Attacked by vampires!!!!!!

[Tak]

OK maybe not quite - today I went for my 6th blood donation

Mic is booked in at 7pm for his 4th

I know Kate is a regular donor - anyone else?

[lostkat]

Congratulations Gives you an enormous sense of achievement doesn't it

[Tak]

Yeah

I asked about platelets but the closest place that actually does it is southampton which is a bit of a trek They are turning our local A&E into some kind of "super hospital" so maybe they'll set up a centre there

[lostkat]

Originally Posted by Takhisis

Yeah

I asked about platelets but the closest place that actually does it is southampton which is a bit of a trek They are turning our local A&E into some kind of "super hospital" so maybe they'll set up a centre there

Oh fingers crossed. Donating platelets makes you feel extra super special and it means that you don't have to cope with losing a pint of blood or waiting 6 months for you next appointment every time

[Kell_ee001]

I really have to do this!

After piercings and tattoo's etc I've only even been allowed a little while, but now I can I will

[Tak]

Mine will be a vodka and coke after doing the shopping later

[Jonny69]

I've done it once but it really knocked me for six so I haven't been back. If it didn't affect me so much I'd probably do it again even with my needle phobia

[lostkat]

Originally Posted by Jonny69

I've done it once but it really knocked me for six so I haven't been back. If it didn't affect me so much I'd probably do it again even with my needle phobia

Did you make sure you ate plenty and drank lots of water before you went? Lack of food or liquid is usually what makes me have a bad turn. I also absolutely hate needles. Getting less terrified of them though. I can now look at it whilst it's in my arm... but haven't quite got over wanting to get up and run away yet

Originally Posted by Flibster

I'm not allowed to.
Too many painkillers/antibiotics/other drugs in my bloodstream.

Kim threw up last time she gave blood as well.

She probably didn't eat/drink enough before she donated. I nearly threw up once and that was because I'd had no lunch. If I don't eat/drink enough, there's no point in me going because I know I'll have a funny turn.

And unless you have injected drugs or take the above on a weekly basis, you shouldn't have a problem. I'm guessing you're permanently on painkillers or whatever.

[Flibster]

Originally Posted by lostkat

She probably didn't eat/drink enough before she donated. I nearly threw up once and that was because I'd had no lunch. If I don't eat/drink enough, there's no point in me going because I know I'll have a funny turn.

And unless you have injected drugs or take the above on a weekly basis, you shouldn't have a problem. I'm guessing you're permanently on painkillers or whatever.

She was fine until she sat up, then she was about to pass out. Nurses made her lay down and she threw up. Ruined her jacket.

Me on the other hand. Permanently on drugs now. I'm ready for the knackers yard tbh. Turn me into dog food and glue...

Simon/~Flibster

[BBx]

So gutted about this - it was on my 'list of things to do before the year is up' a couple of years ago and we only got as far as my medical history on the form.

They didn't even do the blood test 2/3 months of letters and I found out that I wasn't allowed to do it because I had a heart op as a baby :/ and I had one kidney infection when I was 18.

Not fair... really wanted to do this - dad is a gold card member or something like that.

Oh well. Well done all you others

BB x