Gettin’ my blood ready

[Pullstart 62,905]

I donate blood as regular as possible.  I’ve got a rare RO attribute to my A+ (I think) blood type, that makes my red blood cells very useful for special needs in the hospitals.  
 

Today at 1, I’ll be getting stuck and hooked on to the double red machine.  It takes blood, then pumps me with saline, then takes more blood, usually about three draws.  The saline being room temp drops my body core temp pretty much every time.  It’s a weird feeling, but I’d rather be on that end of a needle than the receiving end any day!

 

So.  Lately I’ve been on a chicken and waffles kick.  I never figured I’d like it, but I do!  I’ve been talking about making some spicy pancakes for a couple years and this last weekend, Rylee did that for me.  Some hot sauce in the batter, then crushed red pepper on top, with some maple syrup to bring on the sweet.  Well, yesterday I smoked some chicken breasts and they were amazing.  So, spicy pancakes and smoked chicken is the closest I can get today to chicken and waffles!  
 

If you need me, I’ll be over here making some mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm sounds for the next few moments!

[johnnymag3 2,520]

I sure hope there is more than that for you to eat !!!!      

 

John

[Pullstart 62,905]

2 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said:

I sure hope there is more than that for you to eat !!!!      

 

John

I had an egg this morning and will have another before I go.  Maybe more chicken too.  Baaaaawk!

[ri702bill 8,327]

A bunch of us used to give regularly at work - Boston Childrens Hospital used to show up with the Bloodmobile 4 times a year - until Corporate got a tad money hunger and closed our facility, sending everything off to the 4 corners of the globe into Cheap-o-nesia. Their program was called "Half Pints for Half Pints" - great folks there....

[formariz 11,987]

Thinking of others and their needs and giving a part of oneself is a indeed an indication of one’s character quality. We all not only benefit from such noble acts but also benefit from personally knowing such people. Thank you Kevin. 

[pacer 3,173]

You're a good man Charlie Brown!! 10 ... no 15 attaboys.

 

I, unfortunately cant donate. My dad was dying from leukemia and needed blood every couple days and I couldnt even give! I have high blood pressure and the - several - meds I take (mostly the blood thinner) prevents me from donating, BAH! 

[lynnmor 7,307]

Years ago I worked at a place that participated in a blood donation program.  A few of us toolmakers would drive to the donation place, then make a pit stop on the way back for a cold one, talk about a cheap drunk! 

[squonk 41,145]

We had blood drives at the hospital all the time. They would set up in the conference room and hall outside of the cafeteria. Through the fire door was another hall and the boiler room. Imagine the chaos that ensued one day in the middle of their drive when a hand hole cover blew out on a 100HP Cleaver Brooks boiler with 65 psi of steam! 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,596]

[Ed Kennell 38,206]

Bravo Kev.           I visited our "Bloodmobile" at work for around 40 years until the heart meds disqualified me.

Mrs.K has the universal type "O".      So she is donating on a regular basis.

[Pullstart 62,905]

 

[wallfish 17,011]

Way to go Kevin! Thanks for the reminder to go give blood again too. Sad to say it's been a while. They used to have a frequent blood drive down the road but they stopped for some reason.

Not sure if it's a proven medical fact or not but I used to feel better health wise after regular oil changes when we used to donate more often. I think it's good for the body to make and have new blood. Maybe it was just psychological but either way it doesn't matter.

[roadapples 6,983]

Thanks for giving Kev. After having AML no one wants mine, but I appreciate all the blood and platelets I received the last few years. Believe me it was a lot. Just got home from Hershey Medical Center for my monthly port flush and blood test. Things still looking good......

[Pullstart 62,905]

1 minute ago, roadapples said:

Thanks for giving Kev. After having AML no one wants mine, but I appreciate all the blood and platelets I received the last few years. Believe me it was a lot. Just got home from Hershey Medical Center for my monthly port flush and blood test. Things still looking good......

Mr. Jay, I’m honored to do a little sitting around for the day and eating cookies, salty snacks and drinking some OJ knowing it could help someone like you!  

[Pullstart 62,905]

29 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Way to go Kevin! Thanks for the reminder to go give blood again too. Sad to say it's been a while. They used to have a frequent blood drive down the road but they stopped for some reason.

Not sure if it's a proven medical fact or not but I used to feel better health wise after regular oil changes when we used to donate more often. I think it's good for the body to make and have new blood. Maybe it was just psychological but either way it doesn't matter.

The main reason I talk about it, to try to remind a few others to go give too 

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

It’s always good to help support a cause 

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

To help support a good cause I mean 

[Ed Kennell 38,206]

27 minutes ago, roadapples said:

Things still looking good......

 

        Great news Jay.

[davem1111 2,030]

19 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

The main reason I talk about it, to try to remind a few others to go give too 

 

Good on ya, Matey! 

 

I usually go about twice a year, but I also have to watch the blood pressure. 

 

If my wife saw me eating something like that in the first post, I'd be on salads for a year.  (exaggerating, but just a bit...) 

 

Type O+, so the Red Cross sends me a lot of email reminders.  I have big protruding veins which makes it easier, and one reason why I give. I have a lot of respect for those who donate who have veins they have to dig for. 

I'm due to give soon but don't want to do it right before vacation or during prime dehydration season.  Will soon.

 

Compassion for those who can't give, and especially for those who need it - I'm sure the latter need it more than I do right now. 

 

[Ed Kennell 38,206]

55 minutes ago, wallfish said:

I used to feel better health wise after regular oil changes

 

Used to be able to get a trim and an oil change at the barber shop.    Look good and feel good for $.50.

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,596]

41 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

 

Used to be able to get a trim and an oil change at the barber shop.    Look good and feel good for $.50.

 

 

[WHX?? 48,828]

9 hours ago, Pullstart said:

few others to go give too 

I went to donate once... they told me I had too little blood in my alcohol system and referred me to Jim Beam.... 

[Stormin 9,981]

 

There used to be a blood donors outfit set up in the carpark at a town near me. I'd call in after work. They've not been there for a long time and I've not heard anything as to where you can donate since.

Edited July 13, 2022 by Stormin

[Handy Don 12,233]

23 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I donate blood as regular as possible.

Thanks for the generosity and diligence.

 

My spouse has chaired our community blood program for around 30 years. Originally two drives per year, but due to increased demand they are up to six per year. I was a welcomed donor with plain O+ (without antigens, apparently) from college through until a few years ago when they started asking if you'd been in the UK for more than six weeks in the early 80's (I had, for work). Mad Cow disease, you see. I'm now barred from donating.

 

I often wonder what the response would be from a patient needing blood to survive who was asked "Look, we have some blood but the donor may have been exposed to Mad Cow disease forty years ago and never showed any symptoms--do you want the blood or do you want to go without?"

[Pullstart 62,905]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

 

I often wonder what the response would be from a patient needing blood to survive who was asked "Look, we have some blood but the donor may have been exposed to Mad Cow disease forty years ago and never showed any symptoms--do you want the blood or do you want to go without?"

My SIL went through roughly 30 units of blood a few years back after hemorrhaging after childbirth.  That’s 3 people’s worth of total blood!  She used the platelet supply of two hospitals.  Similarly, I’m glad there are enough people willing to give what they have to make a difference!