Blood donation nerves!!!

[MyGSXF]

:shit: crikey.. just got the call to make an appointment to donate.. so goin in next Tues.. :niceone:

but I gotta tell ya.. I just broke out in a sweat, am all shaky & feel very apprehensive bout it.. why is that?? :scratch: it's a good thing, to donate.. specially coz I have an uncommon blood type that can be used for other even less common types as well! :doctor: but the nerves are now completely shot.. :eek:

anyone else felt like this..?? :wait: or am I just weird?!! :innocent:

oh.. hang on.. don't answer that last bit... :baby:

Jen :rockon:

[Nasty]

Hey .. I think it is great that you are able to donate .. I was told once diagnosed with MS that I couldn't anymore ... and its a disease that is nothing to do with the blood ... oh well

Personally I went for a long walk (got the blood flow going) prior to donating .. made it go so much faster!!! ... oh and have the cookie and tea after!

[MyGSXF]

I was told once diagnosed with MS that I couldn't anymore ... and its a disease that is nothing to do with the blood

Bugger! :( doesn't really make sense though does it.. it sounds like they are screaming out for people to donate.. then say, thanks no thanks.. :doh:


Personally I went for a long walk (got the blood flow going) prior to donating .. made it go so much faster!!!

Good idea! a nice distance to walk from my place.. not toooo far, but enought to get the heart rate up ;) cheers :niceone:

[FruitLooPs]

:wacko: One of these days i'll donate, I will!

*feels faint from reading this thread* :doctor: :weep:

[vifferman]

but I gotta tell ya.. I just broke out in a sweat, am all shaky & feel very apprehensive bout it.. why is that??
It took a few times of giving blood before I stopped getting clammy, shaky and apprehensive. I go into shock very easily, and the finger prick used to make me nearly faint each time. I've never actually fainted from that, or from giving blood, but have fainted a few times for other reasons (having my face mashed, allergy to anaesthetic and/or pain. etc...)

Part of the reason I decided to donate blood was that the one piece of advice I remember from my father was this: "If something makes you scared, then tackle it head on." Basically, if you give in to fear, it makes you weaker, but if you don't it makes you stronger.
When he told me this, it was in relation to giving blood! That was the thing he first feared the most, and becoming a donor helped him overcome a fear of needles, which stood him in good stead, as he became diabetic in his 20s, and had a life-long appointment with needles thereafter.

Anyway, good for you, deciding to become a donor! It will get easier and less scary each time. :yes: And the tiny finger prick is usually the worst bit!

[Gubb]

The last 6 times i've tried to donate, they've turned me away.

Always seems to be something wrong with my blood.

[MyGSXF]

It took a few times of giving blood before I stopped getting clammy, shaky and apprehensive. I go into shock very easily, and the finger prick used to make me nearly faint each time. I've never actually fainted from that, or from giving blood, but have fainted a few times for other reasons

lols.. yeah, the finger prick done in the mall last week.. made me feel woozy...:doh: I have naturally low blood pressure too.. so even just standing up too quick can make me see stars! :thud: Good to hear from someone that felt the same way.. that these feelings will pass though!! :Punk:


Part of the reason I decided to donate blood was that the one piece of advice I remember from my father was this: "If something makes you scared, then tackle it head on." Basically, if you give in to fear, it makes you weaker, but if you don't it makes you stronger.
When he told me this, it was in relation to giving blood! That was the thing he first feared the most, and becoming a donor helped him overcome a fear of needles, which stood him in good stead, as he became diabetic in his 20s, and had a life-long appointment with needles thereafter.

A wise man, your dad!! Most definitely tackle fear head on!! :Punk: Actually.. I've just realised something.. :shit: you said your dad had a fear of needles.. I had 21 local injection in my 2 big toes, in a year.. they hurt like hell! I've had blood tests etc since, & been ok.. but "donating" is a biggie!! (well.. tis to me anyway) so maybe that's it!! :msn-wink: the thought of a needle being stuck in me for such a long period of time.. gives me the shits! :wacko: by crikey.. I think you've cracked the case! :done:


It will get easier and less scary each time. And the tiny finger prick is usually the worst bit!

The finger prick hurt... :crybaby:

YES I am a wuss! :baby:

Thanks babe xx

[007XX]

One thing I have always found helpful in dealing with stress, pain, fear...
is deep, calm breathing.

