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Do Something Amazing- Give Blood

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  • glitch_101
    glitch_101 Posts: 122 Forumite
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    Do they weight you? How much do you have to weigh in kilos?
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
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    glitch_101 wrote: »
    Do they weight you? How much do you have to weigh in kilos?

    Most people can give blood. If you are generally in good heath, age 17 to 65 (if it's your first time) and weigh at least 7st 12Ib you can donate. You can give blood every 16 weeks, that's approximately every four months.

    7st 10lb is 110lb and is 49.8951 kg

    If thereare any concerns they will weigh you before they will allow you to donate.
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  • glitch_101
    glitch_101 Posts: 122 Forumite
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    Rikki wrote: »
    7st 10lb is 110lb and is 49.8951 kg

    If thereare any concerns they will weigh you before they will allow you to donate.

    :T Yay, I might just make the cut :D
  • Badsaver
    Badsaver Posts: 206 Forumite
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    I would love to!! I got myself all geared up for it got there and they said I couldnt do it because i had a blood transfusion when I had my son :( As soon as they discover a test for CJD (thats why I couldnt do it - there is a risk involved with transfusions) I will be there!!
  • Melissa22_2
    Melissa22_2 Posts: 9 Forumite
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    I'm not allowed as I had a transfusion when I was a baby..it's not fair- there's nothing wrong with my blood!
  • jefflightfoot
    jefflightfoot Posts: 4 Newbie
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    the trouble i have is that i practically pass out at a mere blood test. its the thought of losing blood. how could i cope with losing a pint?
  • glitch_101
    glitch_101 Posts: 122 Forumite
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    jefflightfoot wrote: »
    the trouble i have is that i practically pass out at a mere blood test. its the thought of losing blood. how could i cope with losing a pint?

    Eat a full meal before you go + take an energy drink with you. Take slow deep breaths and think calm happy thoughts! :D
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
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    glitch_101 wrote: »
    Eat a full meal before you go + take an energy drink with you. Take slow deep breaths and think calm happy thoughts! :D


    Good advice, but save some room for the yummy biscuits afterwards. :drool:
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  • marshall2k
    marshall2k Posts: 206 Forumite
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    Rikki wrote: »
    You are still not allowed to give blood if you have ever received blood regardless of when. Sorry. :(

    This isn't strictly true. If it was before 1st January 1980 it is allowed.

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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,077 Forumite
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    glitch_101 wrote: »
    Eat a full meal before you go + take an energy drink with you. Take slow deep breaths and think calm happy thoughts! :D

    I second this. I had a blood test done 4 years and passed out - partly due to low weight and not eating enough beforehand.
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