OUCH!

[nycmaniac]

So I thought it would be a cool idea to try my hand in donating plasma today.  I thought, "I have a few hours on my hands and it is better than going to the bank."  So I went.  Well turns out, today was not my day.  I don't know what to say other than what they said, "I think she infiltrated."  I poked the guy and said, "It hurts really bad."  Then

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[ieke85]

The first time I donated blood, I was fine. I sat in the waiting area for the required 15 minutes and drank some juice and ate some cookies, then I got up and felt normal the rest of the day. The second time I donated blood, I sat in the waiting room for 15 minutes, drank juice, ate cookies, then got up and walked about 50 ft before I felt dizzy enough that I fainted in the hallway to my room. I felt sick for a few days and I still can't exercise to the same extent that I used to without my heart rate going way above normal. Three of the last four times I've tried to donate have been unsuccessful because my iron levels haven't been high enough. To this day, I want to donate, but I'm afraid I may be causing permanent damage to myself. I'm certainly causing short-term damage

[nycmaniac]

Ya it wasn't fun. Both arms have a nice tint of blue, one looks more blue than the other but they told me it would happen. What I didn't expect was when I was talking to my roommate suddenly everything turned white and my head hit the door jam I was standing near. Luckily the door jam caught me (it hurt though) and my roommate was there. I caught my balance and went back to laying down. I just don't feel good...bleh, my stomach and my balance is just off. I think I will feel better in the morning.

[ieke85]

Yup, you fainted too. Drink lots of water and juice and stuff, and try eating some cookies, too.

What a perfect icon, though. :P

[nycmaniac]

I thought to icon was appropriate. I don't think I drank enough water yesterday but I wasn't feeling up to drinking. I have a powerade in the fridge I am going to drink today. :)