Basically just focus your mind solely on taking deep breaths through your nose slowly, and then expelling (slowly again) through your mouth.

Closing your eyes also may help. Do that 3 times in a row slowly and make sure to keep your focus. It might pay to practice a couple of times beforehand..ie: whenever you start thinking about the donation meeting and start getting clammy about it. It'll give you a headway for the day.

Hope that helps...it is mind over matter, so it won't happen overnight, but practice is your friend.

[Sully60]

One thing I have always found helpful in dealing with stress, pain, fear...
is deep, calm breathing.

Basically just focus your mind solely on taking deep breaths through your nose slowly, and then expelling (slowly again) through your mouth.

.

That's exactley what they taught us at ante natel class. It worked really well for for the labour, I felt no pain at all! :dodge:

No seriously this technique is the best I've tried for dealing with uncomfortable situation wether they be pysical or emmotional. It requires focus like V says but that's what makes it work.

[Number One]

I'm shit scared of needles so I get your apprehension.

Can't donate blood though...I don't weigh enough :eek:


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[Toaster]

:shit: crikey.. just got the call to make an appointment to donate.. so goin in next Tues.. :niceone:

but I gotta tell ya.. I just broke out in a sweat, am all shaky & feel very apprehensive bout it.. why is that?? :scratch: it's a good thing, to donate.. specially coz I have an uncommon blood type that can be used for other even less common types as well! :doctor: but the nerves are now completely shot.. :eek:

anyone else felt like this..?? :wait: or am I just weird?!! :innocent:

oh.. hang on.. don't answer that last bit... :baby:

Jen :rockon:

Good on you, go for it and donate! Well done for having the courage. It's fairly painless and easy process and the cuppa and free biscuits always go down well.

Its a good reminder to me that I haven't done it in a while too.

[007XX]

That's exactley what they taught us at ante natel class. It worked really well for for the labour, I felt no pain at all! :dodge:


:laugh: That's exactly where I got to practice it (14 hours of labour with my son), but I certainly got to feel it anyway...8.6 pounds, Lovely!:pinch:

I also stop hiccups like that...neat party trick when you get someone to get over a nagging hiccup by just regulating their breathing instead of them standing on their head with a spoon in their mouth...:laugh:

[McDuck]

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Normal, dont worry. Once you are done you will feel like 'what the hell was a scared for?'

[Minnie]

good on you for going to donate, I actually did it for the first time yesterday in the spur of a moment decision cause my mate was off to do it so i said will, pick me up then and ill go too, i did try many years ago to donate but wasnt heavy enough, no problems there now though, its very quick and easy, just dont plan an adventourous afternoon i went off to my dance class that evening and could not concentrate very well and was just knackered, guess i needed more than the couple of hrs of taking it quietly :)

[MyGSXF]

One thing I have always found helpful in dealing with stress, pain, fear... is deep, calm breathing. Basically just focus your mind solely on taking deep breaths through your nose slowly, and then expelling (slowly again) through your mouth. Closing your eyes also may help. Do that 3 times in a row slowly and make sure to keep your focus


this technique is the best I've tried for dealing with uncomfortable situation wether they be pysical or emmotional. It requires focus like V says but that's what makes it work.

Brilliant!! Cheers guys! :2thumbsup just been sitting quietly doing that & feel better & calmer about it already!! will keep practicing!!!! :niceone:


I'm shit scared of needles so I get your apprehension

:hug:


It's fairly painless and easy process and the cuppa and free biscuits always go down well.

free bikkies!! hope they're chocolate!! :innocent:


Its a good reminder to me that I haven't done it in a while too.

0800 448 325 :msn-wink:


Normal, dont worry. Once you are done you will feel like 'what the hell was a scared for?'

Will let ya know! ;)


I actually did it for the first time yesterday

WOOHOO!!! you GO girl!!! :clap:


its very quick and easy, just dont plan an adventourous afternoon i went off to my dance class that evening and could not concentrate very well and was just knackered, guess i needed more than the couple of hrs of taking it quietly

will keep that in mind! :shutup: thought I'd take a book down with me.. & then maybe read some more when I get home.. :rolleyes:

Thanks folks.. your input has helped a lot!!

