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By ktm1313 - 26/01/2016 21:38 - United States - Cleveland

Today, I donated blood for the first time. It wasn't until I passed out on the ice during hockey practice that I remembered the nurse warning me not to do any type of exercise. FML

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By bridalqueen - 24/03/2009 12:43 - United States

Today, as a veteran blood donor, I made a friend who was donating for the first time- I told her not to be scared and that I've been doing it for six years and that it was a great way to help people. While at the snack area afterwards, I passed out, started convulsing and went into shock. FML

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By angelsaredicks - 11/09/2015 13:55 - United States - Morgantown

Today, I gave blood for the first time, since I'm a universal donor. After it was done, I passed out, woke up, puked, and passed out again. The kind nurses told me I was the worst case they had seen all week. So much for doing something to help others. FML

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By passedout - 14/07/2017 05:00

Today, I got my blood drawn for a donation and they didn't warn me that I was borderline anemic. I passed out in the middle of Walgreens and woke up to people just standing there, staring. FML

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What the puck?

By Anonymous - 04/04/2013 14:29 - United States - Portsmouth

Today, I had my first game ever as an ice hockey goalie. Our team didn't have a goalie helmet, so they gave me a regular one which didn't cover me completely. I was worried about it and told my coach, but he said I would be fine. I then took a puck to the throat that sent me to hospital. FML

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By blinkanimgone - 01/09/2010 11:08 - Australia

Today, I went to the blood bank to donate plasma. All went well until the machine went to return my red blood cells. It turns out the nurse sliced my vein and the blood built up in my tissues. I now have a massive swollen arm and bruising, and look like a junkie. FML

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Panic attack

By Anonymous - 06/05/2009 00:22 - United States

Today, I went to donate blood for the first time. When they stuck the needle in my arm, I had a panic attack and begged that they take it out. The woman helping me told me she'd take it out in a moment and left. It was then that the Red Cross stole a pint of my blood while I had a panic attack. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/04/2012 16:24 - United States - San Juan Capistrano

Today, I went to a blood drive. The nurse taking my blood mentioned that she'd been called in on her day off, and she swore she wasn't drunk. I didn't know what to do, so I just smiled and blinked back tears as she savaged the vein in my arm. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/05/2009 04:19 - United States

Today, I decided to give blood for the second time. I felt excrutiating pain when she stuck the needle in my arm. Another nurse came running over in a panic. Apparently my inexperienced nurse had put it in my tendon instead of my vein. FML

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Lightweight

By Anonymous - 13/04/2023 06:00

Today, I went to the doctor for a routine check-up. When the nurse took my blood pressure, I passed out, and fell off the table. FML

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By lsta - 04/05/2009 04:40 - United States

Today, I donated blood for the first time, and all the nurses kept complimenting on how good my veins were. That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me in the past 2 months. FML

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Wednesday 27 January 2016 7:54

What did you expect? When you donate blood your body needs time to replenish it and you will be dehydrated until then.

Nomaddict 14

Wednesday 27 January 2016 7:50

At least you did something good first. Way to go OP. On a side note Hockey is life.

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hman1025 17

Wednesday 27 January 2016 15:53

Puck is life.

ircs56 10

Wednesday 27 January 2016 17:39

atleast you could put some ice on it!lol

BoxFullOfLazy 25

Wednesday 27 January 2016 19:36

I schedule my blood donations for the end of the day, around 530pm. Throughout the day I drink at least 4 20oz bottles of water. Right after giving blood I chug another bottle of water, then take a juice for the road. Never had a problem with exerting myself or fainting afterward. Give it a shot; it could work for you too.

bigsisterdev 6

Wednesday 27 January 2016 20:11

Literally me!!!!

alex49202 11

Friday 29 January 2016 3:54

I doubt that was "literally" you.

rebel33 10

Wednesday 27 January 2016 21:18

been there, did that OP. except I puked on the ice too.

22munk26 13

Thursday 28 January 2016 5:27

Why would you go to hockey practice right after donating blood

rolo_311 10

Thursday 28 January 2016 6:42

That sucks. I play hockey too!

kitsune309 15

Saturday 30 January 2016 7:25

Fun fact: that's not a nurse, that's a phlebotomist! They're trained in blood draws, and many of them are medical technologists, or have no other certifications than phlebotomy. Only a few are Registered Nurses. :)

rinnybell210 16

Sunday 31 January 2016 5:00

Dude, everyone knows that you can't do stuff after you donate. Come on, son.

CaroLouWho 10

Thursday 25 February 2016 18:01

The first time I gave blood, I went dog walking at my local animal shelter the next day. It was July and pretty hot. I didn't pass out, but I felt queasy and had to stop. My mother scolded at me for it because she didn't want the volunteers to think I was a quitter or some shit. Because apparently puking would have been better, I suppose.