Giving blood...

[ummmm]

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

[jaydah]

as long as your arm

[ummmm]

I've got an appointment....luckily.!

[woofgang]

I had to stop because our local setup didn't give appointments and I had to wait 3 HOURS to give last time.

[woofgang]

can't do it now, I have hot flushes and dizzy spells due to the jolly old time of life.

[ummmm]

There's nothing on the form to tell you what you can and can't do. What about smoking etc?

[ummmm]

And eating before you go. My OH said it'll be a good idea to have a substantial lunch today.

[jaydah]

u can smoke & eat but lay off booze 24h before blood letting. Will take 1h with tea & bikkies after.

[joggerjayne]

I quite often miss my appointment, and just have to wait my turn.

Take a book, or a newspaper !!

Don't try to jog home !

=0)

[ummmm]

Is it ok to drive?

[paddywak]

I made 78 donations before ill health stopped, most of them at the time you just turned up and waited and I quite looked forward to seeing the my twice a year friends. In regards to eating etc I always carried on as normal and afterwards it was straight to the pub to replenish my fluid level fluid

[ummmm]

I think that's why he was telling me to make sure I have a large lunch. If I carry on as normal eating will be a bit hit and miss..

I'm having a pate salad at the moment...

[paddywak]

Well ummmm, I dont know what the recomendation is now a days but for years the nearest centre was in the next village about 5 miles away and I never had any trouble driving, so long as you have your cuppa, biscuits and a few minutes sit down you should be alright

[ummmm]

I'm parking my car about 10 mins walk away just in case.

Thanks everyone...

[ummmm]

Does it hurt?? lol

[China Doll]

Doesn't hurt but is a bit uncomfortable.