Jen :rockon:

[Maha]

:shit: crikey.. just got the call to make an appointment to donate.. so goin in next Tues.. :niceone:

but I gotta tell ya.. I just broke out in a sweat, am all shaky & feel very apprehensive bout it.. why is that?? :scratch: it's a good thing, to donate.. specially coz I have an uncommon blood type that can be used for other even less common types as well! :doctor: but the nerves are now completely shot.. :eek:

anyone else felt like this..?? :wait: or am I just weird?!! :innocent:

oh.. hang on.. don't answer that last bit... :baby:

Jen :rockon:


I think the nerves come from knowing of the fricken huge needle they use and the truck size tourniquet that is required to stop extra blood oozing....but look on the brightside Jen, at least you get a cup of tea and a gingernut afterwards...:doctor:

[Sanx]

Not allowed to donate as I'm English.

Something about how my blood turn you all into mad cows or something.

[McDuck]

Not allowed to donate as I'm English.

Something about how my blood turn you all into mad cows or something.

na we are to good for pommie blood, not compatible

[Sully60]

Something about how my blood turn you all into mad cows or something.

And exactly how would that effect half (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=71205&highlight=men+are+better+than+women) the NZ population? :dodge:

[SixPackBack]

How can someone that bleeds for a week [without dieing] be scared of losing a little more blood. Harden up women, stick a tampax on it!:whistle:

[MyGSXF]

I think the nerves come from knowing of the fricken huge needle they use and the truck size tourniquet that is required to stop extra blood oozing

I know that was said with luuuuv :hug:


How can someone that bleeds for a week [without dieing] be scared of losing a little more blood. Harden up women, stick a tampax on it!:whistle:

3 days actually.. & I prefer Carefree! :finger:

now, get back to ya corner biiiarch! :girlfight:

[Ripperjon]

I've gone to a give blood drive about 8 times but only gave about 6 times cos my superhuman spidey senses keep detecting the bloodloss and collapsing my vein. True story.

It's not really that sore normally but when they keep pulling the needle half out, wiggling it round and going for a different spot... it smarts a little.

Haha, anyway, hope i haven't put you off. It's a small little bit of pain for a good cause. Good on you.

[maxworldbiker]

Scary as a first time thing, but hopefully you'll have a good experience with it and it won't be so bad thereafter. I have a rare group too, like my Dad, and we're the group that can give to all but can only accept from our own so there does need to be stockpiles, and I was called in every three months like clockwork for years and years. I got to my silver badge (50 squeezes) and more besides, before some bright spark thought,,, ooh, hang on, we can't take her blood, she's got too many tattoos, and she's been travelling for too long in too many dodgy countries (???).

Finito. So the blue babies, crash victims, etc all have to soldier on without me. I hear of so many people turned away from giving blood for all sort of good and bad reasons these days, it makes me wonder how they hell they get as much as they need.

It's a great thing you're doing, and more people that CAN give blood SHOULD give blood. I wish with all my heart I still could do it. If you only ever do it once, Jen, and it helps save one life, its a truly great thing.

[Kickaha]

I'm shit scared of needles so I get your apprehension.


I watch them put the needle in:cool:


free bikkies!! hope they're chocolate!!

chocolate and lots of them

[MyGSXF]

It's not really that sore normally but when they keep pulling the needle half out, wiggling it round and going for a different spot... it smarts a little

:gob: :baby:


Scary as a first time thing, but hopefully you'll have a good experience with it

I hope so!! as is something I want to keep doing.. all going well! :rolleyes:


we can't take her blood, she's got too many tattoos

Oh crap.. :shit: hope that won't affect me then.. they're only smallish.. ah well.. guess I'll find out Tues!


It's a great thing you're doing, and more people that CAN give blood SHOULD give blood. I wish with all my heart I still could do it. If you only ever do it once, Jen, and it helps save one life, its a truly great thing.

Cheers Max! As much as I am shitting meself about the needle thing.. :confused: I AM looking forward to doing it! :D


Toying with the idea of becoming an organ donor too.. :wait: oh hang on.. just checked my drivers licence.. :shifty: seems I already AM a donor.. :doh: hhmmm.. can't remember doin that... :whistle:

[MyGSXF]

I watch them put the needle in:cool:

Eeewww... you sick puppy!!! :sick:


chocolate and lots of them

YEEESSSSSSSS!!!! :wari:

[Mom]

I know that was said with luuuuv :hug:



3 days actually.. & I prefer Carefree! :finger:

now, get back to ya corner biiiarch! :girlfight:

Some men eh?!

