I donated my blood today AMA

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Reply 20

JMR2021_

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I just turned 17 so I think I might book and appointment soon.

Reply 21

FutureMissMRCS

Original post by JMR2018

I just turned 17 so I think I might book and appointment soon.

Im 17 too

Booking the appointment online is very easy and quick-which surprised me :biggrin:

If you do go ahead,I would be very interested to hear about your experience :smile:

Good luck.Feel free to ask any questions if you have any 😊

Reply 22

FutureMissMRCS

Original post by Professional G

You did well today. Proud of you. 😁. Maybe i’ll try one day. Thanks for the advice

PRSOM

Reply 23

The Man Of God

Original post by FutureMissMRCS

No I didn't get paid anything 😂I heard they pay in the US when you donate blood-but I could be wrong?

I am from the UK. But I would only do it if I get paid. No point giving 600mls if you don't get something in return.

Reply 24

FutureMissMRCS

Original post by The Man Of God

I am from the UK. But I would only do it if I get paid. No point giving 600mls if you don't get something in return.

I got the satisfaction of knowing I could help someone in return :biggrin:

But each to their own.And it's less than 600ml-they only take a pint. :smile:

Reply 25

Roryroars

Good Luck and nice to know people do to help others who need.

Reply 26

xoxAngel_Kxox

Well done for donating! I am 27 and have not yet managed to donate because of my anaemia. Whenever I think I'm on top of it, I go, and it turns out I'm not!

But I have hope for the future!

I don't have a question - I just wanted to say well done.

Reply 27

icygrl

Congratulations ☺️ How was it? Did it hurt? What made you decide to it? How much did you donate? Would you do it again? Did you feel dizzy or sick afterwards? Would you recommend it to other people. You’re a very kind human being for doing that, I wish you all the best ❤️

Reply 28

princess770

How old are you and do you they ask how much you want to donate

Reply 29

FutureMissMRCS

Original post by kiki213

Thank you

It wasn't too bad-I was worried it would hurt since I thought the needle that goes into the arm looks big but what hurt more (well it didn't really hurt) was when they pricked my finger to get a drop of blood to check my iron levels-and that felt like a tiny pinch.So it didn't hurt really!The staff were very nice and everyone made sure I was okay and were asking if I needed something to drink etc.they did say I have small veins..but they managed to insert the needle in somehow :biggrin:

I think they took 1 pint-I sat in the chair for 6 minutes 48 seconds-I know because the nurse joked how quick I was :biggrin:

I have wanted to donate blood since I was probably 15 or 14-even though I was never a fan of needles-I thought you had to be 18 to donate and I was looking at the website recently and it said from 17 so I signed up :biggrin:

. I guess I just wanted to be of help to someone-and make a 'tiny' difference-if that makes sense :biggrin:

.If Im able to donate in 4 months (you have to wait 4 months to donate again) I will definitely donate again-my blood volume isn't particularly high-it's just about there-so if my blood volume and iron are fine in 4 months I'll definitely donate again. I felt slightly 'out of it' after donating but I asked for some water and the nurse gave me some straight away and I got 2 cups of squash and another cup of water after that and some snacks and I was back to my normal self.The whole process was really quick-from the time I got there to the time they took 1 pint of blood took within an hour-it was very efficient.I am very glad I done it-and would definitely recommend it to other people.

Reply 30

FutureMissMRCS

Original post by princess770

How old are you and do you they ask how much you want to donate

Im 17

They don't ask how much you want to donate-you donate 1 pint-the machine stops taking your blood after you reach 1 pint and then it bleeps and the nurse takes out your needle and you get a dressing put over your arm and etc.