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)
hman1025 17
Puck is life.
ircs56 10
atleast you could put some ice on it!lol
BoxFullOfLazy 25
I schedule my blood donations for the end of the day, around 530pm. Throughout the day I drink at least 4 20oz bottles of water. Right after giving blood I chug another bottle of water, then take a juice for the road. Never had a problem with exerting myself or fainting afterward. Give it a shot; it could work for you too.
bigsisterdev 6
Literally me!!!!
alex49202 11
I doubt that was "literally" you.
rebel33 10
been there, did that OP. except I puked on the ice too.
22munk26 13
Why would you go to hockey practice right after donating blood
rolo_311 10
That sucks. I play hockey too!
kitsune309 15
Fun fact: that's not a nurse, that's a phlebotomist! They're trained in blood draws, and many of them are medical technologists, or have no other certifications than phlebotomy. Only a few are Registered Nurses. :)
rinnybell210 16
Dude, everyone knows that you can't do stuff after you donate. Come on, son.
CaroLouWho 10
The first time I gave blood, I went dog walking at my local animal shelter the next day. It was July and pretty hot. I didn't pass out, but I felt queasy and had to stop. My mother scolded at me for it because she didn't want the volunteers to think I was a quitter or some shit. Because apparently puking would have been better, I suppose.