I think maha man was stirring mate not being supportive :dodge:

As for SPB, he was def stirring :bleh:

If you have the lovely "O" stuff your blood is needed so badly.

I hate needles big time. I was part of a medical study several years ago that required a blood test every 3 months, the poor research nurse used to hound me to get it done.

I had the misfortune to discover I was allergic to oysters not so long ago, had an auto immune response (means I got real sick) spent 8 days in hospital. I used to give blood there many times a day, got to the point I used to see them coming and just stick out my arm...LOL

You will be fine!

[MyGSXF]

I think maha man was stirring mate not being supportive :dodge:

I know babe.. :shutup: but for once I couldn't think of anything sarcastic to reply with...:innocent:


As for SPB, he was def stirring :bleh:

Yep!! & that one will keep!! :shifty:


If you have the lovely "O" stuff your blood is needed so badly.

I've got B+.. 9% of the population have it.. & can also be used for AB+ (only 3% of the population!) very cool to be able to share the luuuuv!! :grouphug:


I had the misfortune to discover I was allergic to oysters not so long ago, had an auto immune response (means I got real sick) spent 8 days in hospital. I used to give blood there many times a day, got to the point I used to see them coming and just stick out my arm...LOL

Oh crap!! :shit: mate, that musta been horrid!!! & hellish scary!!! :confused: are ya all good now????? :hug:

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=Kickaha;1513191]I watch them put the needle in:cool:

Yep best way to get over the fear first time.One time the Taranaki health board decided to just use direct route,i.e no local first,just sharp needle,was ok as well.

I started as an apprentice as we had a work force of 100 so the firm gave us time off to do it,so any excuse for free taxi ride,tea and bikkie and an hour off work was fine by me lol.

Re tattoos' should only be problem for 12 months I think after the tattoo was done.

Would like to donate but once you have had chemo they don't want your blood,which is a prick because during surgery they pumped 6 units into me as surgeon hit a 'bleeder'.

Used to breeze through the question part ticking no to everything except the breastfeeding question which was unticked,the nurse said noone read the sheet as almost every male ticked the breastfeeding question.

Just remember the words my nurse said to me one cold winters Friday evening as I was getting the big 'V',"it's only a small prick" which I was annoyed because I rightly said well it's about 4 deg outside,she laughed then jabbed the needle into one of the boys.Worse was she had to do other side as well doh.

[Mom]

Oh crap!! :shit: mate, that musta been horrid!!! & hellish scary!!! :confused: are ya all good now????? :hug:


Better than good love! :blip:

No oysters for me again though :oi-grr:

[MyGSXF]

Better than good love! :blip:

UUmmm... :rolleyes: no details necessary there my dear... :whistle:


No oysters for me again though

ferk.. I reckon mate!!! :crazy: leave them for MM aye!! :blip:




One time the Taranaki health board decided to just use direct route, i.e no local first, just sharp needle

:gob: huh..??? :confused: whadda ya mean.. "no local first"..??!! :eek5: are you sayin that they give ya a local first.. then the big jab??? :scratch:

scuse me.. I gotta go DEEEEEEEPPP breathe for a while now.... :crybaby:

[sinned]

Everyone who can should donate as so many can't. Mad cows and Englishmen plus all the sex related diseases mean too many partners and you are off the list. I was a regular donor until I had an op so am off the list for a while. Being an 0 neg group means my blood is in demand.

It is not pleasant having needles inserted but it is all over in 30 minutes plus a bit of a rest. If you have low blood pressure like I do it doesn't pay to leap off the coach otherwise there is this noise like a train coming and everything goes grey. I have had my legs lifted to push some blood to the head -- not trying to put you off. :doctor:

Just do it!

[MyGSXF]

Being an 0 neg group means my blood is in demand

:woohoo: welcome to the 9% club!! :first:


I have had my legs lifted to push some blood to the head -- not trying to put you off. :doctor:

not much... :shit:


Just do it!

uuumm.. :confused: ok...

