FabSwingers.com forum: Blood and Platelet donation

By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

I was just wondering how many people donate their blood or platelets .

I have been a donor for a number of years and it gives me a great sense of pleasure knowing I can help others who need donations to help them with their health issues.

It be great if more people would donate I do appreciate that some people can not donate for health reasons but many more come up with I don't like the sight of blood or I don't like needles.

If everyone just donated once a year it would help tremendously.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

cant give blood

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By *razy-CplCouple
over a year ago

and surrounding areas

Can u donate blood after getting a tattoo or how long does one have to wait

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"Can u donate blood after getting a tattoo or how long does one have to wait

I think you can as I have seen quite a few donors with tattoos but I will find out how long after and get back to you

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Can u donate blood after getting a tattoo or how long does one have to wait

You have to wait a year I think as I looked at doing it after I had a tattoo done.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Yep, it's 12 months after a tattoo.

We both give blood, I'm on 25 and Mrs JFL is up somewhere near 80 now.

I used to prefer it when you just turned up and queued though, the appointment system just doesn't work or us.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been donating regularly since I was 18. Thinking of putting my name down on the bone marrow donation list but need to do a bit more research on it

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"Yep, it's 12 months after a tattoo.

We both give blood, I'm on 25 and Mrs JFL is up somewhere near 80 now.

I used to prefer it when you just turned up and queued though, the appointment system just doesn't work or us."

Well done the both of you.. You are doing a lot of good .

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I am bisexual so not allowed

dont think it has changed, it's cool tho

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"Been donating regularly since I was 18. Thinking of putting my name down on the bone marrow donation list but need to do a bit more research on it"

Do you donate platelet as well as blood

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No just blood, never been asked about platelet, or seen any leaflets when i donate. What does it involve

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"I am bisexual so not allowed

dont think it has changed, it's cool tho"

I think you can so long as you practise safe sex

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By *an and wifeyCouple
over a year ago

n lincs

You don't have to wait a year after a tattoo or at least Leslie didn't after a few of hers not sure if it was 3 or 4 months I hate needles but we both still give blood as said befor it gives us a great feeling of pride knowing we could and possibly gave saved people's lives just by giving a drop of the red stuff

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"I am bisexual so not allowed

dont think it has changed, it's cool tho

I think you can so long as you practise safe sex "

I give oral with no condom so I am not allowed and I cant abstain for longer than 12 months

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"You don't have to wait a year after a tattoo or at least Leslie didn't after a few of hers not sure if it was 3 or 4 months I hate needles but we both still give blood as said befor it gives us a great feeling of pride knowing we could and possibly gave saved people's lives just by giving a drop of the red stuff

Well done the both of you.

Keep it up.

Have you considered donating your platelets bit more difficult for women to do so due to their genetic make up but more men can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am bisexual so not allowed

dont think it has changed, it's cool tho"

nope its stillt he same. And if your a female, that has slept with a bi man you have to wait 12 months as well

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

I wonder when they changed that ? It used to be 12 months.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"I am bisexual so not allowed

dont think it has changed, it's cool tho

nope its stillt he same. And if your a female, that has slept with a bi man you have to wait 12 months as well"

cheers

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By *an and wifeyCouple
over a year ago

n lincs

Thought so wifey has just confirmed that 4 months after a tattoo you can give blood. Not sure what giving platelets is to be honest. Wifey waiting to have her tattoo extended but we giving blood on November so will be having a look after that

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By *ouble_The_DelightCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

I donate every 4 month, started about 15 years ago. Have tried to donate platelets, tried twice but my count isn,t high enough.

karen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I donate every 4 months religiously

It only takes half hour tips!

Luke can't donate as he has had a blood transfusion after an accident

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was just wondering how many people donate their blood or platelets .

Never really thought about it to be honest.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I would really love to but I normally throw up and nearly passed out at the last blood test I had! Me and needles do not get along well. (Feel dizzy just thinking about it)

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

"Thought so wifey has just confirmed that 4 months after a tattoo you can give blood. Not sure what giving platelets is to be honest. Wifey waiting to have her tattoo extended but we giving blood on November so will be having a look after that

Simply put, platelets are the clear, gluey stuff that stick scabs together !

