paime Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The mere idea of going anywhere near a needle gives me shivers. Like i said. Pansy.I feel your pain. I've only given blood once and I almost fainted. The nurse puts your chair right back and mops your brow with a wet cloth. Everyone in the room knows exactly what's happening and you feel like a tit. They also try to stop you leaving for 30 mins afterwards. Humiliated. Sadly it's stopped me going back again. #pansyalso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 What a load of pooves! Fear of needles? What a load of tosh! Is nobody scared of proper things these days? Hippos? Jakebassists sexual advances? Getting murdered?Check all the hard men crumpling at the sight of a thin, sharp piece of metal held by a trained professional. Man up! Giving blood is ace-ic. Saves other folks lives and potentially your own! The blood stocks are pretty low at the moment and it's all because a large majority of people are feeert of 5-10 minutes of slight discomfort! Oh and apparently needles. Christ almighty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I can't give again for a while cos I got a tattoo at the start of Feb but as soon as the time passes, I'll be right in there, giving my awesome blood to the world. Needles are scared of me. Especially Dave Dixon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Needles make me really wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 They don't let you give blood if you've had a tattoo or piercing within the past thousand years, so I've never had the chance to go back after the first two or three times. Sucks though, I loved getting stuck in to the free coffee and biscuits afterwards!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I give blood regularly, but its a bit of a pain getting bookings there sometimes. I'm due one now, convinced Waltz to go, so if anyone else wants a lift to there and back, I'd be delighted to! Good on you ScottWhen you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 When you going?Might go today actually! You fancy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Might go today actually! You fancy it?I can do next week on the late days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I can do next week on the late days.Nae probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paime Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 http://www.askabiologist.org.uk/Just stumbled upon this little doozy. My afternoon at work is now sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 The blood donor centre is really quiet just now as so many people have cancelled as soon as the weather got sunny. They're not drying up entirely yet but would certainly be glad to see more people coming in. Best phone for an appointment first but you shouldn't have any problem getting whatever time suits you the same day, and I'm sure if you did just turn up they wouldn't kick you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 You seem quite informed, are you involved in the NHS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 No, he's a vampire and the heat makes him affy thirsty.xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I've never given blood. The very thought of it freaks me out. Just.... no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Nobody wants your crappy blood anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I've never given blood, first it was the tattoos, then the piercings and now they apparently don't like the HIV. Dicks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I've never given blood. The very thought of it freaks me out. Just.... no.Just give it a go, they're very nice, and I think you get a nice cup of wodka after.http://rckik.krakow.pl/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Ive never given blood, but i dont think they would want my blood and im pretty sure im too skinny for them to consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Ive never given blood, but i dont think they would want my blood and im pretty sure im too skinny for them to consider it.Are you under 50Kg (7st 12)? I would doubt it.If you're referring to the 'smoking' it shouldn't be an issue (unless you go in baked, obv). They only worry about intravenous drug use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Really? I thought that would have been an instant no for that kinda thing.The weight thing would be an issue tho, if im 7st 12 i would be amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Really? I thought that would have been an instant no for that kinda thing.The weight thing would be an issue tho, if im 7st 12 i would be amazed.If you not at least 7st 12lb I will be amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I was speaking generally, about the odd toot now and then, but forgot it's you we're talking about...If you're doing a lot then I wouldn't recommend it. I think it's about 3 weeks for THC to leave your bloodstream so while most likely harmless it wouldn't really be right to give a donation if you've indulged more recently than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I'm 13st. Super buff.(Actually fat at the moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 If you not at least 7st 12lb I will be amazed.Your right actually, 59kg according to the work scales, so id prob be ok. I musta put on weight, im actually amazed by that! There is more meat on a lappost than there is on me. Might need to look into a diet soon!Frosty, i have nae chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 If you not at least 7st 12lb I will be amazed.Have you seen Milner? If he is at least 7st 12 I'd be amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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