[SixPackBack]

I watch them put the needle in:cool:


Yeah me to. 'corse the multiple 3 hour Tattoo sessions tend to rid an individual of 'needle fear':devil2:

[MyGSXF]

Yeah me to. 'corse the multiple 3 hour Tattoo sessions tend to rid an individual of 'needle fear':devil2:

You big tough biker you.. :stoogie:

[ynot slow]

Yeah me to. 'corse the multiple 3 hour Tattoo sessions tend to rid an individual of 'needle fear':devil2:

So do numerous blood tests,prior to finding cancer,then the associated chemo sessions lol.

[vifferman]

whadda ya mean.. "no local first"..??!! :eek5: are you sayin that they give ya a local first.. then the big jab??? :scratch:
No, they don't. It doesn't hurt much though.

[Donor]

17 years of donating, and watching the needle go in is still my favourite part...

Trick is, to go in one evening (if they have evening collections near you?) right near closing time, 'cos nine times out of ten they'll ask you to scoff the remaining choc bikkies lest they have to bin them!

Think of it as sex - one small prick, and you've given someone a chance at new life :rofl:

[vifferman]

17 years of donating, and watching the needle go in is still my favourite part...

Meh.
It doesn't bother me much. I can't say I enjoy that part, but I do find the whole experience a good one.
I dunno how many donations I've given, because I've donated in Hamilton, Christchurch, Tauranga and D'Auckland, so the total's been lost.
I started in 82ish, so it must be a few. Having a ride in an ambulance when I trashed my first bike was a trigger to "do something good".
That reminds me: my second ride in an ambulance was the day after I gave blood. I got some very strange looks in hospital when they saw the needle mark in my arm.

[ynot slow]

17 years of donating, and watching the needle go in is still my favourite part...
:

Mine too,but changes when they can't get the vein,or litterely put needle through it.

Had a nurse put in an iv needle last year,she must have done something wrong,she said oops and must have got a spurt,quite a bit of blood on the bed hehe.

[Toaster]

0800 448 325 :msn-wink:
...
Jen :rockon:

I feel a challenge coming on......

[MyGSXF]

I feel a challenge coming on......

I'm already booked in!! :doctor: 9.40am 22nd April! :wari:

How bout you...?? :blip:

[McDuck]

I cant donate for another 2 months. I will be trying for a sub 4 min fill

[MyGSXF]

Trick is, to go in one evening,right near closing time, 'cos nine times out of ten they'll ask you to scoff the remaining choc bikkies lest they have to bin them!

I shall remember that for next time!!! :drool:


Think of it as sex - one small prick, and you've given someone a chance at new life :rofl:

:clap:


That reminds me: my second ride in an ambulance was the day after I gave blood. I got some very strange looks in hospital when they saw the needle mark in my arm.

lols... a closet junkie huh!!?? :shifty:


Had a nurse put in an iv needle last year,she must have done something wrong,she said oops and must have got a spurt,quite a bit of blood on the bed hehe.

:Oi: no scary stories pleeeeease.. :crazy: I still break out in a case of anxiety thinking bout it as it is... :baby: :calm:

[MGST]

[QUOTE=MyGSXF;1512781] the thought of a needle being stuck in me for such a long period of time.. gives me the shits! :wacko:
/QUOTE]

The needle isn't in long. It depends on heart rate etc how fast the blood comes out. Every person is different. The quickest I have done it in is 4 minutes 34 seconds ( quicker than average ). It's no stress. Once the needle is in and they tape the hose on etc you just lie back and relax.

[ynot slow]

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Once the needle is in and they tape the hose on etc you just lie back and relax.

And perve at the nurses hehe,well they were young recruits when I started to donate.

And when they say lie down for a minute,it pays to do so,saw a guy jump off the bed almost as soon as the needle was removed,the nurse just got the plaster on and next second,thud,he colapsed and hit his head on the side of the trolley.3stitches later from doc and he was back at work 30 mins later than if he had taken heed of the nurse.

[McDuck]

And perve at the nurses hehe,well they were young recruits when I started to donate.

Where do you donate?

[maxworldbiker]

And perve at the nurses hehe,well they were young recruits when I started to donate.

And when they say lie down for a minute,it pays to do so,saw a guy jump off the bed almost as soon as the needle was removed,the nurse just got the plaster on and next second,thud,he colapsed and hit his head on the side of the trolley.3stitches later from doc and he was back at work 30 mins later than if he had taken heed of the nurse.

