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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I tried donating blood for the first time because my company was hosting a blood drive. Right after telling everyone I wasn't afraid of needles, I fainted before they could even use one. I woke up surrounded by phlebotomists offering me juice while my coworkers whooped like I'd just scored a goal. FML
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 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
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 had my first game ever as an ice hockey goalie. Our team didn't have a goalie helmet, so they gave me a regular one which didn't cover me completely. I was worried about it and told my coach, but he said I would be fine. I then took a puck to the throat that sent me to hospital. 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 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 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 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
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nreed32 20
What did you expect? When you donate blood your body needs time to replenish it and you will be dehydrated until then.
Nomaddict 14
At least you did something good first. Way to go OP. On a side note Hockey is life.
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Comments (49)
ccameron12 21
That sucks OP I've had my blood drawn before and it's not fun hope u feel better soon
cheeeksss 29
OP's blood being drawn sucks? How? By possibly saving another's life?
w0nderwh4t 14
#18 hes saying it sucks for passing out on the ice
Oyas12 14
IV's suck the life out of you. Pun intended, but the pinch, removal, and aftermath hurts and feels weird.
jmaster888 11
I'm sorry, OP. I hope you feel better soon!
Nomaddict 14
At least you did something good first. Way to go OP. On a side note Hockey is life.
youdontcontrolme 17
You my friend are awesome
lilbird187 9
I have to agree with you bro. Hockey is life and doesn't rest. Way to go OP! Haha
colton_colton 50
Atleast you remember now
FyeahPoet 19
that is just cold man
cprad11 12
Nice try.
lexred 30
It's a good gesture though and by the way, You should've remembered about the nurse's advice....its almost impossible to forget these vital Info's
Vagitarian4life 14
Vampires. You can never trust them.
lexred 30
I don't understand what you exactly mean to say but.... its very rude of you, if you compared blood donation to vampires.
Oh_bother44 11
#10, I regularly donate blood but whenever I see the Red Cross phone number on my caller ID I always say "oh look, it's the vampires again" mostly because if it's been longer between donations I start getting DAILY phone calls. It's just a joke.
militarybrat 21
10, my phlebotomist regularly refers to himself as a vampire. Its a huge joke in their circle.
nreed32 20
What did you expect? When you donate blood your body needs time to replenish it and you will be dehydrated until then.
hockey_kid23 18
Way to donate op! But ya it's never a good idea to do something strenuous until you know how the donation will affect you. Rest up and get back out on the ice! Hope this incident doesn't hold you back from future blood donations.
diagnosed 15
nice...........faint......man the next time try not using yourself as a human hockey puck. it is not advised
jocamo 24
might of worked better if you used the right feint
False_Stupidity 42
She used faint rather than feint because OP passed out. It's a pun.