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Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

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NO 70 85.37%
YES 12 14.63%
 

Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

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Shanti
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by Jessica

would if i could.
I'm anemic.

They don't like my blood.Chat Icon



Same here

Posted 2/25/06 9:28 AM
 

WoodIAm
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by Salason

I've tried but I get sick everytime I try



Me too. I wish I could though.

Posted 2/25/06 10:13 AM
 

neenie

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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

yes.

i get lightheaded almost everytime, because i have very low blood pressure (and passed out once). But, i just tell them that before i donate, and they put a cool,wet towel on my head and neck, drink a cup of juice before they start, and they lay me down more so my blood doesnt come out as fast.

i dont really care about feeling crappy for a few hours, if it means that it could help save someone Chat Icon

Message edited 2/25/2006 10:17:02 AM.

Posted 2/25/06 10:16 AM
 

NS1976
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

When you donate blood, how many vials do they take from you?

Posted 2/25/06 11:59 AM
 

Karen
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

when I still worked in corporate, I donated at every blood drive. since moving into teaching, I haven't Chat Icon . If my school would organize one, I would definitely do it!

Posted 2/25/06 12:04 PM
 

Bri
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

I'm tooooooo afraid of needles- I freak out if I have to have a vile or two drawn . . . .

Posted 2/25/06 12:05 PM
 

2Pisces
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Chat Icon yes. It makes me feel so good...saving lives! Chat Icon

Posted 2/25/06 12:31 PM
 

2Pisces
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by nycchic24

When you donate blood, how many vials do they take from you?




they take one pint of blood.

Posted 2/25/06 12:32 PM
 

nancygrace
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by julz33

No, I am not allowed, I am under the weight.

what is the weight anyway

Posted 2/25/06 12:32 PM
 

VirginiaDeb
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by nancygrace

Posted by julz33

No, I am not allowed, I am under the weight.

what is the weight anyway



if i remember correctly you must weigh at least 110 pounds.

Posted 2/25/06 12:37 PM
 

saraH
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

i did, but haven't been able to for a while b/c i don't meet the weight requirement

Posted 2/25/06 12:39 PM
 

VirginiaDeb
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

oh, ps, all of you who don't meet the weight requirement... i hate you Chat Icon

Posted 2/25/06 12:40 PM
 

dpli
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D

Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

I had an awful experience the first time - I had real pain and crazy bruises afterwards so I didn't for over 10 years. I went again about 2 years ago and while it was better, it was still not a great experience. I think they have trouble finding my veins. I will try to go again, though, because I think it is important.

Posted 2/25/06 1:49 PM
 

CAJ
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by nrthshgrl

Posted by CAJ

I try to go as often as possible. I have CMV Negative (ultra pure) blood with is very important for premature infants and many other things but I feel like they are hounding me all the time... and I am getting
Chat Icon with them....




As a mom of a preemie (who turned out just fine),
I IMAGE you! Thank you!


I don't nearly as often as I should.



Your welcome...Next time I go I will think of you...Chat Icon

Posted 2/26/06 9:40 PM
 

MissJones
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

When I got my donating card back in 96, it has on it CMV negative. Can that turn positive?

Posted 2/26/06 9:45 PM
 

CAJ
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by MissJones

When I got my donating card back in 96, it has on it CMV negative. Can that turn positive?



yes it can they re-test each time you donate...

Posted 2/26/06 9:46 PM
 

megsmom
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

no

Posted 2/26/06 10:42 PM
 

CathyB

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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

I can't. I would like to, and my mom used to donate whenever she could, but then they said that since we lived in the UK in the early 80's we can't donate, for fear that we carry mad cow disease. Chat Icon

Posted 2/26/06 10:52 PM
 

Jax430
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by ssbride05

Posted by Stefanie

Needles + Me = No thank you...I don't care about the cookie afterwards either...





I am the same way.... I wish I could donate.. but I am too scared!



Me too..I get nauseous and dizzy at the thought of it. One of these days I'm going to get over it!

Posted 2/26/06 10:55 PM
 

missus-hbradio
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by VirginiaDeb

oh, ps, all of you who don't meet the weight requirement... i hate you Chat Icon


Ahhhh what are you 2 pounds over that weight!?!?!


I cant donate - I have very low blood sugar and take meds daily that apparently arent good for donating blood.

Posted 2/26/06 11:31 PM
 

MrsBumbleb
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by julz33

No, I am not allowed, I am under the weight.



hate youChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/27/06 4:15 AM
 

MrsBumbleb
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

I have donated on a regular basis (except during my pregnancy) for about 5 years. I feel it's the least I can do in helping someone and possibly saving a life. A little inconvenience can go a long way, and I always feel good afterwards for doing it.

Posted 2/27/06 4:21 AM
 

CowgirlChick97
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

i could never!!
i only had blood taken from me once and i passed out lol

Posted 2/27/06 8:23 AM
 

skew
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Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

Posted by VirginiaDeb

oh, ps, all of you who don't meet the weight requirement... i hate you Chat Icon



gee thanks. i know i shouldn't take offense but i can't stand it when people make comments like this. some people that are underweight have medical issues or have an eating disorder. i know several people on this board that fall into those categories. i am 5'2" and weigh about 97lbs. to me, that is normal and average. i feel if i was in the 118 - 121 suggested weight range i would be overweight. despite what some may think, being "thin" does have its disadvantages.

#1 - you constantly have to deal w/ the "oh you are SO tiny", "don't you eat?", "ugh, i hate you" comments.
#2 - it is very hard to find clothes that fit properly.

i just wish people would think sometimes before making comments in re: to someone's weight. you may not view these comments as offensive but IMO, they are.


Message edited 2/27/2006 10:55:32 AM.

Posted 2/27/06 8:33 AM
 

jcbrownie
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jennifer

Re: Poll:Do you donate Blood on a regular basis?

I used to donate often but not anymore. The nurse was never able to find my veins. They would poke me with the needle 7-8 times before they would find a vein. It hurt too much so I stopped.

Posted 2/27/06 8:36 AM
 
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