BeenaBobba Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I wish I could give blood, but I don't weigh enough. My dad gives his blood a lot. Giving blood is a really good thing to do. It really comes in handy. God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-ster Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 They won't let me give blood, even when I get old enough. I'm considered unclean. Unclean UNCLEAN UNCLEAN UNCLEAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 (edited) I don't and can't give blood. I don't weigh enough unless I'm pregnant or holding 5 or 10 lb weights in my pockets. Its a little disappointing, yet at the same time I'm kind of relieved because it freaks me out just a little. I have a friend who can't give blood because she got a false positive for HIV or something. Even though she went through major tests and stuff to make sure she was ok they still won't take her blood because of it. I knew another girl who's mom got a false positive for HIV and they never told her so she gave blood for YEARS and they just threw it out without telling her. Edited September 16, 2004 by IcePrincessKRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-ster Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I had a dura matter (I think that's what it is...the covering over your brain and spinal cord) transplant when I was a wee little tot...puts me at a risk for CJD...they don't want that in the blood supply. I don't want to give my blood anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='IcePrincessKRS' date='Sep 16 2004, 02:53 PM'] I knew another girl who's mom got a false positive for HIV and they never told her so she gave blood for YEARS and they just threw it out without telling her. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='Pete-ster' date='Sep 16 2004, 05:05 PM'] I had a dura matter (I think that's what it is...the covering over your brain and spinal cord) transplant when I was a wee little tot...puts me at a risk for CJD...they don't want that in the blood supply. [/quote] Hi Pete, What's CJD? God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janana8706 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I really wanna but i'm not 17 yet, also my family has a history of haveing veins that are hard to get blood from. So i'm scared that they'll hurt me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil bull 04 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I just gave blood on Monday! I've been a donor for a few months. I usually do it once a month if i can make time when i'm working. but i probably won't be able to again until after i finish boot camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasJis Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I give blood. A bloodmobile comes to Church every 6 weeks and I rarely miss giving blood. I found out last time I gave that my O+ blood doesn't have a certain virus that most people have (it's harmless in adults) so my blood is PURE and they give it to premie babies. I'm just rare and special. Now I feel obligated and won't miss at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 i used to do plasma and pheresis, but i haven't for awhile. they is only one person down there i trust and every time i schedule with her, i get there and she's not there. i've donated 10 gallons. plus, with plasma/pheresis, you can actually donate every 48 hours (although I would do it every 2 weeks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaeldra Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I want to but I'm not old enough and I'm scared hahaa but I will do it because there's a good chance I might be O negative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel's angel Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 im not heavy enough to give blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroNova No Limit Soldier Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Wow. Some of you don't weigh enough to give blood! I think I weighed enough when I was in 5th grade. Whenever I give blood, I offer the pain I feel up for the souls in purgatory. A suggestion to all who are scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 (edited) [quote name='jasJis' date='Oct 8 2004, 11:04 AM'] I give blood. A bloodmobile comes to Church every 6 weeks and I rarely miss giving blood. I found out last time I gave that my O+ blood doesn't have a certain virus that most people have (it's harmless in adults) so my blood is PURE and they give it to premie babies. I'm just rare and special. Now I feel obligated and won't miss at all. [/quote] Ok, now if I found out something like that I'd give blood every chance I got! (I'm A+) AfroNova, nope, I don't weigh enough. They say you have to be at least 110. When they did blood drives at my college and the workers found out I don't weigh enough they told me to eat more so I could donate the next time. lol My body just doesn't work that way, my weight just stays the same until I get pregnant. If I DID weigh enough I'd at least TRY to donate. I know my veins are easy enough to find from when they take blood do the initial tests when I go in for my prenatal appointments. Being a runt doesn't always have the best benefits. lol Edited October 8, 2004 by IcePrincessKRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel's angel Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 i dont know what 5th grade is, im 16 if that helps to give any indication on where i am according to weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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