Donate

Donated blood today for the first time in one of those blood donation buses. I was pretty excited until I actually went in there. They smell very santized and stuffy. And of course they had slight issues with actually getting my blood to flow. They stuck me and the blood just sat there at the beginning of the tube. So they had to wiggle the needle around, move it in and out. Sounds fun right. Once it got going I felt very uncomfortable. I realized after it was all done it was the tightness of the tourniquet on my upper arm that was bothering me. Which makes sense since I am always uncomfortable when I get my blood pressure checked. After they were all done draining me I went to the front of the bus to have my drink and snack. I sat there for about 45 seconds before I realized that I was going to be sick. I left the bus quickly and went and sat in the grass. I was sitting there for a few seconds when the coordinator walked up and asked if I was okay. I let her know that I was not feeling that great and thought I was going to be sick. If being the one to get sick wasnt embarassing enough she opens the door to the bus and starts yelling "We need some help out here. Quick." I was mortified, and sick. They brought me some ice packs and I layed down for a few minutes. As soon as I layed down and the breeze got to blowing on me I felt a million times better. I got an awesome red reusable grocery bag for my troubles and in a few days I can check my cholestorol levels online if I want.
Though my experience wasnt the most pleasant one I would and will do it again. Maybe next time it wont be so tough. I mean the girl who started a little after me got done and walked to class immediately, feeling completely fine. Maybe that will be me next time.

Please go to www.UnitedBloodServices.org and see when and where they are having a blood drive near you and as they say "Find the Hero in You"