The thing is, I have always had lower blood pressure than most people. I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. I know that my O neg. blood can be used, but I'm just worried about passing out.
born2Bme: There are ways to minimize your chances of having a reaction after blood donations, including feeling weak. Here is a link to some great tips for maximizing your donating experience. http://www.southtexasblood.org/PDF/He... We hope you consider donating with us again.
Bulletbob: If you call 210-731-5555 ext. 2331, they will check your eligibility to donate.
I used to donate on a regular basis, but while working in the oilfield back quite a few years ago I was sent to work in Peru. Before going I had to take a series of shots including hep a,b,and c, yellow fever, measels, rabies and an assortment of others. After that I was not allowed to donate anymore. Since this was over twenty years ago and alot more people travel internationally I'm wondering if this exclusion has been changed.
When I donate blood, I get to tell the missus, "I'm going out for awhile to lie down on a really comfy bed, watch TV and eat cookies." When I tell her why, she doesn't bat an eye. In fact, she PUSHES me out the door!
I'm a universal donor. When I lived in Houston, the Blood Bank called about every six weeks for a deposit. It wasn't a big deal AND they gave me orange juice and chocolate chip cookies! You never know when someone might need some and it helps if there is a supply available. PatB's right about the people...some do the stick and you hardly notice. Some do the stick and I'll tell'em I did the holdup and my wife drove the getaway car it hurts so. Luck of the draw.
I donated about 20 gallons over a long period. I ahd to stop because my viens got bad and there were no "stickers" who could draw me! I did it because it was easy and didn't cost mer anything except a little time. Wish I could still be doing it. I doanted in Houston Last April when my wife ahd surgery. the techs there did a good job. I guess it's just a matter of them doing it more than here.
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The thing is, I have always had lower blood pressure than most people. I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.
March 15, 2010 at 4:12 p.m.I know that my O neg. blood can be used, but I'm just worried about passing out.
Thanks for all the great responses!
born2Bme: There are ways to minimize your chances of having a reaction after blood donations, including feeling weak. Here is a link to some great tips for maximizing your donating experience. http://www.southtexasblood.org/PDF/He... We hope you consider donating with us again.
Bulletbob: If you call 210-731-5555 ext. 2331, they will check your eligibility to donate.
March 15, 2010 at 2:56 p.m.I used to donate on a regular basis, but while working in the oilfield back quite a few years ago I was sent to work in Peru. Before going I had to take a series of shots including hep a,b,and c, yellow fever, measels, rabies and an assortment of others. After that I was not allowed to donate anymore. Since this was over twenty years ago and alot more people travel internationally I'm wondering if this exclusion has been changed.
March 15, 2010 at 8:55 a.m.I wish I could donate blood but it just leaves me too weak for the rest of the day. I have a tendency to pass out.
March 13, 2010 at 10:53 a.m.When I donate blood, I get to tell the missus, "I'm going out for awhile to lie down on a really comfy bed, watch TV and eat cookies." When I tell her why, she doesn't bat an eye. In fact, she PUSHES me out the door!
March 13, 2010 at 1:42 a.m.I'm a universal donor. When I lived in Houston, the Blood Bank called about every six weeks for a deposit. It wasn't a big deal AND they gave me orange juice and chocolate chip cookies! You never know when someone might need some and it helps if there is a supply available. PatB's right about the people...some do the stick and you hardly notice. Some do the stick and I'll tell'em I did the holdup and my wife drove the getaway car it hurts so. Luck of the draw.
March 12, 2010 at 4:45 p.m.I donated about 20 gallons over a long period. I ahd to stop because my viens got bad and there were no "stickers" who could draw me! I did it because it was easy and didn't cost mer anything except a little time. Wish I could still be doing it. I doanted in Houston Last April when my wife ahd surgery. the techs there did a good job. I guess it's just a matter of them doing it more than here.
March 12, 2010 at 4:38 p.m.I donate because it SAVES LIVES simple as that!
March 12, 2010 at 4:32 p.m.Donating blood is one of the easiest things I can give over and over again. Somebody somewhere needs it and I've got plenty.
March 12, 2010 at 3:49 p.m.