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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
GamerG0DDESS 29
You're an idiot, OP. This is definitly a YDI.
Kuibe 18
Oh man, sorry OP. I've had more blood draws than I count count, so I can sympathize that whole, forgetting by to do physical activity thing.
thatsjustgreat1 16
what can ya say you're just living the gem life
lexred 30
How in the world is OP living a gem life?
PhoenixChick 26
So you were hardcore, but not quite hardcore enough. Keep it up, someday you'll be able to donate blood, play hockey, drop half a liter of vodka and fight a bear to relax afterwards.
ktm1313 17
I'll work on that :)
pete2274 12
YOLO my man YOLO. (You oughta look out)
jansdrs 19
I lost a brain cell while reading this.
SecundusSecunda 27
Thanks for donating, OP. Especially right now that an alert has been issued due to the severe weather on the east coast
saidoh_fml 26
Sorry that happened to you, and I hope you're okay and this wasn't a deterrent. In 56 days, when you become eligible again, make sure you schedule your donation on a day when you don't have practice.
ktm1313 17
Hi everyone OP here. I know I deserved it. I didn't realize how serious they were about not doing ANY exercise. After one rep of the first drill I was out. So I learned my lesson. Happy I donated and would do it again, but would probably stay off the ice next time :)
CLOTHESPlN 17
First time I donated blood I tried to go lift weights about 5 hours afterwards (I though 5 hours was fine), and somebody had to help me out of the gym cause I didn't make it up the stairs..
tantanpanda 26
I swam in a swim meet a day after donating blood. Stopping in the middle of a 500 was extremely embarrassing. Even after you recover your plasma the next day, the red blood cells takes a few weeks to return to normal numbers.
PuckYouToTheFace 24
I understand your urge to play outweighed the need to recover... But you guys need to operate healthy! Lol
Crf250R37 5
on a completely different note I assume you ride dirtbikes because "ktm" in your username. us dirt bike riders are tougher than that bro. jk I hope you're ok
ktm1313 17
Those are actually my initials hahaha