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Originally Posted by maianhvk
Feeling so great after donating 300ml of blood 
ugh, the needle was HUGE  I didn't dare look 
(when my friend asked me to go with her I agreed right away. I knew had I thought for so long I wouldn't have brought myself to face the ether smell...)
I really enjoyed the hospital lounge they had tons of snacks! I had a big glass of sweetened tea, some milk, and was given a gift to bring home 
And the volunteers and nurses were very nice too |
Well done! Giving blood is a very good thing to do, if you are able to do so.
I've been giving blood since I was 19, so that's for nearly 30 years now. When I started we used to get called every six months. Now it's about every four months. I'm nearly up to my 50th donation, having missed some over the years due to other commitments or illness.
Sometimes I find the most painful bit is the fingertip prick to get the drop to test for haemoglobin levels.
The UK blood service is constantly trying out new techniques to make donating more efficient and safer. Recently they've taken to asking us to drink a pint of water when we arrive at the centre. Apparently this cuts down on the number of people who faint after donating.