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Just given blood for the first time...
« 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!
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #2 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?
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #3 on: 06 May 2009, 14:43:51 »

any fit nurses?
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #5 on: 06 May 2009, 14:44:30 »

i give platlets every 2 weeks  :y
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #6 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  :(
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #7 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!

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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #8 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!!
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #9 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

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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #10 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

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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #11 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
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #12 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
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #13 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
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Re: Just given blood for the first time...
« Reply #14 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
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