Yeah, I'd endorse that. One time I gave a drop of the good O while in the UK, and they let me go - on my own insistence - straight away back to work. The last thing I remember (before waking up on a stretcher behind a curtain near the row of donor beds feeling sure I'd already left...!!!) was sliding down the wall of the elevator as it took me to the ground floor. A guy getting in caught me just as I was about to hit the deck and crack my head open, whizzed me back upstairs (fireman's lift, I'm no shrimp!) and gave me to the nurse on the desk.

Lesson: nothing is so important that you can't take the necessary time to make sure you're ok before leaving. Oh, and if you're on your way out of there and you suddenly don't feel quite right? It probably means you aint, and its sooo okay to go back and lie down!

[karla]

The quickest I have done it in is 4 minutes 34 seconds ( quicker than average ). It's no stress. Once the needle is in and they tape the hose on etc you just lie back and relax.

Yay - joined the donor club yesterday ~

4 minutes?! I wondered why the guy who came in after me pulled out before me (just). He had obviously done it before, but I still couldn't see why he was faster. Not that it took a long time for me, was quite quick really once it started.

I didn't read the instructions properly - drink plenty of fluids on the day, Jen. I skulled a litre about an hour before but it's probably better to have a few glasses of water throughout the day. And, next time I'll probably push bike in.

You'll be fine Jen :)

[Livvy]

Fark, I know how ya feel gal, I've had over 25 piercings and I still felt like I was gonna wet myself first time I went in for a blood test. Can't donate though, because I've had so many piercings and some very recently, but I remember being amazed when she said she was done taking samples... I was like, what, I got myself all worked up over THAT?

I will donate one day though, should I a) ever weigh enough and b) stop getting needles shoved through various body parts. :laugh:

[PrincessBandit]

I'm with Kickaha and Donor - no worries at all, watch the needle go in, watch the blood etc. etc. Was starting to think I was weird, but now I know I'm not alone! Good reminder, I haven't donated for quite a while so will make an appt. I'm O pos, and have some vague idea that that's pretty much user-friendly for most types. Maybe Donor can shed some light on that? But hey, not matter what your type it's gonna be in demand so let's all make some appointments ay? Maybe we could descend en masse at the clinics on our bikes? (or if there is already something like that organised let me know!)

[Beemer]

I am in involuntary blood donor - I have haemochromatosis which means my body stores iron at a dangerous level and blood removal is the only treatment. Thankfully I have got to 46 without needed venesection but my iron saturation is now 100% so I had to have some blood taken off last month.

I must confess I was as scared as hell as I loathe needles, but the needle didn't hurt at all. However, they had to stop before they got the 500mls or so I was meant to have removed as I just about passed out. I couldn't decide if I was going to throw up or pass out! I have never felt so ill in all my life! They dropped the head of the bed and left me like that for a good half hour before I started to feel any better. I got out of there an hour and a half after arriving and am not looking forward to my next visit in two months.

I still have a huge red spot where the needle went in and that was about two or three weeks ago! My sister has had to have blood taken off more aggressively than me and her arms are scarred now. But I hate her so I don't care, and the nurse said mine will never get like that as they can keep it under better control because they have caught it so early.

I felt sick all that night as well, and really tired. I hadn't eaten much before going and hated the biccies (we only eat home made ones!), plus the cordial was vile, so that didn't help! Next time I will have a good meal first and drink plenty of water - but I'm also taking Andy with me as I felt so crook driving home from Palmerston North hospital last time. They can't take it here in Levin unless the blood donor bus is visiting so I have to travel up there.

I've got four tattoos and I have NO problem with those needles as they don't shove them into your veins!

[MyGSXF]

well.. "D" day (D for donation.. :laugh:) has arrived :eek: so I am getting ready to head off to my appointment.. :doctor: I've had several days to get used to the idea now.. so the nerves aren't toooo bad this morning.. :baby:

but they're still there... a little.. :rolleyes:

Wish me luck... :2thumbsup

[McDuck]

well.. "D" day (D for donation.. :laugh:) has arrived :eek: so I am getting ready to head off to my appointment.. :doctor: I've had several days to get used to the idea now.. so the nerves aren't toooo bad this morning.. :baby:

but they're still there... a little.. :rolleyes:

Wish me luck... :2thumbsup

Good luck.

