I give blood regally and I was just wandering how many orgers did.
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I give blood regally and I was just wandering how many orgers did.
I don't. I don't even know my blood type.
Ditto. Anyway, I guess I'm too young.:juggle2:
Well, if I ever have to (say, in time of crisis or something) I definitely would. However, as it is now, I don't give my blood. Come to think of it, I never have.
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Too young, have to wait a year. Tough I don't think I'll be doing it regulary.
Alcohol content is generally too high...
Every day.
Yes, I've donated blood twice and I'm planning to go tomorrow to donate for my third time. To me blood donation has been a surprisingly pleasant experience and that's why I actually can't wait for my next donation. It's just feels nice. Anyway I warmly recommend blood donation to all of you. Try it, atleast once. :yes:
I don't give blood. I drink blood. :ahh:
Yes, I do it 4-5 times a year. That's as much as Im allowed.
I'm not good with giving blood. I would if I was able to. I couldn't really vote in your poll...
Not allowed to. If you've lived in the UK for more than 6 months you can't donate blood in Australia.
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Originally Posted by Beirut
I give blood to the mosquitos every summer. They sneak in when I open the door. There's no use stopping them unless I poison the entire room, but I don't think that's good in the long run. I'm so used to the bites that I don't itch anymore. Plus it gets itchier if I itch.
I generally make a stop to a clinic every week or two.
Wha!?Quote:
"The quickest way to a girl's bed is through her parents'.
Have sex with them and you're in."
I gave blood once, my duty to humanity fulfilled. I wont give any more, though my anatomy professor will give extra points on my finals if I give blood during the semister and provide proof, so I might give blood one more time.
I was giving blood about 4-5 times a year and got my 5 or 6 gallon pin, I can't remember exactly. Then about 2 years ago the Red Cross asked me to try pheresis (platelet donation). Since I'm not working, I can afford the 2 to 2.5 hours it takes to do pheresis. I get to catch up on movies I haven't seen while I'm donating, so I get some entertainment out of it. You can do pheresis every 2 weeks and I think the Red Cross would like me to do it that often, but I usually donate every 3-4 weeks.
I was going to give blood the first time, but I had some Xsthma{sp?} on my arm, so it was too hard to get the needle right. So, next time they are around here, I am gong to try again.
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Originally Posted by Rythmic
4-5 times a year, every two weeks, ...
Are you sure your giving blood and not plasma?
In Belgium you have to wait 6 months before you can donate again, but you can donate plasma every two weeks.
I've been giving blood since I turned 18 and almost never missed a chance ever since. It started partly because I would get a free film ticket but now it's pure out of altruïsm (or so I tell myself).
We don't want anything to do with Brittish people. That or the mad cow disease variant for humans (Jacob-Kreutzveld or something like it).Quote:
Originally Posted by diablodelmar
When I was in the US I had started giving blood regularly, including double red blood cell the last time. But I don't believe I can in Deutschland, and I may not be able to for a while after I get back.
They're scared of Mad Cow and BCSE or whatever it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by diablodelmar
Im giving blood 3-4-5 times a years, depends on how much they need. Im allowed to donate every 3 months, however, my bloodtype is quite rare (only around 3 percent has it). So they dont need that much only if accidents happen and in emergency situations. Then Im called in to fill up the supplies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peasant Phill
Only if I could make money with it ~D
Same here in the US. 6 months in UK during a certain time frame (basically the 90s, from the BSE scare) and they won't take your blood. Which is why I can't give. :no:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rythmic
Not old enough yet, or am I?
What are the rewards/incentives in the UK?
I love that typo, you must be a blue blood then.~:pat:Quote:
Originally Posted by ZombieFriedNuts
I have not given blood on a consistent basis for 5-6 years now. I'm diabetic and have a genetic disease, hemochromatosis, or iron overload in my blood. I haven't asked if this would exclude me from being a desireable donor. I would think my high iron content blood would be just the ticket for those with anemia. Anyway, after my recent dealings with the medical profession, the less I see of doctors the better.
It's good to see you back, by the way.
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I did not come into this thread intending to vote Gah, but you forced my hand. I give blood about once a year, which is neither "regularly" nor "once." Fine, push me into the Gah camp.