Comments on: Deflated

By: Jenna

Jenna — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:02:58 +0000

Stumbled this post…sorry you had such a bad experience! I’ve been donating regularly at my university for over a year now and have only felt a bit lightheaded once. Being hydrated is important. Sometimes my lips start to tingle and the nurses give me Tums I hope you go try again though!

Well, thanks for stumbling it, Jenna. It wasn’t a good experience for me, but I would continue to donate if they let me. They won’t, though. It seems that my blood tests positive for Hepatitis C. After a year of worry, and thousands of dollars worth of tests, the doctor’s have determined that I DO NOT and HAVE NEVER HAD the disease. I have a “false positive” response. But, the blood bank doesn’t want to see me. Still, I recommend that anyone who can should donate!

By: Matty

Matty — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:38:35 +0000

That is so neat......it shows our last post so everyone can check it out! I'm really impressed! Gawd...you're one smart lady! Matty's last blog post..SPRING IS HERE!

By: Matty

Matty — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:37:38 +0000

Shelly,
Thank you so much! Even when you’re not trying to be funny…you are! Forget the vein of gold…you are Pure Gold….100%. A lot of people think you’re worth your weight in gold! Your hubby is rich……if he ever cashed you in!
It takes courage to do what you did…so many people just can’t be bothered.
I up-dated Mr. T’s blog and gave you a mention..and also on my blog. I hope many people follow your example. If they only knew that there are thousands of people out there waiting for that call………telling them that they found a donor!
The nurse should have went with your right-hand if you are right-handed. It’s worth one more try!
I think she got her wires crossed in more ways than one.
It’s great you brought along your camera…a picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you for trying…not only for Mr. T…but for all the kids out there.

Matty’s last blog post..SPRING IS HERE!

By: Blog Safari 3-21-08

Blog Safari 3-21-08 — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:38:38 +0000

[...] Deflated While the trip do donate platelets didn’t pan out as she had hoped exactly, this post is phenomenal because she manages to photograph step by step her trip to give blood. That is dedication to blogging. This is an interesting post. [...]

By: Marcia

Marcia — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:20:09 +0000

I was miserable for you reading it, but the book title caused me to burst out loud in laughter – and I rarely laugh out loud…

I know how important this was to you, I’m sorry it did not work this time, but know you have made a major difference to many and will continue. Hugs

Marcia’s last blog post..Organized, I am

Well, I’m glad it made you laugh. I was miserable at the time, but I’m going to try again!!

By: jamie

jamie — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:53:59 +0000

I did pharesis donations once a week for several months years ago. Then for some weird reason I got the shakes one night and then the next time got a bit of needle phobia. AFter taking a few months off, I was okay to go back to regular quarterly donations, but never went back to pharesis. Now medications mean I can’t donate at all which I regret. Certainly people should be encouraged to give it a try as so many people are in need.

I understand needle phobia…yes, I do. I admire that you went once a week…I thought they made you wait two before donating again so your blood could replenish. I don’t think the folks here really want to see me again. They seemed reluctant. We’ll see. Next time may have to be the last time.

By: Frigga

Frigga — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:46:02 +0000

OOOh. At least you had a better expirience than I had. I tried to donate the platelets or whatever – I was about 3/4 done when I passed out.

They told me never to come back.

Frigga’s last blog post..Violet Dawn

I think they wanted to tell ME that, too, but I was adamant about it. I’ve GOT to try one more time.