Briham, NSFW or anywhere else 38,843 10
05/08/2004 02:51 PM

I'm not too clear on what happened there. The tubes just refused to fill up, and after numerous adjustments, blood started leaking out around the needle. At this point, they decided to pulll it out but were having some trouble with it. They ended up bruising the hell out of my arm. Right now I can see an area about the size of a quarter that is dark purple, and this isonly the spots not covered by the bandage. They taped an ice pack on over the bandage to lessen the bruising.



Since those needed to be filled in order for my blood to be used, they decided to go into my other arm. At this point, I was very light headed and had to rest a while. When I was ready, they did the same to my other arm, and once again, the tubes would not fill. The nurse tried adjusting it, but accidently pulled the needle out and stabbed me again about two lower than the vein. I had my eyes closed this entire time, so I could only hear what was happening.



"Okay, I'm going adjust this a little...OOPS! (I felt a sharp sting at this point) I'm sorry, I accidently pulled it out and stabbed you. Oh, that's kind of messy."



They got a bandage on me, but I also heard them cleaning something off the floor, which I found disturbing. Since both my arms were now unusable, they couldn't draw the blood and therefore the bag I had just filled could not be used. Fan-freaking-tastic.



The worst part was, the nurse felt terrible. She kept apoligizing for hurting me and messing it up, but really, it wasn't that bad. I wasn't nearly as light headed as I usually am, and I told her this to try and comfort her.



So yeah, blood doning kinda sucks some times. I have bandages on both my arms, people will think I'm a drug fiend, and I am afraid to lift anything heavy.But at least I got juice and cookies.

JudgeJuryJaney-I rule that Declan kicks ass 173,958 15
05/08/2004 02:55 PM

I don't care enough to read all that. From what I did read, you're having problems because you gave blood. Well, that's what you get for giving blood. Screw the people that are dying. You need your blood!

Briham, NSFW or anywhere else 38,843 10
05/08/2004 02:57 PM

Yeah, I was afraid it'd be too long.













Like my penis!

JudgeJuryJaney-I rule that Declan kicks ass 173,958 15
05/08/2004 03:00 PM

Okay, I took the time to read it cause I felt bad. So my new answer is HA HA! You got stuck many times, and they couldn't even use your blood. That's irony. Unless your blood is lacking iron. THen it's just funny.

Datei nicht gefunden! 12,005 12
05/08/2004 03:04 PM

You know that they can still use blood from your vomit, or your stool, right?

Briham, NSFW or anywhere else 38,843 10
05/08/2004 03:07 PM

Didn't mean to guilt you into reading it. But I'm glad my misfortune has brightened your day slightly. It's so much easier to get a laugh by talking about things that suck then by trying to come up with a joke.

Briham, NSFW or anywhere else 38,843 10
05/08/2004 03:08 PM

Bloody stools. *shudders* Damn you, rough toilet paper!

Datei nicht gefunden! 12,005 12
05/08/2004 03:15 PM

That's just anus blood, and is not fit for human consump...pumps.



Not fit for sump pumps.

Sour Cream and Chive Hammerhead 59,399 14
05/08/2004 03:58 PM

<action>donates plasma twice a week, has been for three years.</action>Ha ha. You suck at donating. Poe.

Pat The Great 948 9
05/08/2004 04:49 PM

I always wondered what they did with "expired" blood. I'm sure the stuff doesn't last forever, and it doesn't always get used up, so do they sell it to vampires, or what?

Sour Cream and Chive Hammerhead 59,399 14
05/08/2004 04:55 PM

They freeze it. It does last for a while (I don't know the exact length, a couple decades, at least) and when they need it, they thaw it. Just like your parents did when they had artificial insemination.

Papercut 1,397 11
05/08/2004 05:06 PM

holy babydogs jenny.

Papercut 1,397 11
05/08/2004 05:06 PM

wow

WhoaDude 497 9
05/08/2004 05:53 PM

It was a pain in the ass? I didn't know they took blood from asses.

Briham, NSFW or anywhere else 38,843 10
05/08/2004 07:43 PM

Little update on the arms. I removed the bandages, and the bruise is so purple it's almost black. Everyone's gonna think I'm smack addict now.

