Brighton Breezy
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I was having my glucose levels checked, I guess the old lady might have been having the same as diabetes is common in OAP's.
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How many of you give blood?
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John Boy
Paul McShane
Can you donate blood at 16? (I'm 16 btw)
Withdean and I
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- Aug 6, 2003
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i do...usually at uckfield
In 1976 my old man was dieing of cancer at Sussex General (on Edward St I think) and had to have a major operation to have his stomach removed. He had a rare blood group and needed huge amounts for the operation. People with the same blood group were phoned up and came in any mode of transport they could lay their hands on cars, bicycles, some by ambulance.
These heroes saved his life and I have never forgotten their efforts as they could have said "sorry mate can't be arsed tonight watching telly". He lived for another twelve years and I am grateful to each and every one of them. I have now given about 150 pints of blood/plasma, which is my way of saying thank you.
It does not hurt, you are doing something noble, and when you get to 100 pints one of the nurses gives you a blowjob (although I may have dreamt that).
Please make the effort, it does make a difference.
These heroes saved his life and I have never forgotten their efforts as they could have said "sorry mate can't be arsed tonight watching telly". He lived for another twelve years and I am grateful to each and every one of them. I have now given about 150 pints of blood/plasma, which is my way of saying thank you.
It does not hurt, you are doing something noble, and when you get to 100 pints one of the nurses gives you a blowjob (although I may have dreamt that).
Please make the effort, it does make a difference.
Cian
Well-known member
John Boy said:
No, but you can at 17 in the UK (its 18 virtually everywhere else in the world)
I'm a big wuss, I hate needles but I gave blood for the first time a month ago. There is no excuse for not giving if you meet all of the criteria.
I am A positive.
I caught chickenpox from my kids when I was in my thirties. I was told that they like to have a blood donation within 6 months of any adult that catches a childhood disease (German Measles, Mumps, Chickenpox etc) as the antibodies are really great for kids who are suffering from leukaemia.
So three months later I was called in for the donation and gave my name as usual. The doctor immediately said, 'Ah! This is the special we have been waiting for.'
It made me feel really good that I was doing something to help.
I also went on the bone marrow transplant list but have never been called.
In another 4 years I shall be too old to donate any more
I caught chickenpox from my kids when I was in my thirties. I was told that they like to have a blood donation within 6 months of any adult that catches a childhood disease (German Measles, Mumps, Chickenpox etc) as the antibodies are really great for kids who are suffering from leukaemia.
So three months later I was called in for the donation and gave my name as usual. The doctor immediately said, 'Ah! This is the special we have been waiting for.'
It made me feel really good that I was doing something to help.
I also went on the bone marrow transplant list but have never been called.
In another 4 years I shall be too old to donate any more
Eggmundo
U & I R listening to KAOS
- Jul 8, 2003
- 3,466
Give blood when ever I can, missed the last session as we were at home to Plymouth though!
I like the new style credit card you get.
I hate doing it though 'cos it hurts...and any one who says it doesn't is lying, espescially if you get a doctor in a bad mood!
Best thing is the pint afterwards....FEEL THE RUSH (Ciggy used to pretty good as well but I've given up now.)
I like the new style credit card you get.
I hate doing it though 'cos it hurts...and any one who says it doesn't is lying, espescially if you get a doctor in a bad mood!
Best thing is the pint afterwards....FEEL THE RUSH (Ciggy used to pretty good as well but I've given up now.)
Rangdo
Registered Cider Drinker
El Presidente said:
Do you get to pick the nurse because some of them really wouldn't be much of an incentive
John Dorian
Glass Case of EMOTION
Biscuit said:
I signed up about 3 months ago but whenever there is a "donation" time I either seem to be working or forget or have a football match.
Blackadder
Brighton Bhuna Boy
I have a badge for giving so many pints. Only the first badge so I'm no star!
Fatboy, give blood. Once you get over your initial fears there's nothing to it!
I'm A- BTW
Fatboy, give blood. Once you get over your initial fears there's nothing to it!
I'm A- BTW
Woodingdean Gull
New member
I'm O+, and started in 1967. Not sure how many times now and can't be arsed to work it out.
But I wish had £1 for every time I'd heard someone say "Right, where's me tea and biscuits?" after they'd just had their thumb pricked for the blood test. (For the benefit of the younger NSC'ers, classic comedy from Tony Hancock).
But I wish had £1 for every time I'd heard someone say "Right, where's me tea and biscuits?" after they'd just had their thumb pricked for the blood test. (For the benefit of the younger NSC'ers, classic comedy from Tony Hancock).