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Give Blood!

What is your blood group?

  • O +

    Votes: 69 22.7%

  • O -

    Votes: 25 8.2%

  • A +

    Votes: 63 20.7%

  • A -

    Votes: 12 3.9%

  • B +

    Votes: 20 6.6%

  • B -

    Votes: 4 1.3%

  • AB +

    Votes: 13 4.3%

  • AB -

    Votes: 5 1.6%

  • Don't know

    Votes: 93 30.6%
  • Total voters
    304
Woder-Woman said:
Im not allowed to give blood either...me feel guilty every time some one gives me a leaflet on it or anything makes even though i shouldn't :(

but its a really good thing to do :D
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The way I see it, if you are willing to donate, whether or not they let you, and you help the cause by encouraging other people to donate, then you're a hero.
 
Just gave blood for the first time today. It was a surprisingly easy process; the most painful part was waiting in line for two hours, but it was for a good cause.

For those who may be considering it, there's no reason to be afraid, I promise! :)
 
When in college, I used to give blood every time I could. Free soda and cookies! Who can resist? :)
 
I work at a blood bank and it feels good reading about you guys wanting to donate.

Thanks for the blood and the job!
 
I try to give blood at least once a year. I'm A+ which is rather common, but then again, that means if someone needs a transfusion, there's a good chance they'll be A+ too. :)

I've fainted straight away every time I've donated (upon standing up), but it's worth it. I faint, am unconscious for a few minutes, feel headachy and tired for several days afterwards, but I think the cons of me feeling ill are not enough to justify not giving blood that can save up to 4 people on a single donation.
 
That explains the winner's badge!

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I hate the red cross. I couldn't give blood because I've had boy on boy action in the past 42 years.

**** that. I'm squeaky clean.

I really wanted to give blood too. And I'm still curious as to what my blood type is, but now it looks like I'll never know, unless someday I need a transfusion.
 
I gave back in Feb., so I'm eligible again later this month ...

It's something I need to keep marking my calendar for.
 
Well done Eric :)

Just as I was entering the clear stage (long term chest infection) I get another chest problem. Looks like it will be another month or two before I can go again. :(

I actually enjoy going. It is a shame there isn't a fixed centre near where I am living now. It was ever so convenient before.
 
Hooray!

Over the weekend I reached my personal goal: I've now donated blood 50 times. Sorry to toot my own horn, but I'm proud of myself because it took years to do this. Fifty is just a number, but working toward the 50-unit milestone helped me keep my focus on arranging my schedule for a blood donation every 2 months. You have to wait at least 56 days between donations (except in certain special circumstances), so I tried to keep the interval between my donations not much more than that.

I encourage those of you who are eligible to donate to take the time for it. If you've never donated blood, try it once. You'll be doing it for a stranger in need, but also for yourself. If you get satisfaction from helping a stranger solve a Mac problem in a forum thread, imagine how it will feel to save a life or help somebody's mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparent, or child get through a medical emergency.
 
In the waiting room at the blood donation center I talked to two other blood donors and discovered something interesting.

One donor was a woman with blood type O negative, which makes her a "universal donor". Anyone with any blood type can be transfused with blood from an O- donor. The flipside is that she's the hardest to find blood for if she ever needs it, because people with blood type O- can be transfused only with blood from another O- donor.

Across from her sat a woman who was just the opposite. She was type AB, which makes her blood useful for fewer people who need blood transfusions, but makes it easier to find blood if she ever needs it. Donors who are type AB positive are "universal recipients" since they can accept blood from any blood type, but their donated blood can be used only for other AB+ patients.

When there are shortages of blood, which happens from time to time, especially around the major holidays when people are so busy, O- blood is the most critical supply to have, and O- patients are at the most risk.
 
Well done Q! :)

Doctor Q said:
I encourage those of you who are eligible to donate to take the time for it. If you've never donated blood, try it once. You'll be doing it for a stranger in need, but also for yourself. If you get satisfaction from helping a stranger solve a Mac problem in a forum thread, imagine how it will feel to save a life or help somebody's mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparent, or child get through a medical emergency.
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I thought I might add a personal note to this message, because it really hit home:

My dad, while losing his battle with cancer, received blood transfusions to help offset the effects of chemotherapy and radiation, giving him the time and energy to be with me and the rest of our family. While it might not have saved a life, a perfect stranger gave me more time with my dad, and that's honestly the best gift I was ever given.

Even if it is a completely anonymous donation, and whether you're saving a life or just giving a family more time, I assure you, to them it means the world.
 
Congrats, Doctor Q.

I passed my 56th day last week, and will be back at the blood center here this week to give once again.
 
i try and donate every chance i get... we got tshirts and food @ college blood drive :D
 
It's funny how i stumbled across this thread having just sent off the form to give blood today... I have to admit that the nhs has some weird ways of convincing you to donate- i received a ransom style letter from them claiming they wanted my blood- how could i say no:rolleyes:
 
I fooled around with other boys when I was around 16, therefore I obviously have AIDS and can't donate blood.
 
I gave blood all the time when I worked away from home. Now, where I live, they hardly ever have blood drives. I haven't given in years. I have to admit that I am watching the papers for blood drives now. Since my son was in the hospital and given several liters of blood, I have a new appreciation for those who have donated. I'm going to give every chance I get.:)
 
Doctor Q said:
In the waiting room at the blood donation center I talked to two other blood donors and discovered something interesting.

One donor was a woman with blood type O negative, which makes her a "universal donor". Anyone with any blood type can be transfused with blood from an O- donor. The flipside is that she's the hardest to find blood for if she ever needs it, because people with blood type O- can be transfused only with blood from another O- donor.

Across from her sat a woman who was just the opposite. She was type AB, which makes her blood useful for fewer people who need blood transfusions, but makes it easier to find blood if she ever needs it. Donors who are type AB positive are "universal recipients" since they can accept blood from any blood type, but their donated blood can be used only for other AB+ patients.

When there are shortages of blood, which happens from time to time, especially around the major holidays when people are so busy, O- blood is the most critical supply to have, and O- patients are at the most risk.
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You mean AB-, thats the rarest blood type and can recieve any blood type due to its lack of antigens, but can only be given to other people with AB-.

AB+ isnt so rare, but it has the same properties, i.e. can recieve other blood types but can only be given to other people with AB+

I donate my AB- so i can recieve preferential treatment if i ever need a blood transfusion when im ill, which is how any blood donation system should work really.
 
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