Health: Today, I gave blood for the first time, since I'm a universal...

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 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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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By needlessly hungry - 10/03/2019 20:00

Today, when I tried to give blood, I was turned down before I even made it through the information packet. Why? Because I had thought I was supposed to fast for 24 hours beforehand. FML

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AirBusDriver 23

Saturday 12 September 2015 1:16

While your experience was unpleasant your gift of life is admirable. Thank you OP

tabbycat2007 22

Saturday 12 September 2015 1:19

Unfortunately it happens, OP. I passed out the first time I have blood. Next time, try sipping some juice or water while you're donating. That normally helps me!

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ashpash207 8

Sunday 13 September 2015 1:14

The weight limit is 125 If you are a female doing it for the first time, otherwise it is 117!

Keiraquarium 12

Monday 14 September 2015 0:32

This is why I feel like I can't give blood. I would just pass out every single time :( I think I'm too light to do it anyway

guttedbrit 26

Monday 14 September 2015 0:43

you can't help the way your body reacts, OP. (unfortunately). However, you are helping others. And we love you for it!

Ninjerman 7

Wednesday 16 September 2015 6:56

I'm kinda jealous. I wish I was a universal donor.

kainpwnsu 19

Monday 21 September 2015 7:15

That's ok. Be sure to eat a good breakfast, and have a healthy lunch about 30 minutes before donating. Drink plenty of water all day, and during your donation session. If you start feeling shocky, ask for a cold pack to put on. They help a lot.

fryebaby623 14

Wednesday 11 November 2015 22:09

I totally get it, the first time I donated I had the same issue. Problem was, I fell out of the chair, slammed so hard onto the floor I gave myself an egg sized lump on my forehead. This happened with such momentum, it caused my body to flip over and give me a 2nd bump on the back of my skull too. Concussion anyone. Later, I found out this is called a vasovagal response. No good deed goes unpunished.

becca9985 34

Friday 30 December 2016 0:55

It could have been worse. They could have told you that you were worst they'd seen all year. Good for you, being a blood donor! I'm too terrified of needles to ever do it.