I'm donating blood on Thursday and frankly, I'm scared to death. I hate needles, I hate blood, I hate veins....I really don't know why I'm doing it. But I am.

Has anyone else donated blood before? How is it?

I had blood taken for another reason but it really doesn't hurt any more than a shot.

But when you donate blood, don't they take a lot more than when you just have tests done?

I hate getting shots, but getting blood taken out is fine. When I had to get the IV for my teeth it took 25 min. to find the vein and I was fine.

Ugh I remember in 11th grade they were doing a blood donor at school and I signed up. I got scared beyond belief when they had to ***** my finger to check for iron. I started to get all teary eyed and left. Finally I felt bad and decided to go back, they pricked my finger and my iron was too low. :cuss:

Originally posted by AllIWantIsYourClutch
But when you donate blood, don't they take a lot more than when you just have tests done? They have to ***** your finger. And damnit, they cencor pr-ck.

You'll probably really tired after so just drink Orange Juice or anything to get your sugar up and then rest.....You'll be fine :)

I'm the most paranoid...freak when it comes to those things, and I got blood taken a little while ago for some reason or another, and it wasn't that bad. I was nervous, but you usually work yourself up more than you need to. They had a drive at my school last month, but I wasn't old enough for it yet...but don't they give you lots of sugar and stuff afterwords or something? I don't know...something like that.

Originally posted by ¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
They have to ***** your finger. And damnit, they cencor pr-ck. :lol:

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** :roller:

I wanted to donate my blood, but they won't let me. I was told people who've lived in the UK and/or South America aren't allowed to participate because of potential diseases you may carry. Sucks for them, because I have good blood.

Originally posted by AllIWantIsYourClutch
But when you donate blood, don't they take a lot more than when you just have tests done?

yeah they do, it takes about 5-10 seconds when you donate. my grandmother took me when she donated. I was just getting my blood type tested during a physical exam so they hardly took any.

Originally posted by ¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
They have to ***** your finger. And damnit, they cencor pr-ck.
Not pricks. :)

i had some blood sucked out of my arm for a physical last year. watching the tube fill up with my own blood freaked me out. it didn't hurt that much though.

I hate needles, but I love getting blood taken for some reason. I have a strange preoccupation with blood. Don't ask. I'm strange like that.

It's fine. They just asked my brother to squeeze a tennis ball to get the blood flowing but very slowly. Then they make you have a cup of juice or soemthing and lay down.







***** wtf :lol:

Originally posted by skyhigh25789
It's fine. They just asked my brother to squeeze a tennis ball to get the blood flowing but very slowly. Then they make you have a cup of juice or soemthing and lay down.







***** wtf :lol: *****=Penis

Aw man, why isn't penis blocked out? :(

:p :) :( :D :rolleyes: :cool: :p ;) :mad: :lol:

It's very important to do. A needle, some blood, but it's worth it because you know you're helping others out. I'm not allowed to give blood anymore because I've lived abroad for a year :(

I donate blood to the Red Cross regularly. My blood type is O Positive.

There is some discomfort with the needle, but knowing that your blood can save up to 3 lives makes it well worth it.

Originally posted by Fleet
I donate blood to the Red Cross regularly. My blood type is O Positive.

Me too!

Just think, Fleet, you may save my life one day! ;)

Originally posted by Liza
It's very important to do. A needle, some blood, but it's worth it because you know you're helping others out. I'm not allowed to give blood anymore because I've lived abroad for a year :(

I know, it sucks. I'm O+ too.

I have an extreme fear of needles, so I've never given.

I don't know if they'd want someone with anti-depressents running thru their blood though.

I have never donated my blood, and the reason is because, I honestly, do not know what my blood type is:crazy:

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
I have never donated my blood, and the reason is because, I honestly, do not know what my blood type is:crazy:

I don't know what mine is either.

mine is B+

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
I have never donated my blood, and the reason is because, I honestly, do not know what my blood type is:crazy: Me neither. Maybe I should find that out.

I've never donated blood but they have taken my blood to run certain tests. The worst is when they can't find the vein, and they end up sticking you a few times.

Originally posted by AllIWantIsYourClutch
I'm donating blood on Thursday and frankly, I'm scared to death. I hate needles, I hate blood, I hate veins....I really don't know why I'm doing it. But I am.

Has anyone else donated blood before? How is it?


I can't donate blood since I'm anemic, but I have had blood taken by the doctor for tests and stuff, it wasn't too bad, it didn't hurt that much, just mostly felt like a beesting

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
I have never donated my blood, and the reason is because, I honestly, do not know what my blood type is:crazy:

My sister didn't know her blood type the first time she donated. Then afterwards she asked them and they told her she's O+

Damn, wow, the whole anti depressants running through your stream is true...and I DO have slight anemia. lol, **** ever giving blood. I've always kind of wanted to, too. And I don't know my blood type, either. Parents probably know.

Originally posted by *A TV People*
Damn, wow, the whole anti depressants running through your stream is true...and I DO have slight anemia. lol, **** ever giving blood. I've always kind of wanted to, too. And I don't know my blood type, either. Parents probably know.

They'd probably make you go off the anti-depressant long enough to get it out of your system (it's 16 hours for Paxil and like 48 hrs for Prozac, according to my doctor). But if I did that, I'd be sick.

Originally posted by ¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
They have to ***** your finger. And damnit, they cencor pr-ck.

PR1CK use the numbers

Originally posted by *A TV People*
Damn, wow, the whole anti depressants running through your stream is true...and I DO have slight anemia. lol, **** ever giving blood. I've always kind of wanted to, too. And I don't know my blood type, either. Parents probably know.

Yeah, but you shouldn't just give up because of that. Go to the blood drives and hear what they have to say. You never know, and at least you'll get credit for trying.

Originally posted by Liza
Yeah, but you shouldn't just give up because of that. Go to the blood drives and hear what they have to say. You never know, and at least you'll get credit for trying. True. Still, I'm too young yet. They do one at school, and maybe I'll try when I'm that age.

Originally posted by Liza
Me too!

Just think, Fleet, you may save my life one day! ;)
Yeah, you never can tell! :)

If it ever happens, don't be surprised if you start liking Cadillacs, Halloween and chocolate. :D

I can't I'm anemic even before surgery.