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Old 08-30-2008, 06:01 PM   #1  
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Smile The blood that we donate weighs 1.5 lbs
So, I did my bi-monthly duty on friday and donated blood.

The nurse told me that around 430 mls (the amount you donate) of blood weighs 722 grams (around 1.5lbs)!! That is something I never knew!!

Anyway, when I stepped on the scale this morning, I actually weighed 1 lb less than yesterday morning!!

I don't know if donating blood made the difference (I know that the blood is replaced in you body within 24 hours), but if it did - who would have thought that doing something good can make a difference in my weight.

I guess that I and whoever receives my blood (if anybody) actually gain from the experience.

Here is to all other blood donors out there -
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Old 08-30-2008, 07:05 PM   #2  
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That is good to know SNOOZLES

Angie told me earlier today that I actually got a call this week from the blood bank telling me I was eligible again. They love me there 'cause I am O negative.

I give often but wasn't able to for a year, due to getting a teeny-tiny bone graft during some minor gum surgery.
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Old 08-30-2008, 07:45 PM   #3  
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That's interesting! Though, we do replace that blood over time -- it's not the same as losing fat.
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:06 PM   #4  
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That is good to know SNOOZLES

Angie told me earlier today that I actually got a call this week from the blood bank telling me I was eligible again. They love me there 'cause I am O negative.

I give often but wasn't able to for a year, due to getting a teeny-tiny bone graft during some minor gum surgery.
They love me too. (O Positive)

I usually give blood 2-3 times per year.
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:15 PM   #5  
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That's interesting! Though, we do replace that blood over time -- it's not the same as losing fat.
Thanks for sapping the joy right out of that one for us HEATHER
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:23 PM   #6  
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Well, I can inject some more joy back into it. It's the only time where you can lose a pound the next morning, after having a big jug of Gatorade and a bag of cookies/crackers from the Blood Drive.
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:28 PM   #7  
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I'm not allowed to donate blood here, i wish i could. Good on every one who donates regularly!
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Old 08-31-2008, 11:46 AM   #8  
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Thanks for sapping the joy right out of that one for us HEATHER
Yeps, I am a joysapper!! Just tryin' to inject some realism!
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Old 08-31-2008, 11:57 AM   #9  
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lol....
id love to donate blood....
shame i hate needles....
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I never knew that...very interesting. I gave blood a couple of weeks ago.
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Old 08-31-2008, 12:37 PM   #11  
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lol....
id love to donate blood....
shame i hate needles....

Well, I don't think that anyone LIKES being stuck with a needle...but it is a small price to pay, to know that you could save up to 4 lives with each donation.

My father had to have blood given to him in an emergency situation when I was a teenager. I have given ever since.
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Old 08-31-2008, 12:42 PM   #12  
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I can't donate at this time, but I used to and will do so again. They used to call me every 6 weeks and sometimes for specific people. I'm A- and I've never had RSV (I think that's what I've never had) so I can donate to babies.
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I don't always see a change on the scale the next day when I give blood. Depends on how much I hydrate the day before.

I give 6x per year - and they gave me a nice Champion for Life pin for being a 6er. That was nice. I am donating this Friday, and hope to get 6 times in again this year.
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I can't donate at this time, but I used to and will do so again. They used to call me every 6 weeks and sometimes for specific people. I'm A- and I've never had RSV (I think that's what I've never had) so I can donate to babies.
It's CMV (cytomegalovirus) that you have to be negative for to donate to babies.

Another point - According to the Mayo Clinic, you burn 650 calories by donating one pint of blood. That's a nice little bonus!!
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Old 08-31-2008, 01:11 PM   #15  
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I'm not allowed to give blood anymore due to my diabetes (type 1). I used to give a lot, even though I hated needles. I'm quite used to them now, and don't feel the pain they used to cause. I would love to give blood again (o+), but it seems that my blood is tainted with enough sugar at times to kill a goat :/

Trying to diet and control diabetes at the same time is really hard
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