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By *lynJMan 8 weeks ago
Morden |
"I used to. I'm not allowed to at the moment because I've had a blood transfusion during an operation.
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PS. I commend anyone who can give blood to do so.
At the start of October I had an emergency op that required a transfusion. Without the generosity of donors that, possibly, couldn't have happened.
Without a transfusion, I might not still be here. |
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I used to take the piss out of my parents, who were hit with a lifetime ban because they lived in the UK for more than six months in the 80s.
First time I tried to give blood in the UK, I got slapped with a lifetime ban (because of a disability) 🤣 |
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"I used to. I'm not allowed to at the moment because I've had a blood transfusion during an operation.
PS. I commend anyone who can give blood to do so.
At the start of October I had an emergency op that required a transfusion. Without the generosity of donors that, possibly, couldn't have happened.
Without a transfusion, I might not still be here."
I donated at the end of September.
You might have got my blood.
Hope you're feeling well now. |
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By *rAitchMan 8 weeks ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
Three months after receiving my Gold Award for making 50 donations, I had a bit of a medical episode which led to me having to receive four units of blood, so sadly am now unable to donate. That was almost 7 years ago, and if I could keep donating, I would have made 70 donations by now. |
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By *lynJMan 8 weeks ago
Morden |
"I used to. I'm not allowed to at the moment because I've had a blood transfusion during an operation.
PS. I commend anyone who can give blood to do so.
At the start of October I had an emergency op that required a transfusion. Without the generosity of donors that, possibly, couldn't have happened.
Without a transfusion, I might not still be here.
I donated at the end of September.
You might have got my blood.
Hope you're feeling well now."
It's possible I got some of your blood.
I'm feeling a lot better than I was thanks. Getting there slowly. 😃 |
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I used to live in the USA and wasn't allowed to donate blood because I had lived in the UK and the were scared of BSE. Now I'm not allowed to donate because of a couple of chronic conditions. And my blood type is the universal donor so is in much demand. |
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"I used to take the piss out of my parents, who were hit with a lifetime ban because they lived in the UK for more than six months in the 80s.
First time I tried to give blood in the UK, I got slapped with a lifetime ban (because of a disability) 🤣"
If it's the thing I'm thinking of, it's no longer a definite no, you just have to be on stable treatment blah blah |
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"I used to take the piss out of my parents, who were hit with a lifetime ban because they lived in the UK for more than six months in the 80s.
First time I tried to give blood in the UK, I got slapped with a lifetime ban (because of a disability) 🤣
If it's the thing I'm thinking of, it's no longer a definite no, you just have to be on stable treatment blah blah "
I'll ask. I'd like to be able to give blood again |
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By *lakeyMan 8 weeks ago
north west |
I’ve donated 20 odd times maybe about 28 but in 2019 I developed a DVT and now the rules say i can’t give blood anymore due to a gene that I have what’s pissed me off more is that they banned me of the website the 20 odd x I donated were from all over the country as soon as it was available I just donated no matter where I was in the country and now I can’t see that anymore. |
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"I used to. I'm not allowed to at the moment because I've had a blood transfusion during an operation.
PS. I commend anyone who can give blood to do so.
At the start of October I had an emergency op that required a transfusion. Without the generosity of donors that, possibly, couldn't have happened.
Without a transfusion, I might not still be here.
I donated at the end of September.
You might have got my blood.
Hope you're feeling well now.
It's possible I got some of your blood.
I'm feeling a lot better than I was thanks. Getting there slowly. 😃"
That's good to hear. I like receiving the text telling me where my blood went. |
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By *lynJMan 8 weeks ago
Morden |
"I used to. I'm not allowed to at the moment because I've had a blood transfusion during an operation.
PS. I commend anyone who can give blood to do so.
At the start of October I had an emergency op that required a transfusion. Without the generosity of donors that, possibly, couldn't have happened.
Without a transfusion, I might not still be here.
I donated at the end of September.
You might have got my blood.
Hope you're feeling well now.
It's possible I got some of your blood.
I'm feeling a lot better than I was thanks. Getting there slowly. 😃
That's good to hear. I like receiving the text telling me where my blood went."
