Page 19 of 20 FirstFirst ... 917181920 LastLast
Results 181 to 190 of 195

Thread: Who else donates....whole blood, plasma or platelets

  1. #181
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Hobart
    Posts
    3,300
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Hi,
    They reckon I need it more than they do.

  2. #182
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Tumbi Umbi, Central Coast, NSW
    Posts
    5,743
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I mentioned back in April that I was moving to somewhere that would make it possible to donate blood again after a break of over a quarter of a century.

    So much has changed since I gave blood in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Back then I used to turn up, give blood, have a cup of tea and a biscuit ,and then go home.

    I have given blood twice in the last three months and I have been left with the feeling that the Red Cross really values my donation and that they believe I should know how much they appreciate my donation.

    The email communication thanking me for making an appointment and the reminders as the appointment day approaches are probably not so different from the communication that my wife gets when she makes a hairdresser's appointment. However the follow-up thanks and the notification when my blood is on its way to a particular hospital adds to the feeling that I have done something worthwhile.

    I suppose I had always assumed in the past that my blood would be put to good use, but now, thanks to the current way the Red Cross operates, I am left in no doubt that my donation is valuable.

    1973 Series III LWB 1983 - 2006
    1998 300 Tdi Defender Trayback 2006 - often fitted with a Trayon slide-on camper.

  3. #183
    BradC is offline Super Moderator
    No one of consequence
    Supporter
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    Perth (near Malaga)
    Posts
    2,862
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by W&KO View Post
    Rolled into Perth, first on the agenda was dropping into the Morley Centre.
    Less than 5 minutes from our place. If I'd known I'd have popped round with a thermos.

    Quote Originally Posted by vnx205 View Post
    I am left in no doubt that my donation is valuable.
    If you ever have doubts, pop over my way and I'll fill you in on just how valuable each donation is.
    MY08 D3 - The Antichrist - "Permagrimace". Turn the key and play the "will it get me home again" lottery.

  4. #184
    p38arover's Avatar
    p38arover is offline Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.com
    Administrator
    I'm here to help you!
    Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Western Sydney
    Posts
    30,160
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I stopped in today as I haven't donated in some years.

    Unfortunately, I'm no longer eligible having had 2 stents put in last year and having an angioplasty this year. I'm on anti-coagulants for a while longer.
    Ron B.
    VK2OTC

    2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
    2007 Yamaha XJR1300
    Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA



    RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever

  5. #185
    NavyDiver's Avatar
    NavyDiver is offline Very Very Lucky! Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    9,359
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    I stopped in today as I haven't donated in some years.

    Unfortunately, I'm no longer eligible having had 2 stents put in last year and having an angioplasty this year. I'm on anti-coagulants for a while longer.
    Well done for trying

    I rode the bike (push) to Ringwood red cross donor centre and dropped a bag off before I left. Almost needed some as was very nearly car doored Scared me- scared the car in the lane beside me and I am sure the loud OH POO I may have said as I just stopped gave her a bloody big scare as well

    Blood Nurse was cool - Whole blood is so quick compared to platelets or plasma donations which I have giving for a last few after finding whole donations a week prior to long runs is not smart! I was done before the nurse had finished her yarn


    As usual warned Nurse told me not to over strain myself with a worried or very dubious DARK look at my MAMAL bike cloths. I honestly to a wrong turn on the way home and put 10km extra on the ride. Add two bikes following me up a hill most walk up pushing their bikes got blown away as I went over 70kph down the other side. Next hill the two ladies overtook me on Electric boosted bikes! Suspect I could have held them off but showed some restraint most unlike me

  6. #186
    Join Date
    Apr 2019
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    1,675
    Total Downloaded
    0
    In Canberra today……..this centre rolls a little different to any I’ve been to before.

    It’s plasma only centre…..no whole blood 🩸 or platelets……

    Questionnaire is a stand up console……yep no tablet…. Confused me as they said you’re right to do you’re questionnaire, I just stood there with a blank face.

    Bypassed the interview room as well which totally……..if one answers no to all questions, except the first, thanks it’s straight to the chair.

    They also don’t ***** you finger, they use a drop of blood 🩸 from the first little bottle, apparently more accurate.

    USB charging on the chair…….

    I did get into trouble, could have drank a bit more water.



  7. #187
    p38arover's Avatar
    p38arover is offline Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.com
    Administrator
    I'm here to help you!
    Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Western Sydney
    Posts
    30,160
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I'm seeing my cardiologist tomorrw so will ask him about giving blood.
    Ron B.
    VK2OTC

    2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
    2007 Yamaha XJR1300
    Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA



    RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever

  8. #188
    NavyDiver's Avatar
    NavyDiver is offline Very Very Lucky! Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    9,359
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Was running when a SMS came in - Stopped and checked just in case it was pathology with urgent results for my Doctors.

    Hi James, thank you for your A- blood donation! This donation was just as vital as all others from you before it. In fact, it could be giving life to someone soon as it's already on its way to The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Thanks, Lifeblood

    Run interrupted. Nice to give a bit back to RMH. MAJOR trauma Unit and I go back a bit

  9. #189
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Tumbi Umbi, Central Coast, NSW
    Posts
    5,743
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I appreciate that message that they send after a donation.
    It is one of the things they didn't do three or four decades ago when I used to give blood previously.
    Learning that my blood is already on its way to a particular hospital is part of what gives me a warm fuzzy feeling each time I donate.

    1973 Series III LWB 1983 - 2006
    1998 300 Tdi Defender Trayback 2006 - often fitted with a Trayon slide-on camper.

  10. #190
    NavyDiver's Avatar
    NavyDiver is offline Very Very Lucky! Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    9,359
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by vnx205 View Post
    I appreciate that message that they send after a donation.
    It is one of the things they didn't do three or four decades ago when I used to give blood previously.
    Learning that my blood is already on its way to a particular hospital is part of what gives me a warm fuzzy feeling each time I donate.
    I just love the free hot choc and chips

Page 19 of 20 FirstFirst ... 917181920 LastLast

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Search AULRO.com ONLY!
Search All the Web!