Comments on: My Second Blood Donation http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/ An online lifestyle magazine run by a young lady from Singapore Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:10:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Chan ShiJie http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-133840 Chan ShiJie Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:23:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-133840 Wa you so "On" type ah? mayb you next time try jio me & mayb i may consider haha Wa you so “On” type ah?
mayb you next time try jio me & mayb i may consider haha View all comments by Chan ShiJie

]]> By: Pei Shan http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83501 Pei Shan Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:37:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83501 Do take more care then. :) Initially my sister was given the green light, but apparently after the donation her BP went too low and she fainted on her way out. Tried to get my guy friends go donation with me but my female friends went instead. :p Do take more care then. :) Initially my sister was given the green light, but apparently after the donation her BP went too low and she fainted on her way out.

Tried to get my guy friends go donation with me but my female friends went instead. :p View all comments by Pei Shan

]]> By: Veron http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83441 Veron Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:59:33 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83441 <strong>tyc76</strong>: Yeah. It ain't a fashion thing. <strong>Ahh.. Chewww!</strong>: Nasi Lemak sure sounds more nutritious than Oreo cookies. <strong>jkaiser</strong>: I never knew you've been going to India! <strong>arzhou (adrian)</strong>: What's with the 10-year ban? <strong>Kevin</strong>: Thanks for clarifying! <strong>Pei Shan</strong>: Actually I have low blood pressure too. Before each blood donation, there is a doctor on-site to assess whether your blood pressure to safe for donating blood. tyc76: Yeah. It ain’t a fashion thing.

Ahh.. Chewww!: Nasi Lemak sure sounds more nutritious than Oreo cookies.

jkaiser: I never knew you’ve been going to India!

arzhou (adrian): What’s with the 10-year ban?

Kevin: Thanks for clarifying!

Pei Shan: Actually I have low blood pressure too. Before each blood donation, there is a doctor on-site to assess whether your blood pressure to safe for donating blood. View all comments by Veron

]]> By: Pei Shan http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83410 Pei Shan Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:43:32 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83410 My sister used to be a regular donor (every three months) until one day she fainted after a donation. Scared the hell out of everybody and the medics (AND our mum) banned her from blood donating. It was scary, so if you are experiencing low blood pressure (like my sister), don't donate. :) My sister used to be a regular donor (every three months) until one day she fainted after a donation. Scared the hell out of everybody and the medics (AND our mum) banned her from blood donating. It was scary, so if you are experiencing low blood pressure (like my sister), don’t donate. :) View all comments by Pei Shan

]]> By: Kevin http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83403 Kevin Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:53:49 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83403 pkchukiss: The success of a blood donation depends on the donor too. In cases of blood donation at JC, most of the students there would be first time donor... Most first timer will feel nervous during the process. Together with the feeling of anxiety, the donor's blood vessel is more likely to constricts and becomes smaller. This makes it more difficult for the Phlebotomist to perform a venipuncture. pkchukiss:

The success of a blood donation depends on the donor too. In cases of blood donation at JC, most of the students there would be first time donor…

Most first timer will feel nervous during the process. Together with the feeling of anxiety, the donor’s blood vessel is more likely to constricts and becomes smaller. This makes it more difficult for the Phlebotomist to perform a venipuncture. View all comments by Kevin

]]> By: Kevin http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83402 Kevin Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:47:43 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83402 Jayson: Answer is No. Fainting during donation is considered an adverse reaction. Your life is at risk here and the donation will be terminated immediately. A doctor will assess your condition and either give you a temp deferrment or completely ban you from blood donation for the rest of your life. Jayson:
Answer is No. Fainting during donation is considered an adverse reaction. Your life is at risk here and the donation will be terminated immediately.

A doctor will assess your condition and either give you a temp deferrment or completely ban you from blood donation for the rest of your life. View all comments by Kevin

]]> By: arzhou (adrian) http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83363 arzhou (adrian) Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:48:02 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83363 Next time jio me along la! I recently got my 10year ban on blood donation lifted. So I am looking forward to sharing some blood. Next time jio me along la! I recently got my 10year ban on blood donation lifted. So I am looking forward to sharing some blood. View all comments by arzhou (adrian)

]]> By: jkaiser http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83358 jkaiser Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:18:07 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83358 i havn't donated blood since 2004, ever since i started going to india.. each time u go, it's like 12-18 mths u cannot donate blood. i havn’t donated blood since 2004, ever since i started going to india.. each time u go, it’s like 12-18 mths u cannot donate blood. View all comments by jkaiser

]]> By: Ahh.. Chewww! http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83356 Ahh.. Chewww! Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:02:52 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83356 In Malaysia, they served you Nasi Lemak, Milo/Coffee and an Apple after they suck your blood In Malaysia, they served you Nasi Lemak, Milo/Coffee and an Apple after they suck your blood View all comments by Ahh.. Chewww!

