Have you donated blood before?

I had a horrible fear of needles and began giving blood just to overcome that fear. It worked. I donated whenever asked. And eventually I hit a 5gallon donation mark. I think I still have the plaque they gave me.

I also started doing and apheresis, which is for platelet donations. They have a needle in each arm; one arm they draw your blood and it passes through a machine that separates the blood into parts (platelets being removed) and the blood (less the platelets) are returned in your other arm. Doesn’t hurt. Sometimes people get a strange vibration feeling in their lips or metallic taste in mouth, but otherwise it’s a pretty uneventful but gracious donation/gift. I had to stop giving as my platelets were low. Haven’t donated in years. Not sure why. Maybe I’ll go back.

Thanks for the reminder.

I tried to one time. My high school had a blood drive so I donated, but when they scanned a sample, they discovered that I had five times the retention limit of LSD in my bloodstream. So they couldn't use it for transfusions.

Yes but it wasn't mine!!

Over 100 units

Many times

Yes i have multiple times.
My mom is not comfortable with me doing it.
I invited my older sister once and she threw up.

@TeirdalinFirefall] Once the doctor chased my sister with a needle when she was a kid.

Good for you. Dealing with something that's tough to benefit other people is getting a high five from me.

I pass out when blood is taken so no. I'm A+

Nope. Also I hateee needles.

I hate needles, but I've given several gallons of blood because people need it.

Yep. I would do it more often if they offered babysitting.

I try to often. But sometimes my iron is too low

Once. It was a most unpleasant experience.

No. I smoke weed. So my blood is dirty.

Yes, it’s a good cause 👍🏽

Indeed I have.

No. I should.

Yes, it's easy. Simple way to give back and pass it on.

Yes I have,several times

Yep