You can donate them twice as frequently as blood (or inbetween blood donations) but you usually have to go to a regional centre to do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would really love to but I normally throw up and nearly passed out at the last blood test I had! Me and needles do not get along well. (Feel dizzy just thinking about it) "

To be honest, the only thing that would put me off is the needles and the sight of my own blood.

Not a phobia as such, just not a situation I'd easily acclimatise to.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"I would really love to but I normally throw up and nearly passed out at the last blood test I had! Me and needles do not get along well. (Feel dizzy just thinking about it)

To be honest, the only thing that would put me off is the needles and the sight of my own blood.

Not a phobia as such, just not a situation I'd easily acclimatise to."

I'm actually having to lie down now after discussing it! It's awful because my mum had to have a transfusion years ago or she prob would of died so I fully appreciate those that do.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Thank you to all of you that donate. I was only able to donate once, and a tiny amount at that, before being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and blood disorder.

If you've never had a transfusion I can't tell you how utterly fit and marvellous it feels to have good blood in your system when you're used to weak, sticky blood. I felt as though I could tackle anything I had so much energy.

Thank you.

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"I donate every 4 month, started about 15 years ago. Have tried to donate platelets, tried twice but my count isn,t high enough.

karen"

well done Karen its a lovely thing that you have been doing for 15 years.

Its harder for women to donate platelets something about their genetic makeup. I think the rules have changed now and you can donate every 12 weeks.

Keep it up.. x

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"I donate every 4 months religiously

It only takes half hour tips!

Luke can't donate as he has had a blood transfusion after an accident "

Well done .. its lovely to see so many people donating... Each donation helps so much.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do it without fail every 4 months as I have a very rare blood type, also on bone marrow register.

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

Simply put, platelets are the clear, gluey stuff that stick scabs together !

Yes the are the white blood cells.

it takes about 90 minutes to do so. .

Used as a clotting agent .

very often used by cancer patients.

You cannot donate platelets in between blood donations this is not allowed...

You can donate them twice as frequently as blood (or inbetween blood donations) but you usually have to go to a regional centre to do it."

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"Do it without fail every 4 months as I have a very rare blood type, also on bone marrow register."

well done its a lovely thing that you do

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"Thank you to all of you that donate. I was only able to donate once, and a tiny amount at that, before being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and blood disorder.

Thank you."

Your welcome .. its a lovely feeling knowing someone some where has benefitted from a donation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do it without fail every 4 months as I have a very rare blood type, also on bone marrow register."

Snap

I have a rare blood group too... And on the bone marrow register, but have never been called up for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to give regularly every 3 months and took my kids so it became a norm for them when they became of age........I've now been diagnosed with precious anemia which requires b12 injections, so sadly i cannot longer donate. Hope the kids will though

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Simply put, platelets are the clear, gluey stuff that stick scabs together !

Yes the are the white blood cells.

it takes about 90 minutes to do so. .

Used as a clotting agent .

very often used by cancer patients.

You cannot donate platelets in between blood donations this is not allowed...

You can donate them twice as frequently as blood (or inbetween blood donations) but you usually have to go to a regional centre to do it."

Whoops, getting them confused with plasma...which you can donate between blood donations !

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"I used to give regularly every 3 months and took my kids so it became a norm for them when they became of age........I've now been diagnosed with precious anemia which requires b12 injections, so sadly i cannot longer donate. Hope the kids will though

well done..

You have done your part in helping others... There are many people that have been helped by your donations

There comes a time for some reason or other we all cannot donate.. Hopefully your children will .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am bisexual so not allowed

dont think it has changed, it's cool tho

I think you can so long as you practise safe sex

I give oral with no condom so I am not allowed and I cant abstain for longer than 12 months

This is the same problem as we have. :-/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to before the birth of my daughter 20 yrs ago, I can't now as I had a blood transfusion a couple days after having her.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a rare blood group that's always in demand by the blood donation people!

