Do You Donate Blood?

I do. I have lost track of how many gallons I have donated because I donate to 2 organizations...I received this and it made me feel good

Your Whole Blood donation was a perfect match for a patient in need and was sent to Baptist Health. Thank you for giving the gift of life!

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SW-User

I used to until a nurse lost my vein and thought it was a good idea to dig for it. 🫤
It hurt so bad and gave me a fear of needles. 😕

akindheart · 61-69, F

@SW-User oh gosh. horrible.

1pebbles · 56-60, F

@SW-User due to having received and multiple blood draws, I too am very hard stick. You have my sympathy as nurses have "searched and dug for my veins"!

I Have hydrated and instructed phlebotomists what veins have given in the past, Having been stuck in 5 different places before a vein decided to give.

SW-User

@1pebbles I feel you! Why do they do that? The last surgery I had 2 nurses blew 5 veins trying to get my IV started, they finally left it for the anesthesiologist to do who put it in the WORST place, inside my elbow on my right arm…I’m right handed and had it in for 3 days. 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

1pebbles · 56-60, F

@SW-User Ugh! I've had veins blown or just the needle pushed right thru! I feel for you and can relate to the pain!