Giving blood...

[ummmm]

Just remembered I'm booked in to give blood tomorrow. Anyone know how long it takes?

[ummmm]

The last time someone told me it would be uncomfortable it bloody hurt..!!!

[China Doll]

Wuss.... ;oP

[joggerjayne]

Don't be mean, guys.

It does NOT hurt.

[ummmm]

I asked about getting my implant out. Got loads of 'it don't hurt' answers. When it came to it they couldn't get it out. They had to cut me :-(

[sandyRoe]

It's the second nicest thing you can do lying down. It doesn't hurt and you come away feeling that you've done a good deed.

[jaydah]

if you have a needle phobia, dont look. I pinch my leg so my brain concentrates on that pain, that I can control by releasing the pinch....(mind of matter).

[ummmm]

I'm not scared of needles luckily...

Just finishing my coffee and then I'm off...

[craft1948]

After I'd given for the 3rd time they told me not to bother any more......I always used to pass out as soon as I stood up.

[milly143]

Last time I donated a few weeks ago I promise I didn't even feel the needle going in. He had tied the pressure monitor quite tight around my arm so that was a tad uncomfortable but no actual pain. I would advise making sure you drink plenty of water in the hours before you go and be nice and warm or it could make it harder for them to find a vein, as has happened to me a few times.

[Barmaid]

I tried it once - we never even got as far as the needle in my arm. She pricked my finger and I passed out.

[society]

"Does it hurt?"

More uncomfortable than painful; painful when they cannot find the vein and have to be poking both arms. They do this to me all the time and each time I always say to myself "this is my last donation".

[joggerjayne]

The "finger prick" used to be the worst bit ... when they used to slice the side of your finger with that little blade thing.

Now, they use a funny little pricky device, and you don't even know it's happened.

[ummmm]

It was fine. Not even uncomfortable. I didn't have time to wait about afterwards because my time was running out on the parking meter. Drank a juice, grabbed a chocolate bar and left the building.

Felt like I'd smoked a cigarette after not smoking for a few days..

[society]

Good for you Ummm.

Sometimes I feel a bit dizzy and wait around for a while or call a taxi.

[ummmm]

I was fine after the walk back to the car.

That's my good deed done for the day. I now have a license to be a bitch..!!

[Dris]

Nice one ummmm !!

Im afraid im a fainter (not normally-wasnt anxious) so gave up after the 4th time.I did however manage to donate blood each time.Didnt find it painful nor uncomfy-just didnt agree with me unfortunately:(
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Thank goodness for you and people like you !! x

[ummmm]

Even Ginger wants to do it now....but I'm guessing that's the hour off work :-)

[sandyRoe]

Do they still give the little green pelican badge?

[sara3]

good girlie, I am proud of you :o)

[ummmm]

Sandy...no, but I did get loads of squash and an orange club bar...

Sara...Thanks :-) x