Have you donated blood before?

blood donation

@kaka135 (14931)

Malaysia

April 23, 2016 11:20pm CST

My husband is going to donate blood later, and we will go together with him, though I can't donate blood now. I have never donated blood before, though I always wanted to do so. I am always not qualified to be a blood donor. I was always under weight. There was once, the nurse allowed me to donate though I was slightly under weight, but after testing my blood, I was told I didn't have enough iron in my blood.

So, I always accompany my husband to go and donate blood, but I have never donate before. Perhaps I will be able to donate blood a few years later, as it seems like I have been gaining more weight now.

Have you donated blood before? Are you a regular blood donor?

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@yukimori (10145)

• United States

24 Apr 16

I've never done it, though I would like to. I'm probably too anemic to do it at this point, and I'm not sure if people with fibromyalgia are able to donate anyway. I'm probably more likely to donate plasma than whole blood, though... it's a pretty nice way to make a bit of extra money around here.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

30 Apr 16

Yes, I think we have to fulfill certain health condition then only we can donate our blood. We have to take care of ourselves, before we can help others.

I have no idea about donating plasma, I have not heard about that before. Why making a bit of extra money? Do you get some money for donating blood or plasma?

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@infatuatedbby (94914)

• United States

30 Apr 16

I never donated before. I get my blood drawn two times a year for a physical though..

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

@infatuatedbby He tries to donate consistently, every three months. But sometimes he's busy or he just forgets about it.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

30 Apr 16

Then I guess you can't go for blood donation too. Is that because of the liver issue you mentioned previously?

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@infatuatedbby (94914)

• United States

30 Apr 16

@kaka135 In addition to the liver issue, but in general - I have always done blood testing

I do not think I can donate due to not being normal sometimes also. Very nice of your husband to donate. Does he donate often?

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@scheng1 (24649)

• Singapore

24 Apr 16

Would he get anything for the blood donation? over here, they do not give anything, but blood donor can get special discount for visits to government clinic and hospital, and they can nominate one more person to get the discount too.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

He will get some food to eat after blood donation, if that counts.

I guess the charges for visiting government clinic or hospital here is considered very low or totally free, so I don't think we need discounts for that. I am not sure if there's any benefits or privilege for regular blood donor, I didn't check it out and I was not told in the blood donation campaign too.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

19 May 16

@scheng1 They even get rice and grocery items? I don't know about that, and I have not encountered that too. I guess it also depends on the campaigns and the organizers, perhaps. If they get some sponsors, perhaps they might give away something for free just to attract others to donate blood.

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@scheng1 (24649)

• Singapore

7 May 16

@kaka135 I heard some Malaysia friends say that they can get rice or some grocery items to take home after donating blood. I am not sure if it applies to everyone or just to some people.

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@toniganzon (72281)

• Philippines

24 Apr 16

No I haven't because like you I used to be underweight

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

30 Apr 16

I hope I will be able to donate blood one day later. It seems like I am gaining weight now, even before I was pregnant.

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@JudyEv (340019)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 16

We both used to donate blood before we moved and it became more difficult.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

Perhaps it's because I stay in city, so we can find the blood donation campaign easily everywhere.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

19 May 16

@JudyEv For ours here, it's not a permanent place for blood donation. But, there are always booths setting up for that. So, it's quite easy for us if we want to donate our blood.

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@JudyEv (340019)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 16

@kaka135 There used to be more places for us too but they have closed a lot of them.

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

24 Apr 16

I have never donated blood and I cannot because I take medication but if I wasn't on medication I would love to donate. I actually don't know what blood type I am..that should be something I know. Haha but yeah it seems really nice to do.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

Yes, I guess it's good to know our blood type. I also think it's a good to donate blood too. I'll see if I can do that in a few year time, hope I won't be too old for donating blood at the time.

@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

19 May 16

@DesirousDreamer I don't know if our blood type was tested and recorded when we were born, as I didn't know my blood type until when I was in high school. Nowadays, when the children are born, the record card has already shown that. So I got to know my children's blood types since they were born.

@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

12 May 16

@kaka135 It is good just to see if you can. You could help someone! The hospital I was born at never told my mom my blood type. The many times I have to get blood work done I'm just like...I have no idea what type I am haha

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

24 Apr 16

I was a regular blood donor when I was younger, but due to health issues have not done so for many years now.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

6 May 16

@kaka135 Sadly it no longer applies to me due to health issues.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

It's so nice of you to be a regular donor. I wish I can be one too. Hopefully I will be qualified after a few years. I just think it's something good to do.

