Thread to bump when you give blood

The Sandbox General
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No. I had a newbie who struggled.

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I have the best veins

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Double red

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Me too! Got done about a half hour ago!

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Today for me!

My bloodletter today told me there is a bag shortage, so they have to use a different kind of bag. I was verrrrrry nervous when she was asking basic questions about how the bags work, thought I might have a first-timer.

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she was asking you questions about the bag?

and I just realized that you didnā€™t receive a letter asking for blood and telling you about the bags

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Hah, fortunately no, she was asking the supervisor.

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It looks like they are at least looking to change the guidelines for gay men who are not living a free and easy life style

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Is there still a prohibition for former IV drug users, even if itā€™s been 40 years or so since last use? Asking for a friendā€¦

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I think itā€™s within the last year now, at least in the US. It might even be less than a year, but itā€™s not a question Iā€™ve given much thought.

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Donated blood before lunch today. Red Cross was set up downstairs from my office so it was convenient. In and out in about 30 minutes. I still have some fast-pumping veins!

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Just got back from a double red donation! :drop_of_blood: :drop_of_blood:

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