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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AirBusDriver 23

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

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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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ashpash207 8

Well shit, I'm giving blood tomorrow for the first time and now it have made me incredibly nervous!!!!

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angelsaredicks 16

Don't be! Make sure you're very well hydrated, And don't eat within two hours. Eat very well before that, though!

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ChadHelton 8

you'll be fine. No matter how it comes out, be proud of yourself. I ******* HATE needles and I go every two weeks and donate platelets. I'm scared as hell, the kid with cancer on the other end of that needle is more scared. you can do it!

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ashpash207 8

Update: it went well! I almost fainted afterwards and got quite disoriented, but after a few minutes, and a few brownies ;), I was feeling much better! Thanks for the encouraging words!

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Denise1988 13

This is precisely why I don't donate. I used to faint at every blood draw, 12 vials is my limit before puking and/or fainting.

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Lalala579121 27

But they only said all week. That means they see worse every other week so don't feel bad.

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Seabass_Chan 33

Fainting or not, you still have blood, therefore you still helped. Medical-related fears and anxieties are not uncommon, so don't let what other people might say get to you. It's perfectly normal to not enjoy getting stabbed with sharp, pointy things.

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worldclassrager 39

The first time is a little funny...but gets better over time...unless with that you might be done I would be

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sammiixoxo 12

I black out while I was on the chair donating but I think it's worth it if we can help someone who needs it badly. Pops to you, OP.

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skyttlz 32

Last I heard the weight limit is about 117 pounds. And I don't know if this is true everywhere but in my town there are blood drives every few months at the medical facilities and schools (high school and community college)

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PharmacyJoe 13

I know your experience sucked this time, but please don't stop giving. If you're Type O- your blood is more precious than gold to anyone who ever needs an immediate blood transfusion without knowing their blood type. You are a literal lifesaver; please don't let this discourage you. You've actually inspired me to give again. :) Next time, avoid caffeine for 24hrs before donating and be sure to drink plenty of water. It helps a ton! :)

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ChadHelton 8

try again if you can. first time is ALWAYS the worst. if you can't, don't feel bad. you wanted to, you tried, that's what counts.

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zainman13 26

When I gave blood for the first time i passed out too, and the person whom I gave blood to died. Nows thats a FML

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