]]> By: tyc76 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83346 tyc76 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:38:58 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83346 no wonder see so many ppl with plaster on their arms today no wonder see so many ppl with plaster on their arms today View all comments by tyc76

]]> By: Veron http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83343 Veron Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:27:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83343 Good for you! I have renewed hope in men! Yeah, I find that having a companion to do this with helps a lot. It keeps you from feeling nervous. Good for you! I have renewed hope in men!

Yeah, I find that having a companion to do this with helps a lot. It keeps you from feeling nervous. View all comments by Veron

]]> By: Jzin http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83312 Jzin Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:11:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83312 I guess I've put off blood donation for too long. I remembered a fren telling me to give blood. Is both good for myself and society. Time to find my friend and go together (I rather not go alone! =P) I guess I’ve put off blood donation for too long. I remembered a fren telling me to give blood. Is both good for myself and society.

Time to find my friend and go together (I rather not go alone! =P) View all comments by Jzin

]]> By: Veron http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83287 Veron Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:07:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83287 <strong>Jayson</strong>: They would probably help squeeze the little pump in your hand while you're lying there unconscious. Hahaha that image is hilarious! <strong>pkchukiss</strong>: Wow, you must like Milo a lot! <blockquote><div>The first few needle pokes of the day aren’t always smooth, so you might want to let the ladies there practice their poking on a few victims before you go.</div></blockquote> Now that's some practical advice! Thanks! Jayson: They would probably help squeeze the little pump in your hand while you’re lying there unconscious. Hahaha that image is hilarious!

pkchukiss: Wow, you must like Milo a lot!

The first few needle pokes of the day aren’t always smooth, so you might want to let the ladies there practice their poking on a few victims before you go.

Now that’s some practical advice! Thanks! View all comments by Veron

]]> By: pkchukiss http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83284 pkchukiss Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:42:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83284 I donated blood a few times, so I can really understand why people dislike donating blood. It is the needles they're scared of =) At least for me, I overcame my needle-phobia back in JC - I'll do anything for Milo! Mwahahaha! In fact, I had to face catheters quite a few times during my NS, since we had to learn how to do IV drips. Some advise: go for the blood donation at least 1 hour after the start of the donation drive. The first few needle pokes of the day aren't always smooth, so you might want to let the ladies there practice their poking on a few victims before you go. Though that didn't help my friend much because she got quite a big haematoma from a "holland" needle I donated blood a few times, so I can really understand why people dislike donating blood. It is the needles they’re scared of =)

At least for me, I overcame my needle-phobia back in JC - I’ll do anything for Milo! Mwahahaha! In fact, I had to face catheters quite a few times during my NS, since we had to learn how to do IV drips.

Some advise: go for the blood donation at least 1 hour after the start of the donation drive. The first few needle pokes of the day aren’t always smooth, so you might want to let the ladies there practice their poking on a few victims before you go. Though that didn’t help my friend much because she got quite a big haematoma from a “holland” needle View all comments by pkchukiss

]]> By: Jayson http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83277 Jayson Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:33:53 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83277 will they still pumped my blood hella outta me even though i fainted during the donation process? will they still pumped my blood hella outta me even though i fainted during the donation process? View all comments by Jayson

]]> By: Veron http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83271 Veron Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:52:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83271 <strong>Miccheng</strong>: Argh! <strong>chillycraps</strong>: Haha that's cute. <strong>py</strong>: I think that's not limited to Singapore! <strong>xinyun</strong>: Very cute. My friend actually thought it was a fashion thing until I told him it's a gauze! Miccheng: Argh!

chillycraps: Haha that’s cute.

py: I think that’s not limited to Singapore!

xinyun: Very cute. My friend actually thought it was a fashion thing until I told him it’s a gauze! View all comments by Veron

]]> By: xinyun http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83261 xinyun Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:29:28 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83261 mmm blood donation drive... cute pinkish gauze :) mmm blood donation drive…
cute pinkish gauze :) View all comments by xinyun

]]> By: py http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83249 py Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:25:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83249 This post reminds me that when my state of health improves, I could consider donating blood like I had used to be. I can say that donating blood is a precious gift. Singapore's pretty strict with the blood donating process and one has to be healthy to donate. Hey, I didn't know they have such cute gauze. :) This post reminds me that when my state of health improves, I could consider donating blood like I had used to be.

I can say that donating blood is a precious gift. Singapore’s pretty strict with the blood donating process and one has to be healthy to donate.

Hey, I didn’t know they have such cute gauze. :) View all comments by py

]]> By: chillycraps http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83240 chillycraps Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:33:24 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83240 wow cool! you actually get 2 packets of blood free for donating blood! =P wow cool!

you actually get 2 packets of blood free for donating blood! =P View all comments by chillycraps

]]> By: Miccheng http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83212 Miccheng Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:04:41 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/my-second-blood-donation/#comment-83212 Kee kee kee... Urgh... blood... *faint* Kee kee kee… Urgh… blood… *faint* View all comments by Miccheng

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