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Do you give blood?

I just decided to do it and was looking into what it involves and was surprised to read the list of things that mean you can on can't give blood..

like:
You should never give blood if:
You're a man who's had sex with another man, even safe sex using a condom.

shock

in b4 that hairy gay guy who likes to talk about the power of Orgasms.

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I'm not allowed since I've gotten a tattoo within the last year.

My kids can never donate blood because their dad was stationed in Germany during the 1980's when he was in the Army.

I can't give blood for 3 more months because I have had a piercing, you cant give blood for 6 months after receiving a tattoo or piercing.

I have donated when they came to me school.

I donated once when I was like thirteen. I didn't like the feeling and I got a little dizzy. I don't think I want to do it anymore.

Originally posted by A Dose Of Vraya
I donated once when I was like thirteen. I didn't like the feeling and I got a little dizzy. I don't think I want to do it anymore.

You have to make sure you eat and drink something before giving blood as losing that amount of blood will make you dizzy, which is why they usually let you rest for a little bit afterwards then give you biscuits and refreshments.
but you shouldn't let that put you off doing it again.

Originally posted by gefallen_engel
My kids can never donate blood because their dad was stationed in Germany during the 1980's when he was in the Army.

I can't give blood for 3 more months because I have had a piercing, you cant give blood for 6 months after receiving a tattoo or piercing.

Oh really? I didn't realise that would affect your kids giving blood.. why is that?

Originally posted by Piggle Humsy
You have to make sure you eat and drink something before giving blood as losing that amount of blood will make you dizzy, which is why they usually let you rest for a little bit afterwards then give you biscuits and refreshments.
but you shouldn't let that put you off doing it again.



Oh really? I didn't realise that would affect your kids giving blood.. why is that?

I dont remember, he has told me a bunch of times and I keep forgetting, I will ask him tomorrow and let you know

My best friend will be coming back from his round the world trip this week, we'll be both donating blood on his return. We've both been meaning to for a while, but didn't.

Donating blood =

Originally posted by gefallen_engel
I dont remember, he has told me a bunch of times and I keep forgetting, I will ask him tomorrow and let you know

Ok thanks

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
My best friend will be coming back from his round the world trip this week, we'll be both donating blood on his return. We've both been meaning to for a while, but didn't.

He might not be able to depending on where he's been.
If you've visited certain countries and for certain lengths of time you can't donate.
But they'll ask him about it and tell him there.

Originally posted by Piggle Humsy
Ok thanks



He might not be able to depending on where he's been.
If you've visited certain countries and for certain lengths of time you can't donate.
But they'll ask him about it and tell him there.

Yeah, he may not be able to, but I will still donate. He's so passionate about it, due to his dad dying recently, so he'll definitely donate too.

I never have. I'm phobic about needles, plus I'm anemic.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Yeah, he may not be able to, but I will still donate. He's so passionate about it, due to his dad dying recently, so he'll definitely donate too.

Yeah, I'm pretty terrified of needles as well. But I suppose I've had plenty of vaccinations for travelling etc in the past, it's just seeing the blood that frightens me.

Once I can donate blood again I'll do it.

I've never had the chance to.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Yeah, I'm pretty terrified of needles as well. But I suppose I've had plenty of vaccinations for travelling etc in the past, it's just seeing the blood that frightens me.

I don't really have any problem with blood. Just the needles themselves. My brother's diabetic and I have to leave the room when he's got to take his insulin. And there's nothing like having to get an injection that feels like you're being stabbed straight through your hand when you're already in an insane amount of pain...

Originally posted by Toku King
I've never had the chance to.

You live in the same country I do, there are numerous chances to. Basically, walk into your local health centre/clinic or hospital.

Originally posted by Toku King
I've never had the chance to. Originally posted by chillmeistergen
You live in the same country I do, there are numerous chances to. Basically, walk into your local health centre/clinic or hospital.

yeah you can search for places nearby here:

www.blood.co.uk

and it will tell you places and times..

I'm not allowed to give blood but I volunteered to administer the process since I joined up with the Red Cross several years ago.

Why ain't you allowed to Scythe?

Originally posted by Dark-Jaxx
Why ain't you allowed to Scythe?

Because of my Osteo Genesis Imperfecta.

I've given blood a couple of times.

I have had it taken, never given.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
You live in the same country I do, there are numerous chances to. Basically, walk into your local health centre/clinic or hospital.

There isn't one for miles.

