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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colderthanyou
| 15
This is more like a thank heavens situation instead of an FML. They just wanna keep you safe!!
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davidfong
| 14
Why did you think you needed to fast for 24 hours if your going to give/donate blood?
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By
colderthanyou
| 15
This is more like a thank heavens situation instead of an FML. They just wanna keep you safe!!
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davidfong
| 14
Why did you think you needed to fast for 24 hours if your going to give/donate blood?
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max367
| 27
Probably because when you give blood samples at the doctors they ask you to fast for a certain amount of time. I have experience in donating blood but I guess if you’re a newbie I can kinda see the connection.
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1known
| 29
Not all blood samples. For some no need to fast.
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Sinshine
| 27
You don't even have to fast for 24 hours before having a big surgery. Why would you think you'd have to do that for just giving some blood?
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ViviMage
| 38
Are you trying to faint?? You want to eat a light meal before arriving. Fasting will just make you very queasy.
Also, the first time you donate can be tough. My sister and I tried to go into shock and turned bone white, and I threw up afterwards. But once you're used to it, it's no worse than a regular blood test.
I can't donate anymore because I'm chronically anemic and I can't handle a dip in blood calcium electrolytes from the plasma donations either.
Also, the first time you donate can be tough. My sister and I tried to go into shock and turned bone white, and I threw up afterwards. But once you're used to it, it's no worse than a regular blood test.
I can't donate anymore because I'm chronically anemic and I can't handle a dip in blood calcium electrolytes from the plasma donations either.
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tigergirl94
| 19
maybe that why I always got tired and really hot and pale donating plasma.
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RichardPencil
| 29
That’s bullshit. To do some tests, they ask you to fast to get the most accurate results. To donate blood, they only care if you’ve taken certain meds.
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depressered
| 4
just use google idiot
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Tyler Barker
| 9
have you never heard of Google?
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Cody Vertigo Bonthoux
| 15
I'm sorry are you mentally handicapped