And it is bad luck if you get inside the nedil.

[peasea]

well.. "D" day (D for donation.. :laugh:) has arrived :eek: so I am getting ready to head off to my appointment.. :doctor: I've had several days to get used to the idea now.. so the nerves aren't toooo bad this morning.. :baby:

but they're still there... a little.. :rolleyes:

Wish me luck... :2thumbsup


It's nothing; we give blood regularly and once you're on the books you don't even need to remember the appointments; they ring you in advance.

I'd encourage everyone to give blood as you never know when you might need it back or when someone's life might be saved using your donation.

Good on ya, and that goes for all donors.

[MyGSXF]

Hi honey.. I'm home. All done!! :Punk: was easy peasy!!! ;) The ladies attending to every one were fantastic! I said I was a noobie & also have low blood pressure (often see starts if I stand up too quick..) & they looked after me real well!! thoroughly explained the whole process & made me feel very comfortable throughout! :first: Took just on 5 minutes to collect! not bad for a noobie! :rolleyes: Will definitely be going back to do it again!! :banana:

Even got chocky bikkies with my coffee afterwards!!! :drool::drool:

Thanks to all for your support!! :grouphug:

Would thoroughly recommend to everyone who can, to pleeease go & donate!!! :sunny:

[MyGSXF]

I feel a challenge coming on......

All done & dusted at this end :doctor: how you doin??? :blip:

[scumdog]

It's nothing; we give blood regularly and once you're on the books you don't even need to remember the appointments; they ring you in advance.

I'd encourage everyone to give blood as you never know when you might need it back or when someone's life might be saved using your donation.

Good on ya, and that goes for all donors.

Wot 'e sed, they're always crying out for donors, do it.

Besides:The life your donation saves might be your own.

[ynot slow]

See painless and no worries,good on ya joining the club,bestest one to belong too.Did ya get a sticker to say I donated blood today?

Blood saved my life under surgery,about 8 units pumped in in seconds,doc hit a vein,apparently wasn't good for the heart lol,woke up after 6 hours surgery to have an ecg.Worst part was having to have chemo stuffed me giving blood again,mind you donated for 23 yrs prior,so good to even the ledger so to speak.

[klingon]

I used to be a regular plasma donor until I got cancer and they told me they didn't want my blood any more :(

My plasma used to get made into Factor VIII and Factor IX for haemophiliacs so I was always happy to help. I enjoyed donating plasma because they would take out the whole blood, put it through a machine that separated all the components, put the plasma into the donation bag, then mix the red cells with saline and put it all back into me again!

The whole process is done with clear tubes and clear containers so you see it all happening right in front of your eyes. The only problem was in winter when the saline was cold and you'd feel the pump reverse and start putting all this cold fluid back in your veins! Brrrr!

With plasma you can donate more often because you don't have to wait for your body to re-stock its red cells. I used to donate every 4 or 5 weeks. I still have arms full of track marks as a souvenir!

Donating blood is definitely a good thing to do. Wish I could still do it.

[ynot slow]

I used to be a regular plasma donor until I got cancer and they told me they didn't want my blood any more :(

My plasma used to get made into Factor VIII and Factor IX for haemophiliacs so I was always happy to help. I enjoyed donating plasma because they would take out the whole blood, put it through a machine that separated all the components, put the plasma into the donation bag, then mix the red cells with saline and put it all back into me again!

The whole process is done with clear tubes and clear containers so you see it all happening right in front of your eyes. The only problem was in winter when the saline was cold and you'd feel the pump reverse and start putting all this cold fluid back in your veins! Brrrr!

With plasma you can donate more often because you don't have to wait for your body to re-stock its red cells. I used to donate every 4 or 5 weeks. I still have arms full of track marks as a souvenir!

Donating blood is definitely a good thing to do. Wish I could still do it.

Hehe sounds like when they infuse the chemo into the vein with the flush first,nice cool feeling for a minute,very strange and hard to explain the feeling.

[klingon]

Hehe sounds like when they infuse the chemo into the vein with the flush first,nice cool feeling for a minute,very strange and hard to explain the feeling.

