Giving blood

[Liquid]

How many people do it?

The most important thing for me is....

Has anyone got any tips on how to get my veins to show better?

Today I had to abandon a blood letting, the vampiress stuck me 5 times before getting a trickle which proceeded to dry out pretty quickly:(

I've been 43 times so far and I've been stuck at least twice each session.

Now I've got a low body fat percentage, I'm fit and I eat and drink well.

Any help?

[Liquid]

Poor guy. Well I'm sure I can speak for O2 community and wish him a speedy recovery.

[Anonymous]

My thoughts are with him.

Unfortunately due to diabetes I'm a mon runner on bring a blood donor.

[Anonymous]

My turn again tomorrow..

at at the church of Latter Day Saints, so no stimulants for refreshments.. (tea or coffee) but the hot chocolate ain’t too bad!

(I’m sure we were talking about this when I was here before but I can’t for the life of me find the thread. I’ve used search & looked through all my posts  but I’m damned if I can find it) grr

[Anonymous]

@Anonymous this is on my 'to do' list when the blood donor people come into the town ... my dear dad bless him was a regular blood donor, they used to come to the factory where he worked

I do carry an organ donor card & have signed their online register 

[Anonymous]

It's that time again

[Cleoriff]

Not for me sadly. I am not allowed

[Anonymous]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

Not for me sadly. I am not allowed

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Don't worry, I ate your share of the chocolate treats!

[Cleoriff]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@Cleoriff wrote:

Not for me sadly. I am not allowed

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Don't worry, I ate your share of the chocolate treats!

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Blimey things have moved on!! When I last gave blood it was a cup of tea and an arrowroot biscuit...

[jonsie]

I was a regular blood donor up until 3 years ago. Give and you shall receive. I thank my Thai friends for also donating because I needed a bucket full myself 21 months ago.

I asked the hospital if I can now carry on donating but a Thai infection lives on in me (no it wasn't from the transfusion).

[Anonymous]

The squish down link that @Bambino provided seems to have worked.

TUC sandwich, biscuits, mince pies, crisps.. you name it @Cleoriff They're all there. Including Gluten free ...

The drinks are self service these days, but you get a choice of tea, coffee, chocolate, green tea, fruit tea and every other kind.

I always spend a good 20 minutes munching calories for the ride home! (Burp)