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edda

cheesy.mike wrote: »

When your donation is complete the needle will be removed, a plaster will be applied and you will generally be asked to lie still for a short while (especially if is your first donation) and will then be free to go and get a drink and some biscuits.

No lying down today - as soon as the needle was removed and I was asked to press firmly on the pad, I was told to sit up.

Apparently, this is the new method - and I didn't like it one bit. I lay back down and was aked why - I told them I had always done it this way. The nurse then said sitting up straight away was more likely to prevent lower blood pressure.

Is this really the case?

Ice_2

purplelotus wrote: »

Great reply Mike, just added some extra bits - hope you don't mind!

can just ask why not a hot drink. on your first time, I'm an old timer by the way. (in giving blood that is.) lol :rotfl:

poppycracker

i used to know the answer to this.... been sitting here puzzling about it and i think i remember that if you have a hot drink it can dilate blood vessels and as you dont have as much blood in you as you did, it can lead to blood draining away from your brain faster than it should when you stand up. Something like that anyway. I know the principle, its just hard to describe.

torbrex

Another donation yesterday, I had to go back to work afterwards and by the time I got home, I was fit for nothing.

Note to self, try to keep diary free after blood donation.

Ice_2

I topped them up last month, next visit June, they do say, what is, no flying aeroplanes, deep sea diving, or paracuting, when I give mine, I'm ex forces so I guess thats why, I'll have to leave the copter at home next time then...lol...:rotfl: what do they say to you guys and gals...

Bob63

Ice wrote: »

what do they say to you guys and gals...

Same thing. I do some emergency services work, riding a motorcycle on blue lights & sirens - http://www.freewheelers.org.uk - and I'm not allowed to donate if I am on duty that week.

Toastrack

Well, my blood sample has been processed & it turns out I'm suitable to donate platelets.
They're pretty keen to get me in - first appointment is later this week!

torbrex

Toastrack wrote: »

Well, my blood sample has been processed & it turns out I'm suitable to donate platelets.
They're pretty keen to get me in - first appointment is later this week!

Welcome on board, I have been giving platelets for quite a while now and find it a very relaxing couple of hours.

elainey_2

Hi there

I used to give blood, but had to stop after being rushed into hospital for an emergency blood transfusion due to severe aneamia (sorry if I've spelled this wrong).

But would like to:T :T :T :T :beer: to all you blood donors out there!

Love Elaine xxx

pgt67

I hope and trust that the majority of those who give blood have also signed up for the Organ Donor Card and Register.

If not go on, Live Life, Give Life :j

To sign up if you haven't already done so click

http://www.uktransplant.org.uk/ukt/how_to_become_a_donor/registration/consent.jsp

alternatively Text the word ‘Give’ to 84118 and follow the simple instructions

If so then :T

Also a quick reminder to all those who have signed up and moved house, changed name etc you also need to alter your details which can be done on the above link - Cheers