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I guess my blood is getting sweeter cause this time it took them ONE day to call me (I dont think they were open on the 4th when I became eligible).  I guess I am eligible.  After all, the blood my doctor has been sucking down does not count.

But one day after I am eligible?

I am wanted! (actually my wife hates my snoring, but then when I am not.......)

I hate the process, but do it because I can, and my blood type is needed.  I wish more could or would give.  I know many cant.  Since the Aids thing, they are very particular. Just ask Shadesofgrey.  So the pool is getting smaller, Yet the need grows as they do find more ways to find life saving surgeries for those previously relegated to the walking dead.  Some have Hep B and C,  And cannot.

Others have never tried, and I hope they do.

Others are prevented due to recent trips.  I hope they do not give up.

Me?  I will give next week.  If I dont, I will never hear the end of it! 

Noble?  hardly.  Just one who can and does.  SO I dont get calls every day.

To paraphrase a commericial (American one for our Foreign friends)

"What is in your veins?"

Capital One!

Vampires not invited! ;-)

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah it's always good to donate. We get the bloodmobiles at the truckstops fairly often and I usually give if I can spend the time.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I give as often as I can. Sure, I feel a little weak afterwards, but I always feel like I'm doing what I need to do when I can donate of myself in any way. It's just another way that I can serve others, and all I have to do is sit down and then drink the juice afterwards!
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

I wish I could give blood,  I'm not to allowed for 3 reasons: surgery I"ve had,  my heart, and the sarcoid in the liver. 

Those that do give,  like you two guys,  are blessings to us that need it and can't even provide our own blood!!

Thank you and all the other blood donors,  you're a special breed.

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

Yeah it's always good to donate. We get the bloodmobiles at the truckstops fairly often and I usually give if I can spend the time.

With a rolling address, at least they are not chasing you with a needle!

Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top

I give as often as I can. Sure, I feel a little weak afterwards, but I always feel like I'm doing what I need to do when I can donate of myself in any way. It's just another way that I can serve others, and all I have to do is sit down and then drink the juice afterwards

You know, there is a reason I like you inspite of being a Liberal.

Thank you!  WOuld more be like you!

Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

Those that do give, like you two guys, are blessings to us that need it and can't even provide our own blood!!

Us 3. We got the liberal to donate as well! 

And yes, it is for you and those that really need it,  We may never meet you, we may never see you.  But one day, we may be you,  And be thankful that others are out there to be there for us.

Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
In Florida I would get the call all the time. In Washington, no calls, but I still give.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

In Florida I would get the call all the time. In Washington, no calls, but I still give.

I wonder if Washington has fewer accidents?  After all, they shipped all their retirees to florida.

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I haven't given in a while and was actually thinking about it recently when I saw a truck in a parking lot but was too busy to stop. Thanks for reminding me that I should do this. My blood type is one that should be needed too being an ABpositive, which not too many black people have that type my doctor told me.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top

My blood type is one that should be needed too being an ABpositive

AH!  One of the chosen ones!  Rare and special!  And thank you for giving.

Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
I give every 8 weeks but I've got turned down the last two time because of my blood pressure
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
I give about every 3 months.. or close to that... the local Corpseman just tells me I'm able to give again so I do. I don't have one of those rare blood types, but just one of the really really common ones that they always seem to be able to use more of.

Thanks to all you others who give also.
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
Since I had dengue fever, they don't want my blood.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Those that do give, like you two guys, are blessings to us that need it and can't even provide our own blood!!

Us 3. We got the liberal to donate as well!


I sit corrected!

our posts were coming out at the same time so I missed San's post. Probably should just say "all" instead of using numbers.
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
My blood type is one that should be needed too being an ABpositive

AH! One of the chosen ones! Rare and special! And thank you for giving.


Well we knew that Doc, didn't we?! forever is very rare and special
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top

I give every 8 weeks but I've got turned down the last two time because of my blood pressure

That is how I found out about hypertension.  And actually, I was turned down for Anemia (common on women, not on men)  and a subsequent total found a polyp (benign).  So other than hating the needles, I figure it has paid me back.

Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

I give about every 3 months.. or close to that... the local Corpseman just tells me I'm able to give again so I do. I don't have one of those rare blood types, but just one of the really really common ones that they always seem to be able to use more of.

Dont you just love those friendly reminders?

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top

Since I had dengue fever, they don't want my blood.

What is dengue fever?  And yes, the sad part is so many cannot give. 

Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top

our posts were coming out at the same time so I missed San's post. Probably should just say "all" instead of using numbers.

Funny how blood bonds liberals and conservatives.  They tell me both our blood is red.

Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top

Well we knew that Doc, didn't we?! forever is very rare and special

true!  I should have said further proof of her rare and specialness.

Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
I had to go a year without donating the last time I had a tattoo done. They won't take it within a year of getting one done.

Better safe than sorry I suppose.
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
Dengue is a viral infection, similar in some ways to malaria in that it is carried by mosquitos. Once you get it, your red blood cells are sensitized to it. The second time, you hemorrhage like crazy.

It is also called bone-break fever because the bone and joint pain is so severe.
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
Well we knew that Doc, didn't we?! forever is very rare and special true! I should have said further proof of her rare and specialness.


Aw you guys, I'm blushing here...! [pun intended]
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top

I had to go a year without donating the last time I had a tattoo done. They won't take it within a year of getting one done.

It is a shame, but with all the lawsuit happy lawyers, they can never be too careful.

Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top

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Sorry Bluedev.  It sounds nasty.  Do the symptoms persist after the disease, or just the sensitivity?