Donating Blood

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Who can donate?

You're eligible to donate blood if you...

Are between the ages of 17 and 65. You can still donate if you’re over 65 and are otherwise healthy, but we'll need your physician’s consent. Read more about our Senior Citizens’ programme.

Weigh at least 50kg. In most cases, weighing less than 50kg means that you’re underweight, and it would therefore not be safe for you to donate.

Are medically healthy. Blood from a sick or medicated donor could impact negatively on the recipient. You will not be able to become a donor if you had jaundice or hepatitis after the age of 13, or if you've had cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, or a bleeding disorder. If you have questions about specific medications you might be taking, contact our Medical Sister.

Lead a safe lifestyle. Things that are considered risky include drugs, multiple sexual partners, and tattoos or piercings done in the past six months. For your own safety you won't be able to donate blood if you are a competitive sportsperson training for a big event, or are involved in a hazardous occupation.

Are committed to helping others. Simple as that.
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Sorry,

due to a very low bloodpressure I stay Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaar away & ironically my bloodtype is in a high demand.
 
gdiza said:
It's called Hypotension - you suffer from hypotension.

:D
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Hahaha,

I was a little kid when the doctors told my folks, so I honestly don't/didn't know what it's called. I now stay faar away from doctors. I have found it can be controlled by what I eat.

I do drive nurses & doctors up the wall after an op as it drops so low that they believe I should be in a coma of some sorts but I'd be awake & functioning.
 
ChilliGirl said:
Hahaha,

I was a little kid when the doctors told my folks, so I honestly don't/didn't know what it's called. I now stay faar away from doctors. I have found it can be controlled by what I eat.

I do drive nurses & doctors up the wall after an op as it drops so low that they believe I should be in a coma of some sorts but I'd be awake & functioning.
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Slightly off topic, but what is your BP (Blood Pressure) normally?
 
I should go again actually.

The only thing that annoys me about the blood people is that once they have your number they usually send me 2 smses and phone me when they're in town. Why the overkill?

Guess being a universal donor means they bug you more...
 
Are medically healthy. Blood from a sick or medicated donor could impact negatively on the recipient. You will not be able to become a donor if you had jaundice or hepatitis after the age of 13, or if you've had cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, or a bleeding disorder. If you have questions about specific medications you might be taking, contact our Medical Sister.
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Got bleeding disorder which makes me bleed a lot after huge trauma if thats what they mean about bleeding disorder :P

So guess i can't donate not that I ever liked having needles and stuff :P
 
bullfrog said:
I should go again actually.

The only thing that annoys me about the blood people is that once they have your number they usually send me 2 smses and phone me when they're in town. Why the overkill?

Guess being a universal donor means they bug you more...
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Pretty much hey - but you should donate as much as you can - it's a special superpower ability. :)
 
Ok, hands up - if I asked RPM to help in pushing a 'blood donation drive' from it's members in certain areas - do you guys think you'd be keen to join me?

So X amount from CPT goto a blood bank in CPT
X amount in PTA/JHB goto a blood bank in PTA/JHB

All done on a certain day ?

Come on, what you guys say...

I've never donated blood - I'm KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK scared but I promised to change that this year - whose keen to join me on this...
 
gdiza said:
Ok, hands up - if I asked RPM to help in pushing a 'blood donation drive' from it's members in certain areas - do you guys think you'd be keen to join me?

So X amount from CPT goto a blood bank in CPT
X amount in PTA/JHB goto a blood bank in PTA/JHB

All done on a certain day ?

Come on, what you guys say...

I've never donated blood - I'm KAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK scared but I promised to change that this year - whose keen to join me on this...
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Even if I could I still wouldnt donate blood :P

Even if you hand me a million rand
 
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connot donate myself as I have a heart condition and they say my blood is no good for human consumption.
 
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