What did you do?
@GardenGerty (169479)
United States
November 5, 2019 7:04am CST
When I got home from work I came in long enough to fix coffee in a travel mug, as well as drink some extra water. Then I was off to give blood. The extra fluids make the donation easier.
The paperwork and getting in to the system takes longer than the actual blood donation for me. I "bleed fast" and then clot quickly. I am pretty ideal. You mihgt say I "saved three lives" last night. That is how many people are helped from one donation.
Afterwards, again, they want you to have fluids and there is an optional meal as well. Traditionally it is a sloppy joe (seasoned loose meat on a bun). There are prepackaged snacks, and juice boxes as well. Some hosting sites have cake, this one did not.
After that, while I was in Marion, I went to visit Ann in her new house. The furnace is still not working and people will be in and out fixing it, so the cats are still with me. Ann and I had some "work related" visiting to do that needs to be done privately.
Then I came home, worked my sites a bit, and wrote for Textbroker. I stayed up too late, got up too early. The story of my life.
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
6 Nov 19
Sounds like you had a pretty good day. I could never give blood being that I'm on blood thinners and because of my heart problem. But glad that you were able too. Hope you have a great day!
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
That is right. Hubby can no longer give blood due to heart, stroke, cancer issues. I hope you stay well.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
6 Nov 19
glad ya can make that donation, hon. sure 'tis life savin' fer many. sadly i cannot donate. underweight 'n with'n auto-immune disease prevents such. i believe here yer lucky if'n ya get a glass 'f juice'n a stale cookie, so i've been told anyhow.
glad ya got to visit with ms. ann 'n i sure hope they get that furnace fixed quickly.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
There have been times and places where only water, juice and maybe a cookie were available, like when I did platelets. I do not think I have been underweight in about forty five years. I am sorry you have an auto immune disorder. Yes, Ann's furnace needs fixed as it is turning very cold here.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Nov 19
@GardenGerty i've 'lways either been underweight, too soon 'fter havin' cancer 'r now with the weight thingy'n autoimmune hiccup. frustrates me.
i'm wonderin' why they rented such with a broken furnace? 'f course i know she's kind'a pickled when't came to options. i sure hope her'n the young'un're doin' 'lright 'n stayin' safe.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
I am lucky I have only tested anemic once. Yes, your blood would be very valuable.
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@LadyDuck (502555)
• Italy
7 Nov 19
@GardenGerty I can give to everyone, I can only receive from my same group.
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Nov 19
That is awesome you gave blood! I stayed up to late also, story of my life too.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
The other half of my story is "I am hungry". The end.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
5 Nov 19
@GardenGerty
That is great that you saved three lives. I read that someone else is on Textbroker here too.
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
5 Nov 19
Oh I wish my veins were ideal. They often send me away because no one can get the rolling vein.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
Do they try both arms? My right arm is not a rolling vein, but it is strange. Only time I was ever hurt was the right arm. When I did platelets, which is apharesis where most of the blood constituents are returned I learned that my right vein looks good but then dips and it cannot handle a return.
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
7 Nov 19
@GardenGerty Several times. They finally took me into the operating room and gave me local and then after 30 minutes of that they got it in. It's not that I squirm. My Mom had the same issue and they finally put in a port.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
I have never seen a vegetarian meal, but the juices and some snacks would do for a quick blood sugar boost if needed. Sometimes I have seen fruit.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Nov 19
That was so good of you to donate blood. =)
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
I enjoy doing it and feel that it is good for my health as well.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
It is like a little pinch and then nothing. Just sit back a few minutes and rest. You have to be healthy and well to do it though.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
7 Nov 19
I feel good because it is one thing I can give, even when I am "poor". It costs me nothing but a little time.
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@JudyEv (382216)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Nov 19
@GardenGerty I used to think that too. It didn't cost anything yet for some, it is so valuable.