Originally posted by Piggle Humsy
yeah you can search for places nearby here:

www.blood.co.uk

and it will tell you places and times..

Cool.

I wasn't able to as I had got a piercing within less than a year of trying to give blood.

I hope this kids not there when I give blood:

-fVDGu82FeQ

haermm

I cant give blood I had a liver defect when I was born, all yellow skined and that and I'm constatly on and off meds all the time for the various issues I have.

so if I could I would, however I am a registered organ donor.

I hate needles. I don't like it being lodged into my flesh, the feeling makes me cringe a bit but afterwards, my entire arm begins to soar.

Not allowed to by religion.

I can't give any, and I can't take any.


So by that same token... I can't get blood transfusions either. If I am severely injured and I need a blood transfusion, my religion dictates that I should deny the transfusion, even if it costs me my life. Most members even have a little card in their wallet, so if they get knocked unconcious and can't say anything the doctors won't give them a transfusion.

ermm

I'm good with needles, so I'm up for giving blood. I just need to look for a blood drive-place near me first.

Originally posted by Blax_Hydralisk
Not allowed to by religion.

I can't give any, and I can't take any.


So by that same token... I can't get blood transfusions either. If I am severely injured and I need a blood transfusion, my religion disctates that I should deny the transfusion, even if it costs me my life.

ermm

Which religions are against blood transfusions? Jehovah's Witness, right? Are there others?

Yep, JW's. I dunno about any others.

I dont like needles least of all being jabbed with them but that didnt stop me having a 7 inch tatton done down the bottom of my neck and top of my back right down the spine.

Originally posted by Piggle Humsy
Do you give blood?

I just decided to do it and was looking into what it involves and was surprised to read the list of things that mean you can on can't give blood..

like:
You should never give blood if:
You're a man who's had sex with another man, even safe sex using a condom.

shock
I've given blood once before I graduated High School. They had a blood drive going on and I gave blood.

Originally posted by Peach
I never have. I'm phobic about needles, plus I'm anemic.
Same for me.

I do as often as I can, because as soon as I have sex I'll never be able to again

Originally posted by Strangelove
I do as often as I can, because as soon as I have sex I'll never be able to again

Originally posted by chillybanana
hes bent.

Originally posted by chillybanana
I'm a f@g, darling

Ohhh, I see.

I have anemia, so I am unable to give blood, even if I wanted to.

I used to sell my plasma when I was stationed at Ft. Hood while in the Army. It was quite profitable.

I usually try to donate once a year. However, I recently got new tattoos this year so I have to wait a while.

Originally posted by Impediment
I used to sell my plasma when I was stationed at Ft. Hood while in the Army. It was quite profitable.

I usually try to donate once a year. However, I recently got new tattoos this year so I have to wait a while.
Sell it?!


i donated blood for the first time the other day
(shh... i forged my mums signature :s ... but she was fine with it )

and it was sooo awesome
you can save up to three lives with one donation

YAAAYY takin a big group of my friends on monday to go donate


give blood blood gives!!

I wish I could give blood. hmm

Edit: I have no fear of needles. srug

Originally posted by AbnormalButSane
I wish I could give blood. hmm

Edit: I have no fear of needles. srug I'll take it. I'll suck it right out of you, I will. And I mean that in a totally sexual way.

No

I've never given blood. I don't really want to because it would make me pass out while working out. I was told I have to wait a few days.

i gave blood at last years school blood drive it was fun! plus i got outta gym that day. yay!

not allowed to donate blood

Originally posted by gefallen_engel
not allowed to donate blood

Anemia?

give blood blood gives

If you can, please

I give sperm, more fun. awehuhs

only problem is no one would take it

Doesnt mean I cant give it, and get paid for watching porn sly

here they actually pay you to ??



wow, its moments like these i wish i had a penis.

Originally posted by Because I can
here they actually pay you to ??



wow, its moments like these i wish i had a penis.

I dunno, I dont do it ermmnone

I gave blood last month. I got pizza and shit!

I keep seeing places to give blood on campus here, but I'm so busy

Originally posted by Piggle Humsy
Do you give blood?

I just decided to do it and was looking into what it involves and was surprised to read the list of things that mean you can on can't give blood..

like:
You should never give blood if:
You're a man who's had sex with another man, even safe sex using a condom.

shock

Only if it was before 1988.

here in Australia you cant give blood if you've lived in England/Britain for more than 6 months between the years of 1980-1996

its SUCH a stupid rule!
who cares if we get mad-cows disease