint I started to get very sweaty and faint  :-[ they had to put cold cloths on me and all sorts - has anyone else had this?

Other than my funny turn it wasn't too bad really. I hope it is of some use to someone!

You'll probably be fine next time,  although they will make a fuss over you for the next few sessions.

Who gets Waginwheels >:( only a Penguin for me if I'm lucky :'(
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: platty on 06 May 2009, 17:00:00
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... and what a strange experience it was too! Once they had drained their pint I started to get very sweaty and faint  :-[ they had to put cold cloths on me and all sorts - has anyone else had this?

Other than my funny turn it wasn't too bad really. I hope it is of some use to someone!

ll probably be fine next time,  although they will make a fuss over you for the next few sessions.

Who gets Waginwheels >:( only a Penguin for me if I'm lucky :'(
Yeah I hope I should feel better next time. No Wagon Wheels for me though...? Only some short bread biscuits, some Hula Hoops and 3 pints of Squash!!  ;D
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 May 2009, 17:36:33
Well done... I give every time I am allowed, so every 16 weeks and I think you can reduce it to 12 once a year :-/ :-/ :-/

Which reminds me, I must be due again soon :y :y :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: largecol on 06 May 2009, 17:58:43
Yup, got me bronze card about 2 years ago, but not given for about 18months due to tattoo and holiday. Due to go next time though - June i think.  :y :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Andy B on 06 May 2009, 18:00:55
You should have seen the reaction when I told them I'd given a pint/arm full when in Mombassa - the Aids capital of the world.
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Andy B on 06 May 2009, 18:06:04
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just checked online, yes 26 donations, but havent done it in over a year for health reasons - invasive investigations (ouch)

eligiable again on 12th May!  but nothing local till August, sods law!


how did you find out the total units you've given?  :-?
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: redelitev6 on 06 May 2009, 18:17:20
I was in hospital a few years ago as i had some internal bleeding in my stomach,had to have 3 units of blood to get me sorted .A while ago i tried to give blood to return the favour ,only to be told i couldn't as i had an increased risk of CJD ! nice. There is also an issue with organ donation,so i'm no use to anyone! no doubt about it though,giving blood is a vital service so keep up the good work !
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: HolyCount on 06 May 2009, 19:39:42
My local vampires dobbed me in to my GP last time I tried to give blood ---- had a very (VERY) high BP  :-[  Funny tho -- they treated me like an unexploded bomb !!!!

Anyways -- not allowed to give anymore  :'(  So the missus gives hers instead  :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 May 2009, 20:18:13
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After a certain amount of deposits they give you a Gold Card Honestly they really do my sister has one!!


Yup, 50, I just had Silver (for 25) :y


The awards :

http://www.blood.co.uk/pages/b9_blood.html

I only have a red card................according to this I should have at least a blue card and some keyrings......I shall ask about this next time I donate. ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y :y
Although ...............last time I went they gave me a slate mug coaster............with all the blood groups on it.........for giving 3 times in the last year. :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Ghost on 06 May 2009, 21:33:33
The first time I gave Blood was as I was in training in the army, everything whent well right up to the point where you get your cup of tea and a biscuit, then I keeled over like a bag of bolts, I Blamed it on the tea. Keep up the good work for the Vampires ladies & gents, Good on ya. :y
Title: Re: Just given blood for the first time...
Post by: Dusty on 07 May 2009, 11:27:32
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... and what a strange experience it was too! Once they had drained their pint I started to get very sweaty and faint  :-[ they had to put cold cloths on me and all sorts - has anyone else had this?

Other than my funny turn it wasn't too bad really. I hope it is of some use to someone!


Similar to me Platty.
I gave blood once.It made me feel very unwell :'( :'( :'( :'( .I think that I almost passed out. :-/ :-/ :-/
I would not give again as it does not suit everybody.But well done to those who give blood on a regular basis.Where would we be without people like you. :-* :-* :-* :-*