Giving Blood

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.

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..