sickandtwisted 0 #1 May 20, 2008 give blood? Today, my work is having a blood drive. In the past, they have had it on a Friday. I can't give blood on Friday & jump on Saturday (not recommended). I am amazed by the number of people who are afraid to give. Especially since my work allows us to remain on the clock while donating.Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 May 20, 2008 I'm not afraid to give blood. What I'm afraid of is taking 3 weeks just to recover from that! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #3 May 20, 2008 Quote give blood? Today, my work is having a blood drive. In the past, they have had it on a Friday. I can't give blood on Friday & jump on Saturday (not recommended). I am amazed by the number of people who are afraid to give. Especially since my work allows us to remain on the clock while donating. It's one of the few things I'm truly afraid of. If they don't lay me down I will pass out 100% of the time. I'd like to help, but heeeellllllllll no.Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #4 May 20, 2008 Being O neg, I feel an obligation to donate blood. Just wish it was more convenient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #5 May 20, 2008 Quote Being O neg, I feel an obligation to donate blood. I am O+, they have quite a shortage of O, so I feel obligated, as well.Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #6 May 20, 2008 I'm on meds - they won't have me. Besides, the new DUtch slogan to get more people t donate is: "You give blood with your heart" Thanks, but I'd prefer my left arm if it's all the same to you "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #7 May 20, 2008 Quote I'm on meds - they won't have me. That's why I don't do it. It has nothing to do with my fear of needles.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #8 May 20, 2008 Quote Quote Being O neg, I feel an obligation to donate blood. I am O+, they have quite a shortage of O, so I feel obligated, as well. Glad it worked out for you this time. (Tues vs Fri) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #9 May 20, 2008 I give about every other month, O+. There's also some viral antibody my blood doesn't have, an antibody harmful to newborns, so my blood can be used for infant surgery. I found that out one day when they told me my blood was going to be used for infant open heart surgery. I told them they could take all they needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #10 May 20, 2008 Quote Glad it worked out for you this time. (Tues vs Fri) Passing out on a tandem is BAD!Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #11 May 20, 2008 Quote I give about every other month, O+. There's also some viral antibody my blood doesn't have, an antibody harmful to newborns, so my blood can be used for infant surgery. I found that out one day when they told me my blood was going to be used for infant open heart surgery. I told them they could take all they needed. That's awesome!Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #12 May 20, 2008 Nope. I'm not afraid to give blood at all. I don't care for needles though, so I just don't watch! In fact, I gave blood at a mobile unit in front of a Walmart in Georgia late last December. Got into a huge "discussion" with my mother about it. But I ignored her and did it anyway. I'm trying to encourage my son to do the right things in life. And I feel that teaching him to give blood is a good thing. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #13 May 20, 2008 Quote Passing out on a tandem is BAD! It's even worse if you're the instructor!Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #14 May 20, 2008 Quote It's even worse if you're the instructor! I AM the instructor!Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #15 May 20, 2008 Nope, not afraid, and I donate as often as I'm eligible. I miss the job I had where they had quarterly blood drives, though ... that made it super-easy to donate (and it was usually mid-week, so rarely a problem with skydiving). Just think of the cookies. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #16 May 20, 2008 Quote Just think of the cookies. They had Nutter Butter & apple juice!Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #17 May 20, 2008 Quote Quote It's even worse if you're the instructor! I AM the instructor! I had a feeling. .Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #18 May 20, 2008 I used to donate regularly- whole blood and platelets as needed. Because I've got AB- blood and a high platelet count, I tended to get the VIP treatment when I donated! But a few years back, Lifesource started objecting to my favorite vacation spots in Mexico and deferred me. Its been at least 2 years since I've been any place fun, so they might like me again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #19 May 20, 2008 Quote I used to donate regularly- whole blood and platelets as needed. Because I've got AB- blood and a high platelet count, I tended to get the VIP treatment when I donated! But a few years back, Lifesource started objecting to my favorite vacation spots in Mexico and deferred me. Its been at least 2 years since I've been any place fun, so they might like me again! They wouldn't take my blood for a while, after Operation Desert Storm (gulf war illness). But they will take it now.Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #20 May 20, 2008 Quote Quote Just think of the cookies. They had Nutter Butter & apple juice! It's just like being back in Kindergarten!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #21 May 20, 2008 Quote I give about every other month, O+. There's also some viral antibody my blood doesn't have, an antibody harmful to newborns, so my blood can be used for infant surgery. I found that out one day when they told me my blood was going to be used for infant open heart surgery. I told them they could take all they needed. When I donated in college, the local Red Cross would call when they needed my blood type, pick me up at my dorm, feed me a sandwich and take me home when I was done. They didn't want to trust my blood with the volunteers at the school blood drives! One day they told me my blood was going to a preemie and that made me feel really good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 May 20, 2008 Interesting info about blood types: http://www.lifeshare.org/facts/bloodtypes.htm I'm B+ and didn't realize how rare it is. Suppose I should donate more often. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #23 May 20, 2008 Quote Quote I used to donate regularly- whole blood and platelets as needed. Because I've got AB- blood and a high platelet count, I tended to get the VIP treatment when I donated! But a few years back, Lifesource started objecting to my favorite vacation spots in Mexico and deferred me. Its been at least 2 years since I've been any place fun, so they might like me again! They wouldn't take my blood for a while, after Operation Desert Storm (gulf war illness). But they will take it now. Well, I wasn't really talking about an exotic location. Just resort/ tourist areas along the Pacific Coast of Mexico. For a long time, they'd ask the question, look at a map, verify I wasn't roughing in the jungle, mark "Cancun" on their form and proceed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #24 May 20, 2008 Quote Interesting info about blood types: http://www.lifeshare.org/facts/bloodtypes.htm Does Your Blood Type Reveal Your Personality? According to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types. How do you rate? Type O You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealously and a tendency to be too competitive. I am not jealous! Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #25 May 20, 2008 I don't weigh enough. They won't take mine. ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
