Donated some blood this evening

[seano87]

Ever since I had to have a transfusion a few years ago post-op from surgery, I've promised myself I'd donate some of my own when I had the chance...

So after being ineligible for many years due to having previous transfusions, various surgery, travel to developing nations with icky diseases etc, I figured no better time than the present, so I dropped into my local collection centre unannounced.

It felt pretty odd being on the receiving end of the needle, its commonly me holding the needle! All in all, the collection staff were a delight, and I could really tell they are pretty desperate for donations at the moment :(

Is anyone here a regular donor? You deserve a bit pat on the back if you are I reckon! Its something I think more people should consider doing, you never know, it might be received by and help out a fellow Landy lover!

Cheers,

Seano

[disco_mitch]

you know what you are a good bloke and deserve credit,

i have thought about it for a long time and never actually done it, slack i know but hey ill admit it

[numpty]

Good on you. It's a great thing to do.Yes, I am a regular donor (62 donations so far).

Now that I work away, it is harder to visit as often as I'd like, eg I'll miss the local mobile collection in September due to work.

[Sprint]

any idea if there are restrictions on donating if you're a diabetic, or if the restriction on people who were in the UK when the mad cow scare was on is still in force?

[numpty]

any idea if there are restrictions on donating if you're a diabetic, or if the restriction on people who were in the UK when the mad cow scare was on is still in force?

Not sure about diabetics (would assume a restriction), but the mad cow thing is still relevant.

[seano87]

any idea if there are restrictions on donating if you're a diabetic, or if the restriction on people who were in the UK when the mad cow scare was on is still in force?

Mad cow is one of there screening questions, I still answered yes to lots but they aren't necessarily exclusive. You can give them a call on 13 14 95 and ask directly to find out for sure. (EDIT: checked their website - if you were there for more than 6 months between 1980-1996, your permanently deferred from being able to donate http://www.donateblood.com.au/admin/file/content1/c5/Residency%20in%20UK%201980-1996%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf), I'm pretty sure diabetic status was also asked, but I'd be pretty sure if you are within normal glucose levels at the time it wouldn't be a problem, and maybe you'd get extra lollies at them end :p

Numpty, 62 is amazing! That'd be 15 years worth of donations, give or take a little bit.

Maybe we should set an AULRO target - something like get 50 donations from members in a certain time frame? :D

Seano

[disco_mitch]

Maybe we should set an AULRO target - something like get 50 donations from members in a certain time frame? :D

Seano[/QUOTE]

id be in for that

[Jojo]

I have been donating blood in the past and present, but in Oz they did not want my blood, due to me staying overseas some years earlier... weird.:eek:

[Tombie]

I'm not allowed...

My bloods not good enough.....

Apparently my obsession for ink black lists me.

[Bearman]

I have been a blood donor for 39 years now and have donated 115 times. Pretty easy thing to do fellas and the best thing is the cuppa, bikkies and other goodies they treat you to after you have donated. I would urge anyone who is eligible to donate to get in there and do it. Its a worthwhile thing to do as there are so many people out there who need blood donations just to stay alive. Just think one day it may be you or one of your loved one who need that donation.

[Tombie]

Oh, and ironically...

I hate needles

[numpty]

I have been a blood donor for 39 years now and have donated 115 times. Pretty easy thing to do fellas and the best thing is the cuppa, bikkies and other goodies they treat you to after you have donated. I would urge anyone who is eligible to donate to get in there and do it. Its a worthwhile thing to do as there are so many people out there who need blood donations just to stay alive. Just think one day it may be you or one of your loved one who need that donation.

That used to be my goal, to get to 100 donations. Unfortunately things get in the way occasionally and my donations are spread over nearly 30 years.

[NobbyTD5]

I am a blood donor too
only been donating for past couple of years so nothing like the previous legendry posters wow!
doesnt hurt and does some good
Happy to donate under AULRO or Landrover or something like that !

cheers
Nobby

[seano87]

Funny how it seems a lot of men do ;)

From past clinical placements, some of the worst I've seen are the army guys :D a lot of the time, its the people you least expect that seem to have a phobia. Whilst I have never really had an issue receiving (or giving) needles, I do understand where people are coming from when they do.

Seano.

[Tombie]

From past clinical placements, some of the worst I've seen are the army guys :D a lot of the time, its the people you least expect that seem to have a phobia. Whilst I have never really had an issue receiving (or giving) needles, I do understand where people are coming from when they do.

Seano.

