Attacked by vampires!!!!!!

Tak · 06-10-2006, 17:30

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 · 06-10-2006, 17:34

Congratulations

Gives you an enormous sense of achievement doesn't it

Tak · 06-10-2006, 17:35

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 · 06-10-2006, 17:51

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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 · 06-10-2006, 18:02

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 · 06-10-2006, 18:34

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

Jonny69 · 06-10-2006, 18:52

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

Flibster · 06-10-2006, 19:19

I'm not allowed to.

Too many painkillers/antibiotics/other drugs in my bloodstream.

Kim threw up last time she gave blood as well.

lostkat · 06-10-2006, 20:07

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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

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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.

vix · 06-10-2006, 20:10

No one wants my blood anyway!!

06-10-2006, 17:30	#1
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Attacked by vampires!!!!!! 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? __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

06-10-2006, 17:34	#2
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Congratulations Gives you an enormous sense of achievement doesn't it __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

06-10-2006, 17:35	#3
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	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 __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

06-10-2006, 18:02	#5
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	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 __________________

06-10-2006, 18:34	#6
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Mine will be a vodka and coke after doing the shopping later __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

06-10-2006, 18:52	#7
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	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 __________________

06-10-2006, 19:19	#8
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I'm not allowed to. Too many painkillers/antibiotics/other drugs in my bloodstream. Kim threw up last time she gave blood as well. __________________

06-10-2006, 20:10	#10
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	No one wants my blood anyway!! __________________