I Forgot To Give Blood

V_MANV_MAN V-MAN Join Date: 2002-11-03 Member: 6217Members, Constellation
<div class="IPBDescription">again :(</div> Someone kick me please, this is the 3rd time in a row I have forgotten even though they send me reminders repeatedly <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->


Any one on these boards give blood? If so what's your blood type?
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  • reasareasa Join Date: 2002-11-10 Member: 8010Members, Constellation
    I have O blood, or so I'm told.

    Nobody is getting a pint of my precious inner fluids!
  • LegionnairedLegionnaired Join Date: 2002-04-30 Member: 552Members, Constellation
    A+.

    I do it when I can. Come to think of it, my window is up and I can do it again. I should probably make an appointment some time this week.
  • Invader_ScootInvader_Scoot Join Date: 2003-10-13 Member: 21669Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    I've heard it hurts too bad, and I don't like needles. >.<
  • LegionnairedLegionnaired Join Date: 2002-04-30 Member: 552Members, Constellation
    Nonsense. Doesn't hurt at all, just a little twinge and then kind of like... coldness for a few minutes.

    Anyway, man the hell up and help save a life.
  • RoverRover blargh Join Date: 2003-09-23 Member: 21139Members
    What's the minimum age ? Never bothered to do this but I just might...
  • CForresterCForrester P0rk(h0p Join Date: 2002-10-05 Member: 1439Members, Constellation
    How old do you have to be to give blood? I'd love to, but I don't know if it's 18+ or what.
  • moultanomoultano Creator of ns_shiva. Join Date: 2002-12-14 Member: 10806Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold, NS2 Community Developer, Pistachionauts
    edited June 2005
    I was going to give blood at school. Then I saw the chairs. ::shudder::

    I think I could do it if they stuck the needle anywhere else. Wrist I could handle, shoulder would be a non-issue, but on the inside of the elbow just gives me the willies. I start getting super protective of my tendons and want to fold up my arms and run far far away. The thought of anything sharp getting anywhere near that part of my body just sends me running.
  • LegionnairedLegionnaired Join Date: 2002-04-30 Member: 552Members, Constellation
    You have to be 17 to do it.

    Find where to donate <a href='https://www.givelife.org/index_flash.cfm' target='_blank'>here.</a>

    Every little bit helps, and a half hour out of your day every few months or so goes a long way.
  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jun 21 2005, 03:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jun 21 2005, 03:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> You have to be 17 to do it.

    Find where to donate <a href='https://www.givelife.org/index_flash.cfm' target='_blank'>here.</a>

    Every little bit helps, and a half hour out of your day every few months or so goes a long way. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    QFT, although sometimes you have to be 18, it depends on your local blood bank.
  • Invader_ScootInvader_Scoot Join Date: 2003-10-13 Member: 21669Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jun 21 2005, 04:04 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jun 21 2005, 04:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Anyway, man the hell up and help save a life. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Well I am 15, soo.... Yeah.
  • BulletHeadBulletHead Join Date: 2004-07-22 Member: 30049Members
    Well, if it's a GOOD donation facility, they have this little metal spray bottle

    It's filled with pureified water at a 50/50 ratio with rubbing alcohol, and is kept at about 10 degrees F. It stays liquid, but when they spray it on it numbs the skin VERY well for a SHORT (ie, 10 seconds or so) while. THat's enough to get the needle in and get the job set so no pain!
  • NeonSpyderNeonSpyder &quot;Das est NTLDR?&quot; Join Date: 2003-07-03 Member: 17913Members
    Yeah I made a thread about this some time ago, turns out i have O+ blood, which means i can give to 33% of the population (or in other words) everyone with a Positive blood type. which is pretty cool.
  • DubbilexDubbilex Chump Join Date: 2002-11-24 Member: 9799Members
    I'm an addict, but it hurts like hell. Is this what heroin is like?
  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    Hehe... I like blood so...

