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RJ45

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But the Red Cross lady here at work said it was taking too long! So she pulled the needle. First of all, it took forever to find my vein (three techs and both arms). Then she told me was going to take about 20 minutes fill a pint. 20 minutes? Sheesh! I was sitting there, with needle in my arm for almost ten minutes and hadn'y filled half the bag yet! I've had this problem my whole life. I don't have low blood pressure or anything like that. She said it was because of my muscles. I don't even work out! At least I know I it would take a hella long time to bleed to death. :)


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isekii

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Originally posted by: RJ45
But the Red Cross lady here at work said it was taking too long! So she pulled the needle. First of all, it took forever to find my vein (three techs and both arms). Then she told me was going to take about 20 minutes fill a pint. 20 minutes? Sheesh! I was sitting there, with needle in my arm for almost ten minutes and hadn'y filled half the bag yet! I've had this problem my whole life. I don't have low blood pressure or anything like that. She said it was because of my muscles. I don't even work out! At least I know I it would take a hella long time to bleed to death. :)


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MithShrike

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Yeah, my school was having a blood drive and I'm O+. It took about forty-five minutes to fill up one of those bags and it always takes them forever to find a vein. They didn't bitch at me much though because Arizona has a huge blood shortage.
 
Scarpozzi

Scarpozzi

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Originally posted by: RJ45
But the Red Cross lady here at work said it was taking too long! So she pulled the needle. First of all, it took forever to find my vein (three techs and both arms). Then she told me was going to take about 20 minutes fill a pint. 20 minutes? Sheesh! I was sitting there, with needle in my arm for almost ten minutes and hadn'y filled half the bag yet! I've had this problem my whole life. I don't have low blood pressure or anything like that. She said it was because of my muscles. I don't even work out! At least I know I it would take a hella long time to bleed to death. :)


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My girlfriend would break up with me if my blood didn't flow as fast as it does.... (If you know what I mean)
 
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filmmaker

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Originally posted by: RJ45
But the Red Cross lady here at work said it was taking too long! So she pulled the needle. First of all, it took forever to find my vein (three techs and both arms). Then she told me was going to take about 20 minutes fill a pint. 20 minutes? Sheesh! I was sitting there, with needle in my arm for almost ten minutes and hadn'y filled half the bag yet! I've had this problem my whole life. I don't have low blood pressure or anything like that. She said it was because of my muscles. I don't even work out! At least I know I it would take a hella long time to bleed to death. :)


Anyone else have a similar experience?
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My girlfriend would break up with me if my blood didn't flow as fast as it does.... (If you know what I mean)
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TMI, thanks :disgust:
 
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CPA

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi




My girlfriend would break up with me if my blood didn't flow as fast as it does.... (If you know what I mean)
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This wins the Lamest Joke of the Day Award. :p
 
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isekii

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Originally posted by: RJ45
But the Red Cross lady here at work said it was taking too long! So she pulled the needle. First of all, it took forever to find my vein (three techs and both arms). Then she told me was going to take about 20 minutes fill a pint. 20 minutes? Sheesh! I was sitting there, with needle in my arm for almost ten minutes and hadn'y filled half the bag yet! I've had this problem my whole life. I don't have low blood pressure or anything like that. She said it was because of my muscles. I don't even work out! At least I know I it would take a hella long time to bleed to death. :)


Anyone else have a similar experience?
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My girlfriend would break up with me if my blood didn't flow as fast as it does.... (If you know what I mean)
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Your impotence problem can be solved with Viagra.
 
EvilYoda

EvilYoda

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lol, that sucks....but props for at least going and trying to donate. I have a very good and low blood pressure level, and yet when I go to donate, I fill that sucker up like someone's lining up at the gas station. :)
 
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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Originally posted by: RJ45
But the Red Cross lady here at work said it was taking too long! So she pulled the needle. First of all, it took forever to find my vein (three techs and both arms). Then she told me was going to take about 20 minutes fill a pint. 20 minutes? Sheesh! I was sitting there, with needle in my arm for almost ten minutes and hadn'y filled half the bag yet! I've had this problem my whole life. I don't have low blood pressure or anything like that. She said it was because of my muscles. I don't even work out! At least I know I it would take a hella long time to bleed to death. :)


Anyone else have a similar experience?
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My girlfriend would break up with me if my blood didn't flow as fast as it does.... (If you know what I mean)
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yep, she really likes those hemoroids bleeding in the bedroom...what a turn on!
 
MaxDepth

MaxDepth

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Originally posted by: hopeless879
Try donating plasma. Thats another story altogher.
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Yah! And make some bucks, too. With the loss of blood, you'd be a cheap drunk!
 
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DaiShan

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I've only given once because I was running the blood drive, my bp is a bit low, and so is my pulse (doc says he isn't worried due to swimming) but I was weak for like 3 days afterwards, I was only 117lbs at the time (middle of swim season, I couldn't eat enough to keep from losing weight) but it took me like 30-45 min to fill the bag, they didn't pull it out tho lol. I haven't given since, I kinda feel bad they keep sending me letters asking for blood (O-) but I can't very well feel week for 3 days afterwards...
 
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boyRacer

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I'll fill that thing up in 5 minutes... :D i guess thats not a good thing if you ride a motorcycle... :confused:
 
Demon-Xanth

Demon-Xanth

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You guys suck at giving blood. My best time is 4 minutes, while a friend did 2 minutes on the same day. Longest I've ever taken has been 10 minutes.
 
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shopbruin

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<-- longest time 10 mins, fastest was 5. the trick is to drink a TON of water the day before and the morning of before you go.
 
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RJ45

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I drink water all day at work. I was cought off-guard by the announcement over the PA as I was on my way to lunch. I decided to hop in give a pint. Oh well. Maybe next time. :)
 
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RJ45

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My company has a raffle you're entered in when you donate blood. Well guess what?

This morning I have a message on my phone saying I won the raffle! I couldn't even donate and I won the raffle!

I am the proud winner of two free books of stamps!! WoooWoooo!!
 
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TheCorm

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I would like to donate blood...I think I am O- but i'm not sure....but when I have injections my arm bruises up real good for about a week or so.
 
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