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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today, I wanted to donate blood for the first time ever at the The 38th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive. Unfortunately, someone with my exact name & birthdate was already in the system and 30 minutes were spent trying to correct the problem. Eventually, I got frustrated and left. No good deed goes unpunished. FML
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AirBusDriver 23
While your experience was unpleasant your gift of life is admirable. Thank you OP
tabbycat2007 22
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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AirBusDriver 23
While your experience was unpleasant your gift of life is admirable. Thank you OP
HoboRain 16
I agree. You say you didn't help, but your blood will absolutly make a difference for someone.
tabbycat2007 22
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!
jimmer23 21
I think this is a good example of "the thought that counts."
zeffra13 31
They did actually donate though. They said they got sick afterward.
brownapple 22
#30 That's the point.
epeeftw 16
Usually "it's the thought that counts" implies that the gift failed but was given from the right place. #30 was saying that the gift didn't fail at all so it's more than just the thought that counts.
MassiDelta 28
No good deed goes unpunished
dezman2000 21
"Worst they had seen all week" That's also what my ex girlfriend told me ;-;
BlackHawkSavior 28
Still with it, you saved lives! Thanks OP!
Bricktothehead 21
I gave blood just before soccer practice once... Yeah, that didn't end well. You're not alone, OP.
Mr_Mole 24
They are supposed to tell you not to do any exercise after donating.
sullysair123 19
No good deed goes unpunished.
GhostFox 33
Sounds like your blood pressure or sugar majorly dropped... They should have monitored both though, so it sounds like you aren't exactly at fault. Next time ask them if they can check them before you donate, if you choose to again.
beeferjay 34
maybe you're a vampire and you need to drink blood instead of give it