I donate platelets. One time this old man was sitting in the chair across from me. He left out a big loud fart. I don't think he realized it. The nurse came by and removed the needle. She told him to leave and come back in 2 months. We were laughing quietly.
I'm donating blood tomorrow... for the first time. I'm quite proud that I'm doing some good for people who'll need my blood... but to be quite honest, I'm quite nervous! X^)
Hello again! I'm "tmh726" from up there in the uploader comments section. (old account was hacked, so I had to make a new one) I just wanted to thank you once more! You motivated me to donate for the first time. Next week, I'll be going in for my 6th blood donation. Almost to one gallon! yay! and I'm only 16!
Last time I gave, I told the blood donor center where and what I was having for my big meal. There, I put in a plug for the blood bank. Maybe people will go both directions...
Hey, i had the same experience for my first time, got dizzy and they had to take it out. i was also really gutted i didnt give the full 475mils, but seeing this vid and knowing others had the same experience will help me go back and give it a second go.
@poofyhamsters Blood has sugar, fat, proteins, cells, etc. in it. And it totals up to 650 calories. The blood bank in Houston tells you to go out and eat a good bit.
@tmh726 For me, it stings a few seconds and then I'm barely aware of it. If you've ever had a blood test, it's pretty much the same. The finger stick, IMHO, can be the worst part but I react more to the donation part. The nervous anticipation is the worst part for me, the actual putting in the needle means you can relax and squeeze every 3-5 seconds.
I gave blood at my school and I only gave 1/2 a pint because I'm so tiny. It was originally a pint but my body stopped giving blood for some reason. I didn't feel dizzy at all, quite hyper actually(they gave us free food and I drank a lot of pop).
@maybeme8 It's 42 days in the US and they think they're happy if they get a three-day supply in Houston. If nothing else, they can spin out the plasma and send it off for manufacturing. The demand for manufacturing plasma is greater than the supply of volunteers, so they will pay in some places.
@roseannetangrs You lucky people in Singapore. In the USA we get the needle without any pain killer. Even then, the finger prick is the worst part! And they are right, feed yourself before and after. The standard donation in the US is 450 mL, or 650 calories for you dieters!
maybe you got dizzy because you were squeezing your hand too quickly or the blood was just coming out too fast.. next time dont worry so much about how fast it comes out just take it slow
Having a good breakfast is essential! also make sure you drank lots of water which helps speed up the process without getting dizzy
If you think you are waiting too long between donations you might want to look at donating plasma. You can donate plasma every 48.
I went to HSA today and donated for the first time. Took me really quick too, like less than 10 minutes! Most meaningful 450ml of blood I've ever lost :)
Found this when trying to learn more about donating plasma. I've tried to give blood twice: once my iron was a little low, and the second time they had trouble finding a place to stick me. I've heard the plasma needle is bigger? It's hot now and am wondering if being cold made it harder to find a place for the needle? Ah, I think I will try to give plasma tomorrow and then if that works, I will try giving blood again. I appreciate your honest video! Thank you! Hope you are happily donating!!
Thanks for the video. I'm donating blood for the first time at my school tomorrow. Now I feel more comfortable knowing some of what's going to happen.
its really cool that you gave blood.. Something sad about it is tho, that they can only keep the blood for a certain amount of time if it hasnt been used yet, and its not that long either, then it has to be destroyed as its no good anymore.. so a lot of people who donate end up having their blood destroyed anyway.. its still an awesome thing to do, i've done it and it makes you feel really good to know you're helping someone in need.. well done
@KownaDawg thats not what they do in Australia.. they dont keep the blood for very long at all.. which is what i've been told by the ladies at the blood bank.. thats why they are so desperate for people to donate
that's great that you donated blood! and this video was really inspirational! whenever I hear about people donating blood, I never realize that it can save someone's life. I would donate blood but right now I don't weigh enough...
I can't donate blood. My cynicism comes from the people I meet in everyday life and I would not want to save them
ubermisogynist 1 month ago
In the uk were only allowed to donate blood evey 4 months .
3 times a year.
MrJonnyboyification 5 months ago
Do yet give u the pain killer in the U.S??? Cus I really wana donate blood but the needle flips me out like I'll cry histarically
0Candyprincess0 5 months ago
I donate platelets. One time this old man was sitting in the chair across from me. He left out a big loud fart. I don't think he realized it. The nurse came by and removed the needle. She told him to leave and come back in 2 months. We were laughing quietly.
XYtruck25 6 months ago
@roseanntangrs Great to hear you went back for time #2... it went better for me although I still looked scared...
sneakers55 7 months ago
Your pretty i like your hair!!
bnmartiol 7 months ago
@bnmartiol thanks!
roseannetangrs 7 months ago
I'm donating blood tomorrow... for the first time. I'm quite proud that I'm doing some good for people who'll need my blood... but to be quite honest, I'm quite nervous! X^)
DelightfullyBritish 7 months ago
@DelightfullyBritish good luck!
roseannetangrs 7 months ago
Hello again! I'm "tmh726" from up there in the uploader comments section. (old account was hacked, so I had to make a new one) I just wanted to thank you once more! You motivated me to donate for the first time. Next week, I'll be going in for my 6th blood donation. Almost to one gallon! yay! and I'm only 16!
thatUkrainianguy 7 months ago
@thatUkrainianguy that's awesome!
roseannetangrs 7 months ago
Last time I gave, I told the blood donor center where and what I was having for my big meal. There, I put in a plug for the blood bank. Maybe people will go both directions...
sneakers55 8 months ago
they test your blood to see how much hemoglobin you have
you felt nauseous ???? thats def my biggest fear!
hatethtiloveu 8 months ago
@hatethtiloveu I gave blood the second time and there were no problems :)
roseannetangrs 7 months ago
they test your blood to see how much hemoglobin you have
hatethtiloveu 8 months ago
Hey, i had the same experience for my first time, got dizzy and they had to take it out. i was also really gutted i didnt give the full 475mils, but seeing this vid and knowing others had the same experience will help me go back and give it a second go.
