Comments on: Giving Blood: What to Expect & 5 Benefits of Donating

By: Taylor Hansen

Taylor Hansen — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:51:07 +0000

I found it interesting when you said that the first needle is testing the iron levels to see if the person is a good candidate. The kids in our local youth group are doing a blood drive next week and I want to make sure they know what goes into it and how they can be prepared. I’ll be sure to share this information with the group and try to encourage more of the kids to donate.

By: Annette White

Annette White — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 23:07:03 +0000

In reply to Heidi. Kudos to you for actually pushing through your fear and going back to donate again! And it's fantastic to hear that it went better for you :)

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:30:38 +0000

Yesterday I went again for the 3rd time but with decades of gaps except the 2nd was about 2.5yrs ago. That one had me almost fainting in that lounger and they had the sniffing salts at hand thank goodness,its an awful feeling when you feel you’re about to pass out. I somehow think that anxiety and the anticipation makes it worse but I made it ! So since the previous 2 faintings I feared it and for long didnt go, but also because I had high bp issues, an angiogram and stent , a few operations, various meds and I just felt not stable enough or more the thought that my blood wasnt well enough. But I was proud yesterday after this donation and I now feel I have conquered that fear. Hehehe… I wiggled my toes non stop.

By: Jade

Jade — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 02:09:30 +0000

I have to admit, I have always to donate blood but I have a fear of needles! I wish I can conquer this fear because I really wanted to help donate and maybe save a life through that.

By: Annette White

Annette White — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:23:57 +0000

In reply to Kevin S. Wow! That's interesting and thank you for your service :)

By: Kevin S

Kevin S — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:44:06 +0000

Currently, I can’t donate blood, due to active duty military service in Europe. At one time, cattle with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_spongiform_encephalopathy aka mad cow disease were destroyed and then fed to other animals. This was commonly done in the UK. The assumption is that the DoD purchased European beef and service members ate ‘tainted’ meat.

By: Annette White

Annette White — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:28:21 +0000

In reply to Irene. Completely agree!

By: Irene

Irene — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:42:36 +0000

The finger stick definitely hurts worse. Still no biggie, compared to how my blood helps others :)

By: Annette White

Annette White — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:55:45 +0000

In reply to Kerry. I want the "Butterfly" needle every time!

By: Kerry

Kerry — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:52:06 +0000

I probably get off easy for two reasons: Number 1. I have the “medical exemption” excuse and Number 2. When I have given blood for my own need I am visually impaired and unable to see the needle going in (many people’s biggest fear about the whole experience). I have been told, when getting my first needles as a child, that they were going to use a “Butterfly” needle and this was supposed to make me feel better…the more dainty of the needle choices. Thank you to all who give blood to save lives. People like my brother and myself owe you big time.