HisBoyElroy 10,621 13
05/08/2004 10:06 PM

i was once a smack addict.



she deserved every one of 'em, though.

No_Key_Bandit 76,490 10
05/09/2004 12:32 AM

"I gave blood the first three times at my church."



Note to self: Never go to Briham's church,

WhoaDude 497 9
05/09/2004 12:38 AM

Must be one of those televangelist churches, your money wasn't enough, now they want your blood too.

supergrover 4,517 9
04/28/2005 06:23 AM

Last time I went to give blood, all went as well as usual. Until I went to go drink my sugary drink. As I popped the top on my orange juice, suddenly my arm started gushing blood and I almost passed out.



As soon as I felt better I got my keys and suddenly there were two nurses looking at me very concerned and trying to guilt me into driving.



I drove anyways. I figure if what they tell me is true, then I saved a life by donating. So if I killed someone on the way home, I figured I'd be about even.

Clint McPants - A pawn in game of life 19,555 11
04/28/2005 08:20 AM

"I gave blood the first three times at my church."



Ah yes, I used to be a member of the unholy church of Satan too.

ringworm 68,315 13
04/28/2005 03:20 PM

I'm having some slight difficulty typing at the moment



that's an interesting way to begin a 628-word essay.

Whistler P. McManus 185,899 44
04/28/2005 03:26 PM

I'm tired. Can someone else explain to Hammerhead the difference between donating and selling?

Declan 'Gabriel Conroy' McManus 131,869 36
04/28/2005 03:30 PM

Donating blood: Red Cross. No money, but some cookies at the end. And a nice warm feeling that you've helped someone.



Selling blood: Aventis Bio Whatever. No cookies, but 20 some bucks.

Declan 'Gabriel Conroy' McManus 131,869 36
04/28/2005 03:33 PM

Donating items: Goodwill, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, et al. No cash up front, but a receipt that can be used at tax time as a writeoff.





Selling items Cash in hand, don't have to go to stores where unwashed people go. No write off at tax time.

Whistler P. McManus 185,899 44
04/28/2005 03:54 PM

So Frost-ing helpful!



Thanks, bro.

Pope Chickens the Fruitful 286,326 61
04/28/2005 04:06 PM

6 gallons so far, beyotches.



Yes, that's right. If you've ever had a transfusion, we're probably blood brothers.



Ya Ta Hey, paleface.

Pope Chickens the Fruitful 286,326 61
04/28/2005 04:07 PM

Hen on the other hand, passes out every time they show her the needle. They finally told her not to come back.

Pope Chickens the Fruitful 286,326 61
04/28/2005 04:08 PM

Plus, Chicken blood is useful for voodoo ceremonies! The more you know.

Declan 'Gabriel Conroy' McManus 131,869 36
04/28/2005 04:09 PM

Oh, Chickens-Wickens....I've had two, yes, two transfusions...last year, when I was in CCU.





What sayest ye now?

PlainTableTopJane 173,958 15
04/28/2005 04:13 PM

Most women I know spend 3-7 days a month donating blood.

Pope Chickens the Fruitful 286,326 61
04/28/2005 04:29 PM

Wanna camp out in the back yard and tell ghost stories DcM?

Pope Chickens the Fruitful 286,326 61
04/28/2005 04:30 PM

Thought about you today while having lunch at Magnolia's. Really good shrimp and avacado salad with a grilled whole wheat pimento cheese sammich.

Erotic Kake 55,555 14
04/28/2005 04:36 PM

I'm not allowed to give blood because I have Hep c antibodies. That means I came in contact with it, but didn't contract it. Lucky as hell.

BobJohnson, Pope of Tralfamadore 178,045 22
04/28/2005 04:45 PM

I should donate blood. . .



I'm not worried about possible pain or anything, but I don't think I could watch blood flowing out my arm into a bag.



Even reading this thread made me queasy.



But I'm considering it for the sole purpose of messing with them when they ask all those sex questions and writing an article.

Declan 'Gabriel Conroy' McManus 131,869 36
04/28/2005 04:55 PM

Backyard?



