Why aren't you donating blood?

Fandymo · 10-12-2021 2:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118300635#Comment_118300635

I'd be against receiving someone else's organs. As it stands I wouldn't donate.

El_Duderino 09 · 10-12-2021 2:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118300695#Comment_118300695

Sure we're all against receiving someone else's organs now when we don't need someone else's organs. The pertinent question is whether you would happily receive organs if you needed them.

What about blood and platelets?

Gregor Samsa · 10-12-2021 2:37pm

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I know someone who died from Cystic Fibrosis earlier this year. They were offered the opportunity to go on the list for a lung transplant many times over the years, and steadfastly refused. I don't think it's a decision I'd make myself, but it's one they were entitled to make.

10-12-2021 2:51pm

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You'd think so, what with the sheer craziness of some of the stuff that gets posted, but I'm not so sure anymore. Imagine telling people 5 years ago that we'd have a new worldwide disease ripping through countries and decimating economies within the next few years, and that a vaccine for this disease would be available, free, to everyone but some won't take it.

Case in point:

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118300680#Comment_118300680

I'm still not sure what you mean by 'libby'....can we take it that you mean liberal? One of the definitons of the word liberal is: "a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare". The whole concept of social welfare (as in, the general well being of society, not collecting the dole) is helping those who are less fortunate than you. So yes, helping people in general is one of the cornerstones of being 'libby'. Refusing to possibly save someone's life because you don't want to take out your cufflinks is pretty much the most bizarre reason one could invent for refusing to do it. I'm still not sure whether you're taking the piss or not.

The second half of your post reads like a mental patient trying to wind people up. Full of buzzwords being bandied about by online neckbeard edgelords who want to feel better about hating everything in the world, including themselves. What way do people respond to you when you speak like that in real life?

10-12-2021 2:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118300686#Comment_118300686

As soon as you see even the shine on the tip of the reapers scythe you'd be on the phone to surgery.

Hello doc.

Yeah look about those things i said earlier about transplants being icky...

Effects · 10-12-2021 2:53pm

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I'd imagine when the time comes, and you need them, you'd have no problem accepting donor parts.

nj27 · 10-12-2021 2:55pm

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I’m not reading all that bro

Fandymo · 10-12-2021 3:03pm

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My doctor knows my feelings on the matter. Does yours??

Fandymo · 10-12-2021 3:04pm

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I didn’t say icky once, that was someone else. Perhaps an eye transplant is in order??

Fandymo · 10-12-2021 3:06pm

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I don’t think I will. It’s something I’ve been strongly against all my life. Same with certain types of illness, if I get them I won’t go get treatment and let them run their course.

You can imagine all you like.

10-12-2021 3:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301045#Comment_118301045

I never said you did.

I said thats what you would say.

Those big steel balls of yours would shrivel faster than a mickey in a cold breeze.

Youd be banging on the surgery theatre door before the doctor could call you a waffler.

10-12-2021 3:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118300941#Comment_118300941

Hardly surprising,m given you feel that rolling up your shirt sleeves is too much of a hassle to bother your barney.

I am now firmly in the "taking the piss" camp, for what it's worth.

El_Duderino 09 · 10-12-2021 3:16pm

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Ah, you'd be surprised but then you'd probably be surprised to learn that there were people in London during the Blitz who opposed the blackout orders (orders to turn off/block all lights to make it was harder to find the cities). There are always some people who find a reason to work against the rest because it makes them feel like they're in possession of some knowledge that makes them special or clever (Qanon is a great example).

But to be fair that poster mentioned wearing suits casually and Chads in that post (Chads are InCel talk for a macho man with square jaw who bangs all the women). They're either messing or they're an odd fish.

Effects · 10-12-2021 3:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301064#Comment_118301064

Well I hope you stick to your convictions when the time comes. Make sure to let us know how you get on.

Fandymo · 10-12-2021 3:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301124#Comment_118301124

"about those things i said earlier about transplants being icky" - no, you never said I did, maybe a dementia test too when you're getting the eye transplant. You just pulled icky from your arse? Didn't see the other poster using it.

Fandymo · 10-12-2021 3:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301271#Comment_118301271

I hope the time doesn't come, but if it does i'm fairly sure I will. I watched my father die "with" treatment. Bloated from steriods, hair falling out from chemo, short term memory gone from whatever meds he was on, confused and scared.

No thanks.

biZrb · 10-12-2021 3:34pm

Well this thread is going in a weird direction….

I donated for the 21st time last night, I average one donation a year since I first gave blood. I can certainly do better, but seeing how some people make all manner of excuses not to donate, I’m not being too hard on myself.

If anyone is interested in blood and what happens to your blood after you donate, i high recommend reading a book called, Nine Pints by Rose George

Effects · 10-12-2021 3:36pm

Did you try and discuss other options with him?

People seem to want to hold on when they get to the end of their life, and will try anything. Including chemo that may make them worse.

10-12-2021 3:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301322#Comment_118301322

No. I wasnt referring to any other post.

Yes I pulled it entirely from my arse. A complete hypothetical of a future event. What you would say, not what you did say.

I still havent seen which other post youre talking about.

10-12-2021 4:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118301355#Comment_118301355

I'm very sorry to hear about your father, must've been awful for you and yours, so my condolences.

There is a world of difference, however, between what your father had to go through and what we're talking about in this thread. Having an aversion to certain therapies for something like cancer, especially when they may/may not be successful is one thing. You're essentially talking about quality of life over quantity at that point. Refusing to accept blood, plasma, platelets, a new kidney etc. when the outcome is (generally) much more predictable, however, is quite another.