I give blood every 4 months and have done for the last 15 years!

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I began donating at 18 and used to donate as often as possible.

However, I found that the clinics got less and less reliable and even with an appointment it would sometimes take 2 hours to donate. At the same time I increasing felt like I was in the way, rather than a valued donor.

On my penultimate visit the room was so crowded that there was nowhere to sit to wait. I did my best to find somewhere to stand, out of the way of everyone trying to move around, only to be jostled and bumped aside by staff, told to move out of the way and then given a right dressing down by one of the staff for standing too close to the cubicles where they went over the forms and did the blood test! On that occasion I'd had an appointment but ended up waiting 2 hours.

The final straw was my next visit. I won't go into details but the way I was treated was entirely unacceptable. I told them then that I was not happy and was re-evaluating continuing to donate. They more or less shrugged.

I haven't been to a donor session since. I'm all for it in principle but not if being a donor involves sitting around waiting for hours and being treated like something the staff trod in.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"I have a rare blood group that's always in demand by the blood donation people! "

I have blood that is in high demand too. All the session invite letters went on about how vital my blood is and how much they need my donations.

Then at the sessions they treated me like I was more of a nuisance than anything else.

Sod them.

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

I'm a slow bleeder, and unable to give the 3/4 of a pint required in the designated time

I am however on the Anthony Nolan register

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always donated blood and got past my gold badge,but then I was told I had high blood pressure and hey wouldnt take my blood after that as I'm on blood pressure tablets,but nice to know my little bit helped someone.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Last few times I went to donate they said I couldnt because of regulations about travel abroad so I stopped going and they stopped sending me reminder letters

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

I was a donor but only managed to donate a handful of times before they made it so you can't donate if you'd had a transfusion. I donated bone marrow to my sister and had a transfusion after that.

So if anyone has any questions about bone marrow donation I might be able to answer but it was Hmmm almost 20 years ago and things have probably changed!

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By *oldfastMan
over a year ago

chesterfield

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

did give blood once and they gave me a card to carry as im a rare blood group A rh - and cant accept blood from other groups ..was in a state after id given it..was not told you have to be a minimum weight of 8 stone to give blood but at least i found my blood group out ...i am on the anthony nolan bone marrow register and did get a call up once

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The blood donation lorry used to visit out workplace every 4 months but they have stopped them now, I really need to get myself booked in to a local centre!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gave blood 80-odd times. Wanna get to 100. I cannot donate platelets, as my veins are not strong enough. Best time was when they fetched me from work with an ambulance and collected the blood even before we arrived at the hospital. The siren was on!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, and it is possible to donate every 3 months; you have to organise the next date via HQ. There's a trial run done somewhere in the UK. But I'm going to do the 4 times a year routine. Love the new seats, by the way. Much more comfy than the usual flatbeds.

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

Its a great feeling to give

I have now given over a 100 platelet donations ....

People as me I fi feel tired after given and I never do....

I am giving again before Christmas and early in the new year...

Happy giving everyone its one of the best and most rewarding this you can do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't weigh enough to be allowed to donate.

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"I don't weigh enough to be allowed to donate.

I am sure you would if you could.

I will be making my 120th donation on Friday ...

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"Gave blood 80-odd times. Wanna get to 100. I cannot donate platelets, as my veins are not strong enough. Best time was when they fetched me from work with an ambulance and collected the blood even before we arrived at the hospital. The siren was on!

well done

your a star and helped so many people

Merry Christmas

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By *een_VoyeurMan
over a year ago

Lanark / Surrounding

I donate every four months, have donated over 50 times now, went through two years of donating platelets and have recently registered on the bone marrow register for the Anthony Nolan trust. Just shows your never too old for new things.

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By *aughty Pedro OP Man
over a year ago

London

"I donate every four months, have donated over 50 times now, went through two years of donating platelets and have recently registered on the bone marrow register for the Anthony Nolan trust. Just shows your never too old for new things."

well done keep it up

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