Boob jobs and giving blood?

by yolanda12310 17th June 2013, 5:19 pm

Hi ladies.

As some of you may know, I'm having my surgery in September but would like to give blood in a few weeks. I dont know if there would be any reason why I couldn't give blood, seeing that I have a couple months to go before I'll be having my surgery but does anyone know of any information or advice before I go ahead and sign up to give blood on this date?

Thanks in advance.
x

by Victoria2345 17th June 2013, 5:22 pm

I don't see why it would affect u at all. They only take 1pint of blood anyway x

by **COOKIE** 17th June 2013, 5:25 pm

I just checked through the reasons why you wouldn't be able to give blood HERE and there absolutely nothing there to suggest you're unable to donate if you have surgery planned in the near future. Xx

by jenniferrf1 17th June 2013, 5:28 pm

Never even thought of that Yolanda... A pint sounds a lot!
Just had a look at that link cookie posted and it seems ok? xx

by yolanda12310 17th June 2013, 5:30 pm

Hey just read that info and I would say that your right in that it doesn't say I shouldn't so will do a little more research just to be on the safe side.

Thanks very much for your help.
xx

by tinkerbell24 17th June 2013, 5:32 pm

yay you for giving blood its so important

ellie needed loads in her say in nicu lost count at 12 then til she was 19 month needed one almost every fri

give blood people lol its needed

haha sorry had to post xx

by Hexxi 17th June 2013, 5:43 pm

Just thought I'd add too that it'll be 4 months after you have surgery you can go back to giving blood regularly! Xx

by tinkerbell24 17th June 2013, 5:45 pm

yeah and after my section cause i needed 5 pints i couldnt give for a year and a half was gutted xx

by yolanda12310 17th June 2013, 5:50 pm

ellie needed loads in her say in nicu lost count at 12 then til she was 19 month needed one almost every fri

Its for reasons like that, that I give blood! More people should do it really, none of that guff about being scared of needles- its a doddle! lol

Just thought I'd add too that it'll be 4 months after you have surgery you can go back to giving blood regularly

Yes, I saw that too, I'm more worried about now than after as I wouldn't want to rush into anything to try and give blood soon after my op. My healing is more important and I have many years of giving blood to make up for when im healing and cannot give any.

yeah and after my section cause i needed 5 pints i couldnt give for a year and a half was gutted

A year and a half! That's a long old time to wait.

Thanks for all your comments. x

by jenniferrf1 17th June 2013, 5:59 pm

Girls... im not scared of needles but i am squemish (if thats how you spell it)
Does it hurt? Can you feel it? ohh do you know what i think im going to go for it... How do i go around it?.... it will be good practise for my BA with that cannula lol...

If you do find out that we shoudnt give blood let me know though! xx

by tinkerbell24 17th June 2013, 6:01 pm

no but i cant look at the bag of blood or i literally pass out haha

em is there drop in blood sessions near you? you can go there

its not sore and think if the life you WILL be saving by doing it xx

by yolanda12310 17th June 2013, 6:08 pm

Its a little nerve wracking sure but the overall experience is fine. Just a nick on a finger so they can test your iron levels before giving blood. That's a little sharp pain but over very quickly and then you forget about it and the giving blood part is fine. Again its a little nick. Can be annoying if they find it difficult finding a vain (its not too common so don't worry)
I always watch the whole thing as I'm very curious as to how they do it.
The best bit is all the free sweets and crisps afterwards!!!!

I always touch the pipe as its warmed up by your blood and its very interesting and strange to think that you blood can be stored and used for good.

x

by jenniferrf1 17th June 2013, 6:12 pm

Ok well ive just found a website online to do a search of where i can go and found a few places!! How long does it take roughly?
Ill be like Tink and not look unlike you Yolanda lool... But im going to do this...ive always thought about it and i guess like a lot of other people havnt done it for whatever reason but why not!! I have a friend who has done it so im going to take her for moral support!! I will keep you updated! xx

by jenniferrf1 17th June 2013, 6:12 pm

Ohh i can book online... it says before i do i need to enroll as a blood donor...what does that mean?! xx

by tinkerbell24 17th June 2013, 6:17 pm

aw your doing such a great thing theres such a shortage for blood right now and my little ellie wouldnt be here if it wasnt for donors

i normally take around and hour lol but my bloods slow coming out haha xx

by misf1 17th June 2013, 6:44 pm

It's such a great thing to do, I used to donate a lot, think I've done 9 pints. No reason you can't do it before your op, although you won't be able to for a little while after. I'm O negative and although it's not a rare rare type only 7% have this type and it's always well used. If you're one of the rare types they'll be begging for your donations.

by tinkerbell24 17th June 2013, 6:47 pm

im ab - xx

by Victoria2345 17th June 2013, 6:55 pm

Im O neg. Aint allowed to give blood till ive either had kids or im 30 as I had reaction last year and collapsed outside. I'll point out though that I had given blood 10times before this but had started my diet and had cut out sugary things x

by misf1 17th June 2013, 6:58 pm

wow tink they must beg you for blood with only 1% of the population having AB-

by tinkerbell24 17th June 2013, 7:00 pm

is that all it is 1% i knew it must be rare as they call me and tell me when i can next give blood all the time lol xx

by jenniferrf1 17th June 2013, 7:02 pm

Well I've organised a blood buddy friend and am planning to go either the weekend or Monday!! Feels good... Ill let you know how I get on and what blood type I am xx

by **COOKIE** 17th June 2013, 7:07 pm

Im unable to give blood because of my auto immune disorder and the medication I take. Xx

by misf1 17th June 2013, 7:10 pm

I can't give it anymore either cookie, but I hope it helped when I did.

by **COOKIE** 17th June 2013, 7:13 pm

I'm sure it did. All my family have always donated. I don't know why but I always felt guilt because I couldn't. I know I shouldn't, but you do feel kinda useless. Well I do. Stupid I know but its just how I feel. Even reading this thread made me feel bad lol. Xx

by misf1 17th June 2013, 7:16 pm

Cookie, You shouldn't feel useless. Look how much time you donate here, you help people all the time.

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