Ghost stories?



You?







Oh, heck, yes!

Roofie Raccoon 56,688 10
04/28/2005 04:57 PM

I'm not allowed to donate because of my "high-risk lifestyle." Fine, don't call me when you run out of blood because there weren't enough prudes in the world!

Mr. Briham 38,843 10
04/28/2005 04:58 PM

I've donated twice more since I wrote this. My fifth donation was perfect. No pain and it was quick and smooth. Apparently this was to lull me into a false sense of security since the next time I donated, I almost fainted again.



Also, in keeping track of the amount donated, does my fourth donation count even though they couldn't use the blood?

Robin® 14,626 9
04/28/2005 05:20 PM

</action>Works in a laboratory has too much information.



Blood is good for 3 months at 40 below.



I passed out the second time I gave blood. I've been fine ever since. and ask the phlebotomist to take the blood from else where next time, if you know it's small or collapses easily, there are other places, though not as convenient.





don't go to nursing/medical assistant/phlebotomist school you practice draw blood on each other. Talk about track marks and bruising.

gorckat: Admirul of Speling Ritely 41,132 13
04/28/2005 05:24 PM

don't go to nursing/medical assistant/phlebotomist school you practice draw blood on each other



Is that really you, or is it SR?

Sharribarri 14,124 11
04/28/2005 05:24 PM

The first (and only time thus far) I gave blood, I was sure to eat a good breakfast, lunch, and the cookies and juice they provided. I felt great and giving blood wasn't a bad experience like I'd expected.



I then went to work after school and promptly passed out on the first customer that came through my line in Kmart. It was a wicked experience. I literally saw my vision go black and the next thing I somewhat remember is my head bouncing up and down on the keypad.



Nice. --By the way, I am not selfish with my blood. I've never been able to because of low iron or medications taken in the previous year(s).--

Robin® 14,626 9
04/28/2005 05:27 PM

I am myself Gor, why do you ask?

Calliope 927 10
04/28/2005 05:28 PM

I've only tried to give blood once, and they stuck me wrong so that I was bleeding all over inside my arm. I passed out and got a huge bruise. Then they sent me a form letter that said it was my fault I passed out because I was dehydrated or something.

Robin® 14,626 9
04/28/2005 05:30 PM

I went into hypovolemic shock and passed out in Anatomy Class.



Thankfully it was just notes and we hadn't gotten the cats out yet.

gorckat: Admirul of Speling Ritely 41,132 13
04/28/2005 05:32 PM

I am myself Gor, why do you ask?



No big reason. Just an astounding lack of commas, grammar, spelling and capitalisation for one sentence, considering the rest of your post.

Robin® 14,626 9
04/28/2005 05:46 PM

I'm sorry. On two hours of sleep, I was more interested in typing the words choherently. Grammar and punctuation are not as important in my mind.





Besides, I are a produkt of publik edukashun.

Robin® 14,626 9
04/28/2005 05:50 PM

I also dislike capital letters. I believe they should all be equal.







Plus the programs we use at work are on capslock. So I don't have to worry about capitalization errors. Force of habit.

The High Priestess of Steaks 58,741 29
04/28/2005 07:51 PM

I am blessed with a very acute fear of needles. I don't pass out, I've never fainted in my life. I get chills, I begin to sweat and hyperventalate. After that I am a crying, shaking mess huddling in the corner fending the nurses off with a tounge depresser. It was hell getting my shots for college. I think I was in the doctors office for several hours before they gave me a pill to calme me down and then attacked me with 4 needles at once. So.Fun.

ringworm 68,315 13
04/28/2005 07:55 PM

No pain and it was quick and smooth.



sounds a lot like my last dump.

supergrover 4,517 9
04/28/2005 11:41 PM

In a couple of threads now gorcat has been actually ripping on other gabbers...and people are letting him.

Did I miss something? Did he become liked in the day I wasn't here? More importantly, why are nonnOObs letting him sass them?

millie 116,984 28
04/28/2005 11:48 PM

I usually don't really read his posts.



I get him mixed up with those other guys on the G page.