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@youless (112497)

• Guangzhou, China

25 Apr 16

It is very kind of both of you. My husband donated blood in the past for several times. But I haven't donated blood before because of the same reason like you. I am also under weight.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

30 Apr 16

It seems like some mothers here are underweight. I always thought I'd gain weight after giving birth, but I didn't.

@annierose (21583)

• Philippines

6 May 16

I have never done that. I hope I can help by donating my own blood but I have a frail body. I am also underweight and have low blood pressure. Those factors make me not qualified to donate.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

Yes, I think we really have to take care of ourselves first, before we can help others. It's okay, there are always many other ways to help.

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@annierose (21583)

• Philippines

6 May 16

@kaka135 I agree. I may help in another way like giving donations.

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Your Highness Emperor Albert Whisker

@CaptAlbertWhisker (32697)

• Calgary, Alberta

24 Apr 16

I wanted to donate blood but I wont be allowed because I am bombarded with tattoos Something I regret. They look cool when I was on my 20's and still looks good now I am 30 but tattoos may look aweful when I get super old.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

What? You can't donate blood because of the tattoos? Why is that so? Tattoos don't have any influence with your blood, do they? Sorry, I just can't figure this out. Perhaps they get nicer again when you are 40.

Since you can't get rid of it, then just live with it happily.

Your Highness Emperor Albert Whisker

@CaptAlbertWhisker (32697)

• Calgary, Alberta

7 May 16

@kaka135 It is one of their safety measures against aids as aids can spread with needles.

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@Shavkat (139933)

• Philippines

24 Apr 16

I don't have the guts to donate some of my blood. When I was a child, my father donated blood to me. I had an operation during that time and I need blood through a delicate surgery.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

Are you afraid of the process of blood donation or you might not feel well after donating blood? I always read that a pack of blood that we donate can help someone's life, that makes me want to donate, but in fact, I am really scared of the pain while donating. But, my husband said it's not painful at all as he's not afraid of needle injection, but I am.

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@Shavkat (139933)

• Philippines

7 May 16

@kaka135 I am afraid of the process. On regards to needles, I got used to it. Since I used to have boosters of vaccination.

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@cacay1 (83495)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

7 May 16

Try this time who knows your blood can be donated this time.Me, too, haven't donated blood. i am afraid of the blood letting in our school. I disliked it when my friend collapsed after that blood letting.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

19 May 16

I can't try, because I am pregnant.

I usually can't donate not because of my blood, it's because I am underweight. I haven't seen anyone collapsed because of blood letting, no wonder you are afraid.

@AkoPinay (11542)

• Philippines

6 May 16

I haven't tried. I am not sure if I am qualified too. I guess preferred donors are male because they have no menstruations.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

If I am not mistaken, it's very good for female to donate blood as well. I have seen many female blood donors here as well. I just think I should give it a try when I am ready for it.

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@nanachinese (121)

• China

26 Apr 16

You are so thin,I think you are a beartiful mummy.I donate blood when I was a student in academy.But I think it is the last donating blood,because I was going to faint on the process.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

Being thin doesn't mean I am beautiful.

I am not really healthy and fit actually, and need to exercise more to put on weight. I think we need to take good care of ourselves before going for blood donation. I have seen some people feeling dizzy after donating blood.

@nanachinese (121)

• China

9 May 16

@kaka135 I am in a sub-health status too.I need to take more exercise.

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

24 Apr 16

Been meaning to donate blood but somehow, I never gotten around to do it. Hopefully, this year will be the year.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

Good! Hope you'll be able find the blood donation campaign near your area soon.

@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

24 Apr 16

just once for a family member.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

6 May 16

Good that you can donate blood to your family member.

@Letranknight2015 (51964)

• Philippines

25 Apr 16

yes, back in my college days, my parents were frustrated about me donating my blood. but in the end, all is well and somehow my blood had been refreshed with new ones anyway.

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@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

30 Apr 16

Sorry, but I really do not understand why your parents were frustrated about that? It's not harmful to us at all, but good for us too, isn't it?

@rina110383 (24492)

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24 Apr 16

No, I haven't tried donating blood in the past.

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