YouPube69 1 year ago
@poofyhamsters Blood has sugar, fat, proteins, cells, etc. in it. And it totals up to 650 calories. The blood bank in Houston tells you to go out and eat a good bit.
sneakers55 1 year ago
That was very well spoken & very good advice.
worldtradecenter110 1 year ago
@worldtradecenter110 thank you!
roseannetangrs 1 year ago
@tmh726 For me, it stings a few seconds and then I'm barely aware of it. If you've ever had a blood test, it's pretty much the same. The finger stick, IMHO, can be the worst part but I react more to the donation part. The nervous anticipation is the worst part for me, the actual putting in the needle means you can relax and squeeze every 3-5 seconds.
sneakers55 1 year ago
I gave blood at my school and I only gave 1/2 a pint because I'm so tiny. It was originally a pint but my body stopped giving blood for some reason. I didn't feel dizzy at all, quite hyper actually(they gave us free food and I drank a lot of pop).
YouWannaNoWhatIHate 1 year ago
@maybeme8 It's 42 days in the US and they think they're happy if they get a three-day supply in Houston. If nothing else, they can spin out the plasma and send it off for manufacturing. The demand for manufacturing plasma is greater than the supply of volunteers, so they will pay in some places.
sneakers55 1 year ago
@Miss1Andy If you're Type A, they are very interested in having you as a platelet donor. That will let you donate twice a month.
sneakers55 1 year ago
@roseannetangrs You lucky people in Singapore. In the USA we get the needle without any pain killer. Even then, the finger prick is the worst part! And they are right, feed yourself before and after. The standard donation in the US is 450 mL, or 650 calories for you dieters!
sneakers55 1 year ago
@sneakers55 how come 450ml = 650 calories? Is that how much you burn while donating?
poofyhamsters 1 year ago
good for you :D
maybe you got dizzy because you were squeezing your hand too quickly or the blood was just coming out too fast.. next time dont worry so much about how fast it comes out just take it slow
Having a good breakfast is essential! also make sure you drank lots of water which helps speed up the process without getting dizzy
If you think you are waiting too long between donations you might want to look at donating plasma. You can donate plasma every 48.
Miss1Andy 1 year ago
Only one baby?! I plan to save at least 3 babies with my next donation.
ExileDragon 1 year ago
@ExileDragon it;s not how many lives you save, but if you save a life! :-)
tmh726 1 year ago
I plan on donating on Tuesday for the first time, in the US. I'm a bit nervous...
tbsla13 1 year ago
wow, good for you! I'm donating blood at my school's blood drive in a few weeks. it's my first time. one question: did it hurt?!
tmh726 1 year ago
@tmh726 thanks! i just felt something (my blood) coming out but it didn't hurt :)
roseannetangrs 1 year ago
@roseannetangrs great. I just finnished your video, and I'm SO MUCH less afraid to donate. thanks for that!
tmh726 1 year ago
I went to HSA today and donated for the first time. Took me really quick too, like less than 10 minutes! Most meaningful 450ml of blood I've ever lost :)
ohheyhello 1 year ago
@ohheyhello awesome :)
roseannetangrs 1 year ago
Found this when trying to learn more about donating plasma. I've tried to give blood twice: once my iron was a little low, and the second time they had trouble finding a place to stick me. I've heard the plasma needle is bigger? It's hot now and am wondering if being cold made it harder to find a place for the needle? Ah, I think I will try to give plasma tomorrow and then if that works, I will try giving blood again. I appreciate your honest video! Thank you! Hope you are happily donating!!
GladlySmiling 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. I'm donating blood for the first time at my school tomorrow. Now I feel more comfortable knowing some of what's going to happen.
jhas2p 2 years ago
Well Done!
Don't look back. I am going for my 35th donation coming Aug 21, 2009.
DavidFhu 2 years ago
its really cool that you gave blood.. Something sad about it is tho, that they can only keep the blood for a certain amount of time if it hasnt been used yet, and its not that long either, then it has to be destroyed as its no good anymore.. so a lot of people who donate end up having their blood destroyed anyway.. its still an awesome thing to do, i've done it and it makes you feel really good to know you're helping someone in need.. well done
maybeme8 2 years ago
they keep the blood at 0* C so they can keep it for a long while
KownaDawg 2 years ago
@KownaDawg thats not what they do in Australia.. they dont keep the blood for very long at all.. which is what i've been told by the ladies at the blood bank.. thats why they are so desperate for people to donate
maybeme8 2 years ago
I'm talking about Plasma which could be different as far as where/how they store it compared to whole blood.
KownaDawg 2 years ago
that's great that you donated blood! and this video was really inspirational! whenever I hear about people donating blood, I never realize that it can save someone's life. I would donate blood but right now I don't weigh enough...
nicoleownstucara 2 years ago
aww thanks :D
roseannetangrs 2 years ago
Good to know more people are donating blood. I'm a regular blood donor myself, donate 2-3 times a year.
madcancer7 2 years ago
thats great, i'm looking to do that too :D
roseannetangrs 2 years ago
hah. good for u (congrats). I'm too chicken to donate blood. Mayb one fine day..hehe...:)
nurwajdi 2 years ago
thanks. you should go! grab a few friends and go :D its nothing to be afraid about at all :)
roseannetangrs 2 years ago