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Tak · 08-11-2008, 13:47

As well as my birthday card I got a "Natural slate coaster made from slate over 500 million years old" as a thank you for donating

Booked in for 6th March for the next one

Psymonkee · 08-11-2008, 15:05

Funny this thread has come up actually

Tried to give blood over the summer only to be refused on the worlds most backwards logic!

I was born with a VSD and was operated on before my first birthday. Since then as a precaution whenever I undergo any surgery (dentists, any blood tests) I have been required to take Amoxycillin.

When I went to give blood they ran through all the usual checks/questions and then said I would never be able to give blood. They were happy to stick a needle in me and draw the blood as long as I took my Amoxycillin but then the blood would be tainted and no use to anyone.....bit daft but them's the rules

On my last visit to the dentist I was informed that the general consensus of the medical community at large was that there was a greater chance of anaphylactic shock than an infection from surgery where the Amoxycillin was taken.

Quick check with the GP confirms this. Fingers crossed next time they roll into town I shall be giving blood

Not till Feb though I think

Tak · 06-03-2009, 19:19

Donation #13 done

In and out in 35 minutes including waiting 10 minutes for someone to hook me up - apparently I'm a fast bleeder

No problems with my iron this time which was good - first time in about 4 visits that I've not had to be tested at least twice.

Didn't book the next time yet but it should be about Julyish.

Pheebs · 07-03-2009, 09:00

I won't be able to go for another... so many months as I was operated on recently

Booo.

Well done you though Sam

Tak · 07-03-2009, 10:32

Mic just got his Bronze award too

Tak · 07-08-2009, 17:34

New stuffs this time - alcohol hand get as you go in, must drink a pint of water before you donate (well about 3/4 a pint) and twiddling your feet during the donation as well as the hand stuff to "aid circulation and prevent complications after the donation".

In and out in under half hour - Mic has an appointment at 7 as he is at work until 6.

Orange clubs - the only reason I go

Chuckles · 08-08-2009, 10:51

As long as you still get free tea and biscuits I'm happy

Actually, how long have you got to wait after a piercing before you can donate?

Feek · 08-08-2009, 11:51

Six months.

Princess Griff · 09-08-2009, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takhisis

Well the green bruise got bigger and very quickly went a nasty brown colour and the line has faded to being a purple line.

T'is very painful still

Just actually had a close look and she has put the needle in about a cm away from the scar from my previous donations...wonder if that had anything to do with it :/

Ahh a case of an incorrectly removed needle! Happens a lot!! My friends entire arm turned green...now that was worrying!!
Shouldnt be due to the previous donation scars, but if any blood dribbles out then it leaves a purple 'worm' shape on ur arm! I always find that sometimes its abolutely fine with no mark at all, and other times I get a small bruise,

I've given 5 times now, and got Jingo to donate for the first time about 3 months ago! We're going for our 6th/2nd donations on thursday!!

Knipples · 09-08-2009, 16:49

They messed up testing mine last time, something to do with the computer having a headfit, they said I absolutely have nothing wrong with me, just if the computer has a headfit when it tests the donation then they cant use it because of the techincal error, so next time I go (have had my letter through but need to get them to move me nearer to where I am now) they just have to collect samples to test. Frustrating when I keep seeing the adverts on the tv relating to needing donations but I guess they have to follow procedure.

08-11-2008, 13:47	#71
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	As well as my birthday card I got a "Natural slate coaster made from slate over 500 million years old" as a thank you for donating Booked in for 6th March for the next one __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

08-11-2008, 15:05	#72
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Funny this thread has come up actually Tried to give blood over the summer only to be refused on the worlds most backwards logic! I was born with a VSD and was operated on before my first birthday. Since then as a precaution whenever I undergo any surgery (dentists, any blood tests) I have been required to take Amoxycillin. When I went to give blood they ran through all the usual checks/questions and then said I would never be able to give blood. They were happy to stick a needle in me and draw the blood as long as I took my Amoxycillin but then the blood would be tainted and no use to anyone.....bit daft but them's the rules On my last visit to the dentist I was informed that the general consensus of the medical community at large was that there was a greater chance of anaphylactic shock than an infection from surgery where the Amoxycillin was taken. Quick check with the GP confirms this. Fingers crossed next time they roll into town I shall be giving blood Not till Feb though I think __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

06-03-2009, 19:19	#73
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Donation #13 done In and out in 35 minutes including waiting 10 minutes for someone to hook me up - apparently I'm a fast bleeder No problems with my iron this time which was good - first time in about 4 visits that I've not had to be tested at least twice. Didn't book the next time yet but it should be about Julyish. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

07-03-2009, 09:00	#74
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I won't be able to go for another... so many months as I was operated on recently Booo. Well done you though Sam __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

07-03-2009, 10:32	#75
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Mic just got his Bronze award too __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

07-08-2009, 17:34	#76
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	New stuffs this time - alcohol hand get as you go in, must drink a pint of water before you donate (well about 3/4 a pint) and twiddling your feet during the donation as well as the hand stuff to "aid circulation and prevent complications after the donation". In and out in under half hour - Mic has an appointment at 7 as he is at work until 6. Orange clubs - the only reason I go __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

08-08-2009, 10:51	#77
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	As long as you still get free tea and biscuits I'm happy Actually, how long have you got to wait after a piercing before you can donate? __________________

08-08-2009, 11:51	#78
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Six months. __________________