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Be Nice to Me! ...

I gave blood today!

Well, not that it is anything new...
I turned 17 in September and have now donated Whole Blood twice and Platelets three times (where you have the needle in you for an hour and a half...)

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Last edited by terrysalmi on 04-25-2002 at 11:23 PM

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I tried to give blood once, but i started to black out w3hile they were taking samples and they freaked out and woulnd't let me. I still ate a bunch of their cookies though.

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Ah...the truth comes out...

That was a quick reply, btw! I wasn't expecting a reply that soon!

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That was a quick reply, btw! I wasn't expecting a reply that soon!

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Sorry, this is only my second home...

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Last edited by terrysalmi on 04-25-2002 at 11:30 PM

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Amazing. Really a good thing to do. I'm still 15, and I've got a rare neurological disorder (which is not at all serious) and I don't know whether they'd want me to. They'd probably have no problem with it. I'm just REALLY scared of a needle (I guess my parents don't need to worry about me doing heroin ). I get blood tests alot. . .

Any neurologists who are interested (and because I like to show off that I know what it is) the name of the disorder is paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis coreoathitosis (my spelling's off). It causes really small seizure-like things.

P.S. Was anyone being mean to you??

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Last edited by ernieba1 on 04-28-2002 at 02:51 PM

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Re: Be Nice to Me! ...

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I gave blood today!

Well, not that it is anything new...
I turned 17 in September and have now donated Whole Blood twice and Platelets three times (where you have the needle in you for an hour and a half...)

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As a physician who spends his days 1) trying to convince people to donate blood and 2) trying to convince other physicians not to transfuse so much blood let me say: THANK YOU FOR DONATING!!!

Let me quote some facts for everyone:
- Of all of the people eligible to donate blood in the US, only 5% do so
- 22% of the population will require a blood transfusion at some point in their life
- The demand for blood is increasing by about 9% per year
- The number of donations are decreasing by about 5% per year
- In the near future, demand will exceed supply and there will be some people who will not receive the blood they need

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As a long time donor (blood, platelets, plasma) and Red Cross CPR/First-Aid instructor- thank you and congratulations!

Hmmm. Maybe we can get a challenge/contest out of this! How about it, VC staff- any chance we can rig up something for first-time donors or something?

(Only about 1/2 joking!)

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I promise to give blood if they promise not to use a needle, bullet, or anything else involving pain...

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I am a multi-gallon donor (yes, I put my money where my mouth is with regard to people donating). It really is not that bad, honest!!! If my wife, who has a major phobia about needles and a low pain threshold, can become a regular blood donor, anyone can!

Just keep thinking about the free cookies!

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I am a multi-gallon donor (yes, I put my money where my mouth is with regard to people donating). It really is not that bad, honest!!! If my wife, who has a major phobia about needles and a low pain threshold, can become a regular blood donor, anyone can!

Just keep thinking about the free cookies!

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I have donated a few gallons myself so far. I also work in a lab, but not the blood bank, and know how important it is. I am very hard to stick and sometimes get stuck a couple times before they strike gold. I figure I can tolerate the discomfort for a few moments for the good it will do in the long run.

I salute you terrysalmi! I hope to see you back here repeating this post in 8 weeks....

pathdoc: a belated Happy National Medical Laboratory Week to you!

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Last edited by tstarky on 04-25-2002 at 04:39 PM

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pathdoc: a belated Happy National Medical Laboratory Week to you!

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Same to you tstarky!

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EVERYONE (I repeat) EVERYONE should donate as often as they can. I, too, have a fear of needles, but I have donated blood every two to three months for the last 32 years. I don't know how much that adds up to but it sure am a lot.

I can't look at the needle either before or after it is in my arm, but as someone who has known people saved by transfusions, I will continue to give until there's nothing left.

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Damn! I'd forgotten all about it. I used to rather regularly, but had let it slip my mind. Any web resources as to when they'll be by my area?

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Originally posted by dick-richardson
Damn! I'd forgotten all about it. I used to rather regularly, but had let it slip my mind. Any web resources as to when they'll be by my area?

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The closest blood center to you, assuming your location is correct is...

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Originally posted by Techie2000
I promise to give blood if they promise not to use a needle, bullet, or anything else involving pain...

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In fact, I had donated at a Bloodmobile at my High School, and the comments BEFORE donating were "it hurts too much, the needle is so big, etc..." and AFTER donating "that was easy, I like the free doughnuts, I got out of class!"

You know if over 100 high school students can do it for the first time, anyone can!


(BTW: I was the first person through the drive that day, and it was sad because the nurses recognized me since I had given platelets just three days earlier, I knew the coordinator and was talking to her before donating since I am such a big volunteer, and I went through the process quickly and easily, while everyone else was obviously nervous - I think it made some of the ''popular'' kids determined to do it as calmly as ''the geek'' did)

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