I'll take shots etc... But hate, with a passion, blood tests etc...
Years ago, had a WRAN Nurse have 12 goes at getting blood from my arm.
I wasnt impressed, and hate them ever since...

The irony is I'll happily, comfortably, sit for hours getting more tattoos...
Essentially being 'needled' tens of thousands of times... :eek:

[Sprint]

(EDIT: checked their website - if you were there for more than 6 months between 1980-1996, your permanently deferred from being able to donate

well that sucks, i moved to the UK in feb 1995

[FenianEel]

Haven't yet, but have been thinking about it seriously for a while and need to get organised.
Apparently something like 30% of people will need 'blood' at some stage, but only 3% of us donate, (or something similar).

My Dad was recounting stories of the regular donations they did when he was with 3RAR in Malaya. Said it was a great trip down with the lads, because they replaced your blood with amber fluid afterwards, and the lads always came back full!:D
Not the recommended practice these days I assume:D

[Sprint]

with the blood tests i've had since the start of the year, apparently the rugby players are the worst around here for sooking...... and i've also learnt that the closer the nurse is to 40, the quicker she can find the vein..... 3 different people at my local pathology clinic have taken my blood, best was the oldest, first time, every time, and when she pulls the needle out, no blood....... next best is this hot little 19yo who usually hits the spot 2nd time around, still no blood and no bruise, but the one in her early 30's..... usually 3-4 attempts, allways leaves a bruise, and usually needs a couple of cotton balls till my blood clots....

[warren9981]

If you have the time you should donate plasma. Takes about an hour. Can also donate every 2 weeks whereas whole blood is every 10 weeks I think. I have been donating for about 9 years but don't know the number of donations. I hate needles so just give them my arm and read a book while they do their thing.

[longreach]

Its a pity they dont have the blood vans operating on the week ends,I think more people would donate !!some of us work away from home through the week,or people are just working and can,t get to the blood bank....I,d give blood on the week end when I,am home......so would a lot of other people...........BUT the cost may be a problem:angel:

[mox]

Seems I have arm veins that are easy to put needles in correctly and /or a good run regarding ability of those doing it. In just on 100 blood donations have had one miss - a female doctor put needle through a vein. Her embarrassment was more significant than any problem though. Was simply tender for a bit longer than the other arm she was successful with. Only one other near miss from one who by her manner appeared to be a learner at the job. A small bruise from apparently *****ing the vein inside.

I gather normal practice at hospitals is that with people who need to have needles regularly put into their arms, especially those whose life depends on it, only proven competent people touch them. It is important not to damage the easiest veins to insert needles into.

Regarding visiting blood banks, my normal practice has been to fit it in when near one for other reasons and usually drop in unannounced. Have found it rare that they are too busy to accept an extra donation, even if means waiting or coming back a bit later.

[dobbo]

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Considering I married a blonde and have potentially contracted mad Cow from a 5am Big mac in Soho. Should I be getting a Centrelink pension or do I have to move to Bathurst first?

[GS-ADI]

skip the van go in to the bank,.. the blood bank in newi has pies milkshakes, some times hot dogs, sandwiches, chips, oj, cake ..

the van just gives me a cookie,...

the Bank makes me leave heavier then when I went in, since Sizzler left newi in the 90's it has been had to get such a good all you can eat feed :)

I'm O neg, if any of you need to be hooked with some of the good stuff, Mostly Im just used for baby packs,

[vnx205]

I used to and would like to, but it seems to be getting increasingly difficult to find a place to donate.

At Armidale in the 60s it was easy (and a good way for a Uni student to get a free cup of tea and a biscuit); at Narrabri in the 70s, it was easy; at Yass in the 80s, I gave blood regularly until they stopped collecting from there. Since then there has been nowhere locally where I could donate.

I miss my free cup of tea. :p

[seano87]

My Dad was recounting stories of the regular donations they did when he was with 3RAR in Malaya. Said it was a great trip down with the lads, because they replaced your blood with amber fluid afterwards, and the lads always came back full!:D
Not the recommended practice these days I assume:D

When I first started at uni, the mobile van would come around every so often for a week or so. As a drawcard, the student union would give everyone who donated a voucher for a schooner at the bar.

Such a wonderful scheme ended when VSU was brought in. I was never eligible to donate then :mad:

Seano

[George130]

I was a regular donor untill the mad cow bit.
Can fill the bag in under 2 mins:eek:.
I used to have to remind them every time that I will fill the bag in less than half the time they think. Every time they would have to come running to unplug me before the bag burst:D.