StupidLikeAFox · 10-12-2021 4:12pm

Im a lapsed donor. I read this thread this morning and weirdly got a text about 30 mins later to say the vampires were rolling into town next week. Booked in now for Wednesday, prob the first time in 7 years I've donated. Hook it to my veins!

mfceiling · 10-12-2021 8:04pm

Was a regular donor when I lived in the north.

Then I found out I couldn't donate in the south because of the CJD years ago. Recently I saw a thread on twitter and they said the rules had changed. Bang, straight on to the website to register, and now I'm waiting to be called!!

10-12-2021 8:20pm

Used to donate years ago, before being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and other stuff. Have received quite a lot of blood myself in meantime and had surgeons etc, so I can no longer donate. Otherwise I’d be a regular again and I would always urge anyone who can to at least try it once, and to eat particularly well etc in the week ahead of donating.

Zebra3 · 11-12-2021 10:41pm

Have made a few double platelet donations this year.

Donated platelets last less than a week and are in huge demand.

spurious · 12-12-2021 3:11pm

Tried to once but they wouldn't take mine because of medication I am on.

Was kind of disappointed after psyching myself up.

12-12-2021 3:34pm

I don’t recall seeing many adds from the HSE looking for blood. They must be getting it from enough people. I’m sure many would come forward if it was needed. Most people probably don’t think that much about it.

AndrewJRenko · 12-12-2021 3:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118309610#Comment_118309610

It's not the HSE, it is the Blood Transfusion Service. They're all over social media asking people to donate.

https://twitter.com/giveblood_ie

Probably don't have the budget for TV ads.

BobbyMalone · 12-12-2021 4:07pm

Had a blood transfusion a long time ago, so was told I couldn't give blood. Checked to see if that had changed - wasn't aware it's only for those receiving it after 1 January 1980. Anybody know why this is an important date?

SC024 · 12-12-2021 4:19pm

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Welcome back Adolf, Thought you were long gone lol

ah no a nice idea in theory but a little teeny small bit OTT.

FYI i donate platelets already every month but if they brought this Shitology in, I'd definitley stop.

fortwilliam · 12-12-2021 4:46pm

Despite my many requests to be accepted as a blood donor, I have been formally informed that I will never be permitted to donate blood on two accounts:

I lived in London between 1988 - 1992, this was during the BSCE (Mad Cow)outbreak and could impact the integrity of my blood - Really don't get this one as we also had the same issue here in Ireland.
I have survived through Malaria and may still carry trace strains. - I get this one, fair enough.

So I will never be permitted to donate blood, shame really as I would like to but "Safety First" I guess.

12-12-2021 5:00pm

I’m not allowed either, cos of asthma.

HeidiHeidi · 29-12-2021 3:19pm

Thanks to this thread, and the constant prompting by the IBTS on facebook, I've made an appointment for my first donation in over 5 years for next week.

I was shocked it's been so long, but when you get out of the habit it's easy just let it slide.

Now, how to not get fkn covid in the meantime???

AndrewJRenko · 29-12-2021 3:35pm

Just got a text from them looking for blood, so I'm booked in for early Jan. Looks like supplies are seriously low.

Hippodrome Song Owl · 29-12-2021 3:52pm

I was a frequent donor but then couldn't donate due to medication for a while. Then I was excluded due to minimum height/weight requirements for women - lots of women I know are excluded because of this. I understand it's due to increased risk of fainting, but it's very frustrating when they're so desperate and these otherwise healthy women want to donate (many of us having done so for years).

beertons · 30-12-2021 8:01pm

Number 38 with Dracula tonight. Yeow. More pens please.

Snorlaxx · 30-12-2021 9:38pm

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Same here and it P!$$£$ me off cos its a totally unrelated condition I have and any time I do get a blood test they say your blood is grand boi, keep doin what you're doin.

spurious · 31-12-2021 1:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118393110#Comment_118393110

I thought they could use it for plasma or something, but apparently not.

cj maxx · 31-12-2021 6:59pm

I have MS, so I don't think they want my blood

c.p.w.g.w · 31-12-2021 7:02pm

Because the last time I had a blood test. I was unwell for the day, visible weak and sick to me stomach...i Don't handle blood well at all

Rket4000 · 31-12-2021 7:31pm

I'm needle phobic and have been known to faint after just a blood test. I've often said I'd do it if they could figure out a way of doing it without needles.

El_Duderino 09 · 01-01-2022 1:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118397305#Comment_118397305

Leeches?

Rket4000 · 01-01-2022 3:53pm

Better than needles for someone like me!!

laoisgem · 04-01-2022 7:26pm

Is this spam?

HeidiHeidi · 04-01-2022 7:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118417687#Comment_118417687

Not sure wtf it is, but I've reported it!

laoisgem · 04-01-2022 7:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118417736#Comment_118417736

That's why I asked HeidiHeidi as I was going to report it as such 👍️

Nigel Fairservice · 05-01-2022 8:59pm

I took the eligibility quiz on the giveblood.ie website. I'm ineligible to donate because I have multiple sclerosis. It seems that because the cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown it precludes you from donating. Never knew that.

Donald Trump · 05-01-2022 9:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/109594062#Comment_109594062

I always wondered about that.

I mean I know you really wanted that A from religion class but it wasn't even an exam subject at the time. I hope that Brother Murphy used a bit of lube

beertons · 21-07-2023 2:48pm

Rocked up for donation number 43 last night. Alot of first timers there.

HeidiHeidi · 21-07-2023 2:52pm

You can now register and book appointments for donations online - at long last they got their act together!!

I racked up no. 60 last time - I wonder can I make it to 100???

thesimpsons · 21-07-2023 3:25pm

I'm at #68 and hoping to make it to 75. Really like to make it to the 100 donations but we'll see how it goes. Quality of the snacks is really gone downhill in recent years - I do feel my blood is more valuable than cheap Nestle bars and stewed tea !!

Why aren't you donating blood?

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