LKA in bed all day with the west wing woop woop
I need to look and see where and when it is possible to do this!
I think I need to do it before I get my tattoo done!
Research time.
How I did it: A friend of mine who gives blood on a regular basis went with me the first time I went. And the knowledge that they'll give me free Oreos afterwards helps, because I never buy Oreos. Read how I did it…
riveradonis can drive legally now!
How I did it: Blood Services Canada was having a blood drive at my university, so I dragged my boyfriend and went. We got there, and we booked appointments for the next day and left. We went back the next day, and first tthey asked a few questions about my identity , and then they tested my blood for iron. It was a quick jab in my finger, nothing painful at all. Once they established my iron levels were high enough, they sent me behind a little c… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I had to wait until I was 17 to give blood, but I gave blood in the first blood drive that my school had after my birthday. My body likes to keep its own blood, I guess, cause I felt really weird and bad the first time I gave. And I almost cried cause I felt really weird and couldn't help it... =S but it's been way better after that. My iron is too low often, but I give when I can. =) I'm 18, and I've given 4 or 5 times I think. Now … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I went down to a blood center because they said they needed my blood type. After some tests and questions, I hopped in the chair and they strapped the bag to me. Read how I did it…
How I did it: At my high school, our ASB class organized a blood drive for our whole school and the community around. I signed up and it only took an hour for the whole process to be done with when the day came around! Read how I did it…
LKA in bed all day with the west wing woop woop
I need to look and see where and when it is possible to do this!
I think I need to do it before I get my tattoo done!
Research time.
I’ve accompanied my friends while they gave blood every time they’ve done it since we were 17. I’ve never been allowed to as apparently you have to be a certain weight, and I am far below this weight.
Aside from wanting to put weight on to feel better about myself, I would love to be able to donate blood, as I know how important these donations are. God forbid I should ever need blood, but I’d like to know it was available.
Still another 5 months before I am allowed to donate :(
After childbirth, there is an additional 9 months deferral period from the date of delivery in order to allow adequate time for iron stores to replenish.
cest_la_vie feels like i'm getting somewhere with things
exactly two months until i can complete this =]
Faenaria has a beautiful amazing tattoo
So I called the Canadian Blood Services yesterday (you know the one, with the witty “It’s in you to give” motto) and attempted to get a hold of whoever it is I need to talk to to book a first time appointment.
Apparently because I traveled to England at the age of 3, I need to speak to a nurse and said nurse will book my appointment instead of the main lady I spoke to. Ok, I can live with that, they can’t be too careful (AIDs contaminated donor blood anyone?) but seriously. If I went when I was three, any diseases I was going to get would have manifested themselves by now. I had pinkeye while I was there, I took antibiotics and it went away before we even returned to Canada. But I’ll wait… and wait… and…
“We are experiencing a higher than usual call volume. To leave a message…”
Oh screw this, I’m calling back tomorrow.
I’ve done it twice a year starting Junior year of high school.. I hope I can continue during college!
Well I tried to, but I got told I need to be 110lbs, is this the same everywhere? Because I’m only 5’2.5 and 104lbs?
I just found out there is a blood drive in town tomorrow afternoon. I am going to make every effort to cut loose from work early so I can do this.
MoonlightDreams wishes she could shine like the sun, and twinkle like the stars!
that i’m not the correct weight to give blood.
i tried to sign myself up but alas, was not able to.
one day, if/when i reach 7.12 i want to give blood :)
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Açores
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Ironically Zen asks,
“As a vegetarian how can i improve my hemoglobin levels to become an acceptable donor?”
— 20 months ago |
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Massachusetts
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stressybessy asks,
“Does anyone know whether immigrants to the USA can give blood? I immigrated from the UK to the USA two years ago and I was just wandering”
— 2 years ago |
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Leeds
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summer_in_europe asks,
“Can you do it just once or is it compulsory to do it a certain amount of times a year?”
— 2 years ago |
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Louisville
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jewels is sparkling this season! asks,
“What's the general weight requirement? I'm usually about107-110pds. How can I add on some healthy weight to give blood?”
— 2 years ago |
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New York State
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Deirdre asks,
“is there anything special i need to do before i go, like not eat something, etc?”
— 3 years ago |
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Peterborough
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Praias asks,
“If you are REALLY scared of needles, like you really panick, can you do it?”
— 3 years ago |
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