    <!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->
    O+    38%  
    O-       8%  
    A+     32%  
    A-        7%  
    B+       9%  
    B-        2%  
    AB+     3%  
    AB-      1%
    <!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2-->
    About the percentage of people with certain blood types in the US only. It will vary a little bit, but O+ and A+ are the most common by far. Which is why they are in such high demand for that particular type.
  • CommunistWithAGunCommunistWithAGun Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
  • Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
    O+ they love seeing me. But I'm a bit squeemish about needles. I dontate when I can, that is when the donating stations are open within my general vicinity.
  • X_StickmanX_Stickman Not good enough for a custom title. Join Date: 2003-04-15 Member: 15533Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-moultano+Jun 21 2005, 09:07 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (moultano @ Jun 21 2005, 09:07 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I was going to give blood at school. Then I saw the chairs. ::shudder::

    I think I could do it if they stuck the needle anywhere else. Wrist I could handle, shoulder would be a non-issue, but on the inside of the elbow just gives me the willies. I start getting super protective of my tendons and want to fold up my arms and run far far away. The thought of anything sharp getting anywhere near that part of my body just sends me running. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Same here. I'm not a big fan of needles in general but under my elbow just really, really makes me not want to do it. In the shoulder would be fine, or anywhere on the outside of my arm, but not there. Same reason I flip out if someone grabs my ankle (the weird gap thing... you know).


    I'm A- apparantly. I might suck it up and go donate once to see how much it bothers me, see if it'd bother me again. Seeing as my mom's A- and it's entirely down to blood donators that she survived her last operation (she took 15 bags of blood all in all, over her stay, and she's A- too) so that's sort of jump-started my conscience a bit.
  • SinSpawnSinSpawn Harbinger of Suffering Join Date: 2002-11-12 Member: 8359Members
    This is something I've always wanted to do. Gotta do it next time I see one of those Give blood banners hung some where.

    I just hope I don't go to the wrong 'people' that will steal my liver when I'm unconcious for no apparent reason.
  • AlcapwnAlcapwn &quot;War is the science of destruction&quot; - John Abbot Join Date: 2003-06-21 Member: 17590Members
    Too young (15) but needles dont bother me a bit, so when i do become 17, i will donate whenever i can. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • MantaManta Join Date: 2005-01-12 Member: 35056Members
    I'm not 17 yet, but I do plan to as soon as I can. It's not that bad, considering doctors usually draw your blood for checkups anyway.

    I did see a friend of mine, who's a pretty big guy, get his blood drawn while just sitting in a chair. He passed out and fell over, hitting his head on the side of the chair, so they wouldn't let him give blood for the day.
  • cheetodogwacheetodogwa Join Date: 2005-06-04 Member: 53096Members
    I'm an O+ as well, the only positive thing that runs through my veins I say...

    I've only donated blood once, and that was back when I was in HS so I could get out of class and they had some other thing going on to bride us into doing it. I'd donate more often but it's kinda hard to donate plasma and blood, especially when I depend on the money I get for plasma donation for supplies for my classes.
  • DubbilexDubbilex Chump Join Date: 2002-11-24 Member: 9799Members
    those needles are, not even kidding, this big around:


    <b>O</b>


    (I guess they're huge so your blood doesn't clot)
  • Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
    I wish I knew a place around here to sell plasma. That'd be nice for when I'm hurtting for cash. Of course I could always **** myself out to 1000 fat chicks for 50 bucks each. (Keep the quote going...)
  • MalkavianGirlMalkavianGirl Join Date: 2005-06-16 Member: 53967Members
    Every time that I go in to donate blood or plasma, I get turned away. They tell me I can't because my veins are too small or that my piercing/tattoo wasn't long enough ago. Perhaps the next time I try, I will be successful. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • ChronoChrono Local flyboy Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18989Members
    O-

    i donate everytime my school has a blood drive which is quite often
  • cheetodogwacheetodogwa Join Date: 2005-06-04 Member: 53096Members
    "...or a 1000 hot chicks for $50 each?"

    I can't remember the exactly quote of the top of my head...anyways if you're looking for a place to donate plasma do a google search for Biolife. They're a nation wide plasma donation center and have a location near you.
  • DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    Dammit, this thread makes me wish I wasn't on antidepressants. I'm O negative (the universal donor type) and don't mind shots at all - but I can't give blood because I'm on medications. Sucks, don't it? <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • NeonSpyderNeonSpyder &quot;Das est NTLDR?&quot; Join Date: 2003-07-03 Member: 17913Members
    Hmm, any of you know how much a plasma donation is.. worth? i'm just curious.
  • Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-cheetodogwa+Jun 21 2005, 07:10 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (cheetodogwa @ Jun 21 2005, 07:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> "...or a 1000 hot chicks for $50 each?"

    I can't remember the exactly quote of the top of my head...anyways if you're looking for a place to donate plasma do a google search for Biolife. They're a nation wide plasma donation center and have a location near you. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Heh not even close to me, the closest is North Dakota. But there is a nice big gap in coverage that extends from South Dakota all the way south to Oklahoma.
  • MulletMullet Join Date: 2003-04-28 Member: 15910Members, Constellation
    I'm A+ woot i'm trendy!
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