Yeah in summer it's a nice cool feeling - in winter it sends a shiver up my spine! But the blood centre people used to be really nice and always made sure I had a hot drink and a blankie for my knees. :)

[vifferman]

The only problem was in winter when the saline was cold and you'd feel the pump reverse and start putting all this cold fluid back in your veins! Brrrr!
Hmmm... doesn't sound like much fun.
When I had appendicitis, the nurses were on strike, so they had retirees and doctors playing at nursing, and they were crap. I was supposed to be on an intravenous antibiotic drip for a week (appendix burst), but after one of the registrars stuffed it up, they pulled it out. He thought he was being clever, rushing around at a million miles an hour, dealing with more patients in less time than a nurse would. So, I had antibiotic stuff straight from the fridge going into my arm at a great rate of knots. First my arm got VERY cold, then it went numb, then it started to really hurt, so I got my sister to turn the fookinthing off. :crazy:
Then the stent blocked up, and they couldn't be bothered / didn't have time, so they pulled it out. I didn't die, so presumably the germs didn't take over. :blink:


That's what you think.....

[ynot slow]

Yeah in summer it's a nice cool feeling - in winter it sends a shiver up my spine! But the blood centre people used to be really nice and always made sure I had a hot drink and a blankie for my knees. :)

Stuff it in winter lol,mine was Nov-April,last session had to go from hospital to a funeral(fellow victim),just made it,best part was the nurses knew I wanted to be at the funeral so let me come in early,they were sombre that day as they knew the guy,brilliant nurses but friggin tough job.

[martybabe]

Hi honey.. I'm home. All done!! :Punk: was easy peasy!!! ;) The ladies attending to every one were fantastic! I said I was a noobie & also have low blood pressure (often see starts if I stand up too quick..) & they looked after me real well!! thoroughly explained the whole process & made me feel very comfortable throughout! :first: Took just on 5 minutes to collect! not bad for a noobie! :rolleyes: Will definitely be going back to do it again!! :banana:

Even got chocky bikkies with my coffee afterwards!!! :drool::drool:

Thanks to all for your support!! :grouphug:

Would thoroughly recommend to everyone who can, to pleeease go & donate!!! :sunny:

You madam,are my hero of the day. I shall (donate) some bling in your direction and then relax with coffee and bickies.

Well done me lovley. :clap:

[Toaster]

All done & dusted at this end :doctor: how you doin??? :blip:

I keep forgettin... things are mad in Toasterville......

[MyGSXF]

I keep forgettin... things are mad in Toasterville......

excuses.. excuses... :spanking:

pull finger! :girlfight:







:chase:

[Toaster]

excuses.. excuses... :spanking:

pull finger! :girlfight:







:chase:

Not often I get BOTH spanked and slapped.

Finger is nowhere near anywhere it needs to be pulled from. But yes, thanks for the reminder.... I do need to get rid of some red stuff before it falls out my nose from overfilling.

[doc]

:shit: crikey.. just got the call to make an appointment to donate.. so goin in next Tues.. :niceone:

but I gotta tell ya.. I just broke out in a sweat, am all shaky & feel very apprehensive bout it.. why is that?? :scratch: it's a good thing, to donate.. specially coz I have an uncommon blood type that can be used for other even less common types as well! :doctor: but the nerves are now completely shot.. :eek:

anyone else felt like this..?? :wait: or am I just weird?!! :innocent:

oh.. hang on.. don't answer that last bit... :baby:

Jen :rockon:

HTFU......Gward sake what a softbitch

[MyGSXF]

Not often I get BOTH spanked and slapped

:shutup:


Finger is nowhere near anywhere it needs to be pulled from. But yes, thanks for the reminder.... I do need to get rid of some red stuff before it falls out my nose from overfilling.

Well trained.. & obedient.. that's what I like to see... :Punk: make that call.. you know you want to! :rolleyes:


HTFU......Gward sake what a softbitch

& as for you young man... :shifty: you can have a :spanking: too!!


:bleh:

[doc]

:shutup:
as for you young man... :shifty: you can have a :spanking: too!!
:bleh:

:spanking: Ferk is that how the got the blood out. I'd need more than a choc bickie

[scumdog]

HTFU......Gward sake what a softbitch

Wot 'e sed - ya periods probably cause more insanguination than your donations.....:devil2: