leeds chimp Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I don't. But after reading this, I will one way to get a ***** every 3 monthsuse to give regular in Leeds but since moved here the dates always clash with work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Excellent post!! I've been a donor for over 10 years now. You get a very good feeling every time you attend. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSparky Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm B+ gave my 59th Whole Blood Donation 2 weeks ago. I give at the National Blood Transfusion centre at Addenbrooke's Universary Hospital, Cambridge. I go in my lunch hour when at work. Women can give every 16 weeks, men every 12 (as we can regenerate our iron levels quicker). I've just signed up to an Interval study to see the effects on the body by giving even more regularly. I've been selected to give every 8 weeks! I'm also registered on the Bone Marrow National register. Get signed up guys, you can make a difference ! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm O+ will definitely look into it. Although I am an absolute wuss with blood/needles, despite many piercings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm O+ will definitely look into it. Although I am an absolute wuss with blood/needles, despite many piercings! Just look the other way or close yours eyes when they put the needle in. I used to be scared of needles (dentist thing when they seamed to enjoy inflicting pain). Now have been stuck by that many needles it does bother me, even watch what they are upto. Don't know if they still do it, if you were nervous or scared they used to use a numing spray so you did not feel the needle going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckled frank Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 The easiest way to help someone else there is, and get a free cuppa and a biscuit out of it. B rh - and just heading towards 60 donations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I used to,and should as I'm AB+,but fell out of the loop,should try to really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) I'd love to donate again :( Having been off the pain killers for 3 months (not through choice!) I went to give some of my nice AB Negative and got turned down as I have IBS!!, what on earth does IBS have to do with blood?, nurse was very apologetic but as it was on the list no can do :( Edited October 20, 2012 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 i give regularly, don,t know how rare i am,,,, A rh- ?? shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Donated my dead son's body parts, 2 kids given sight, another two given life saving heart valves. Nice to think some happiness for others came out of our misery. That takes some balls Nabbers, my utmost respect to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I cannot imagine what you must have gone through, but what a brave thing to do. I salute you. Thats a very special and courageous gift Nabbers. My commiserations to you and your wife however long ago it may have been it must still be raw. I hope that, faced with a similar situation, I would be as strong and selfless as you both were. You have my utmost respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I'm going to give some soon. Am I being spectacularly thick here, but what has weighing 20 stone got to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSparky Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) I'm going to give some soon. Am I being spectacularly thick here, but what has weighing 20 stone got to do with it? You are not alone, I wondered that too! Think the rules are you need to be heavier that 7 stone? That's a child weight though isn't it? lol I'm 14 stone something, so I pass that rule easily! Edited October 21, 2012 by ScubaSparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Theres a quick questions calculator to see if you can give blood on the uk blood page, unforuanately its just says ring them if some questions don't fall into their acceptance catogories. http://www.blood.co.uk/can-i-give-blood/donor-health-check/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 It's OK, I don't weigh 20 stone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Pelt Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 '20 stone' is just a teaser, well over 600 views for this thread so far, average for 'wanteds' is about 50 ; thanks to everyone, all good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAoS Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) I *used* to give blood until a little medical trouble stopped me. After reading this thread, perhaps I'll see if it's OK now. I also have a slight case of aichmophobia... One thing that I'd like to point out is that if you are O-neg, then your blood is special and particularly sought after. (It ain't *rare*, just "special".) So, if you don't donate and are O-neg, please consider becoming a donor. Regards, Mark. Edited October 21, 2012 by ChAoS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Ha ha, well done Good alternative to 'Free Beer' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Sauce Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Started donating about 8 years ago whilst working for a company that actively pushed us to register and had the blood bus parked in the car park. Used to love donating on a Friday at 3.30pm and then straight out for a night out in Cardiff on the lash, cheap night I tell ya!!!! A neg, which I believe is rare but not the rarest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSparky Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I *used* to give blood until a little medical trouble stopped me. After reading this thread, perhaps I'll see if it's OK now. I also have a slight case of aichmophobia... One thing that I'd like to point out is that if you are O-neg, then your blood is special and particularly sought after. (It ain't *rare*, just "special".) So, if you don't donate and are O-neg, please consider becoming a donor. Regards, Mark. Yes I believe O- is needed as it is universal & can be used in medical emergencies on any patient, before they find out the patients own type... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhead Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I used to be o neg but now I'm A positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevy Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 i do it , but ive had to have a 2 year break due to medication , Im serving and encourage anyone to give blood especially O neg , you're special yours can be given to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSparky Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) New Donor Campaign : 100 Thousand New Donors in 100 Days http://www.blood.co.uk/news/100k/ Edited December 12, 2012 by ScubaSparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun sam Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 22nd January 2012 will be my 100th pint (0+) It all started when I was 14 and bored at the end of the summer holidays, My uncle worked as a haematologist at the local hospital He took me to the labs when He was called out. I saw 3 large chest type fridges filled with blood and asked how many months does that last. I was told the hospital was not a large surgical one and the blood was less than 3 days worth. Upon hearing that I asked if I could give blood that day but was told I had to be 18 years old guess what I did on my birthday. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I used to give blood regularly up to about 15 years ago. Stopped when the kids came along and working all hours. But I have just registered and am going to start with donating locally on the 21st dec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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