I liked that bit too. |
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"Do you?
Have you?
I donate when i keep my iron levels high enough.
They won't let me 
I'm O neg too.
That's a shame. There's not so many of us O neg people around."
My teeny tiny heart thingy is a straight no, unfortunately. |
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I did it for the first time recently. I had to sit around for ages to see the Sister because I’ve been to Afghanistan but it just meant they have to test my blood for malaria - even though it was ages ago.
I just made the amount in the maximum time! My blood flows slowly it seems 🤷🏼♀️
I’ve booked again for February.
L |
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By *assy69Man 8 weeks ago
West Sussex and Wales |
"Do you?
Have you?
I donate when i keep my iron levels high enough. "
yes, when I can. I tell folk that, like Tony Hancock, I need to make sure they have some if I need it  but, in all seriousness, i think it is important to donate |
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By *hybeamMan 8 weeks ago
Whyteleafe |
Absolutely I donate, it’s a chance to do something small which can save a life and then when I die, they can take whatever they want if it helps somebody to live or live a better life.
Not religious at all, but just in case there is a god or an afterlife, I figure that I’ll get the bits I need back then in return for the good deed |
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I find it strange that if you are gay and had sex in the past 6 months you can’t donate
If you are straight and had sex in the past 6 months it’s fine
How does that work?
HIV and STI doesn’t discriminate who you are and 53% of people with HIV are female
I gave up donating a few years ago because of this |
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"I find it strange that if you are gay and had sex in the past 6 months you can’t donate
If you are straight and had sex in the past 6 months it’s fine
How does that work?
HIV and STI doesn’t discriminate who you are and 53% of people with HIV are female
I gave up donating a few years ago because of this"
Anal sex. I think they ask if you've had unprotected anal sex in the last 3 months. I'm not sure but I think it's to protect blood recipients from contracting deadly diseases from donated blood. |
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By *eri24Woman 8 weeks ago
Bridgend |
"I find it strange that if you are gay and had sex in the past 6 months you can’t donate
If you are straight and had sex in the past 6 months it’s fine
How does that work?
HIV and STI doesn’t discriminate who you are and 53% of people with HIV are female
I gave up donating a few years ago because of this
Anal sex. I think they ask if you've had unprotected anal sex in the last 3 months. I'm not sure but I think it's to protect blood recipients from contracting deadly diseases from donated blood. "
It's any anal sex protected/unprotected in the last 3 months with a new partner
An established partner of over 3 months is ok
Anal is considered higher risk and it can take 3 months for any infection markers to show in the blood |
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"I find it strange that if you are gay and had sex in the past 6 months you can’t donate
If you are straight and had sex in the past 6 months it’s fine
How does that work?
HIV and STI doesn’t discriminate who you are and 53% of people with HIV are female
I gave up donating a few years ago because of this
Anal sex. I think they ask if you've had unprotected anal sex in the last 3 months. I'm not sure but I think it's to protect blood recipients from contracting deadly diseases from donated blood.
It's any anal sex protected/unprotected in the last 3 months with a new partner
An established partner of over 3 months is ok
Anal is considered higher risk and it can take 3 months for any infection markers to show in the blood "
There's so many questions I forget what's on the form. It does influence who I meet and what I do, as I like to donate as soon as I'm able to.
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By *essTTWoman 8 weeks ago
Birmingham |
"I find it strange that if you are gay and had sex in the past 6 months you can’t donate
If you are straight and had sex in the past 6 months it’s fine
How does that work?
HIV and STI doesn’t discriminate who you are and 53% of people with HIV are female
I gave up donating a few years ago because of this"
I've always said this.
If I'm ever in the position where I need a transfusion I wouldn't care where it came from as long as it is disease free |
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"I find it strange that if you are gay and had sex in the past 6 months you can’t donate
If you are straight and had sex in the past 6 months it’s fine
How does that work?
HIV and STI doesn’t discriminate who you are and 53% of people with HIV are female
I gave up donating a few years ago because of this"
Not true, there's been rule changes and not everyone is up to date with them all.
From the nhs blood and transplant website
"Gay and bisexual men are not automatically prevented from giving blood.
Men who have sex with men and who have had the same partner for 3 months or more and meet our other eligibility criteria are able to give blood.
Anyone who has had anal sex with a new partner or multiple partners in the last three months, regardless of their gender or their partner’s gender, must wait 3 months before donating." |
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By *eri24Woman 8 weeks ago
Bridgend |
"Got my 20 pint badge, but I'm too old now
I thought you could donate upto 70yo provided you started before 65."
You can keep going after 70 as long as you donate regularly and don't leave it over 2 yrs |
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"Got my 20 pint badge, but I'm too old now
I thought you could donate upto 70yo provided you started before 65.
You can keep going after 70 as long as you donate regularly and don't leave it over 2 yrs"
That's the problem, had a gap of 10 years! X |
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By *eri24Woman 8 weeks ago
Bridgend |
"Got my 20 pint badge, but I'm too old now
I thought you could donate upto 70yo provided you started before 65.
You can keep going after 70 as long as you donate regularly and don't leave it over 2 yrs
That's the problem, had a gap of 10 years! X"
But you're not 70 yet
Only after 70 you shouldn't lapse
At 67 you're still eligible |
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By *lynJMan 8 weeks ago
Morden |
"Haven't for a long time, then decided to start again this year. After a few false starts I should be donating next month.
Do they still give you biscuits after?  "
Yes.
If you're doing platelets, you get biscuits during the donation |
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I have in the past, a few times. However my problem is (and know its not a great excuse) convenience. When I used to give blood was in the Forces. They'd just come to camp. I would just pop out of work for an hour and take a short walk over. Nice and easy when it's just there and super convenient. However I'm busy these days and I'd have to go out my way to give blood. So it's the lack of convince which stops me now. Which I know is poor that I don't go out of my way to do it considering how important it is but that's how it is for me. Put it on my doorstep again and I'd happy give blood.
Mr |
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I used to donate on a fairly regular basis when I would remember to go.
I last attempted to a few months back before starting my sleeve in earnest, but I won't be going for a while until it's all done and dusted.
I want to give though because I know it's a good thing, but mainly because it makes me feel better about myself. Selfish I know, but thems the breaks. |
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By *eri24Woman 8 weeks ago
Bridgend |
"Mr here I use ti give it but as i am on blood pressure tablets I am no longer allowed to give blood "
If you've been on the same dose for a while, you're well on the meds and your blood pressure is under control, it shouldn't stop you |
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By *eri24Woman 8 weeks ago
Bridgend |
"Are gay and bi men allowed to give blood now. At one time they wernt."
Not if you're having anal sex with a new or multiple partners
If you're with an established partner of 3 months or more you should be accepted
Provided other things don't rule you out |
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By *dc1Man 8 weeks ago
essex and all over the south |
"Are gay and bi men allowed to give blood now. At one time they wernt.
Not if you're having anal sex with a new or multiple partners
If you're with an established partner of 3 months or more you should be accepted
Provided other things don't rule you out "
Thats good thankyou. Ive never had anal sex with a man but have oral and always thought that stopped me from giving blood. |
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I've been giving blood/platelets for a while but have been advised I can no longer which is gutting really as wasn't far off 100 donations, my wife gives blood and when we had dogs my dogs did too. It's the perfect way of helping people (and other dogs of cause) I believe. |
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"I've been giving blood/platelets for a while but have been advised I can no longer which is gutting really as wasn't far off 100 donations, my wife gives blood and when we had dogs my dogs did too. It's the perfect way of helping people (and other dogs of cause) I believe. "
I had no idea that dogs could donate, fascinating! |
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"I've been giving blood/platelets for a while but have been advised I can no longer which is gutting really as wasn't far off 100 donations, my wife gives blood and when we had dogs my dogs did too. It's the perfect way of helping people (and other dogs of cause) I believe.
I had no idea that dogs could donate, fascinating! "
your vets will have details, as dogs need blood too some times they have to be bigger dogs I can't remember the weight ours had to be over to donate |
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