Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I really like the idea of becoming a blood donor, . I've donated a couple of times and thought several times about doing it on a regular basis. I just might make that one of my goals for after recovery (full as you say of course). I've just about decided not to worry about the donating for my surgery.. From what most peopel are saying here it's highly unlikely that I'd need it. I really feel pretty safe with the blood supply nowdays, anyway. > > Thanks again for the input on blood donations for myself. I'm not > > supposed to be having surgery until maybe January or February, so I > > believe I'll go ahead and make an appointment with the OS and ask > him > > what he thinks. I should have time to get a couple of pints put > > aside. > > > > That doesn't make any sense that they'd have to throw it away if I > > don't need it. Are either of you ladies in healthcare? Y'all sure > > do seem to know a lot about this type thing. > > > > Cammie, how long ago was your surgery? Do either/both of you feel > > like you are totally back to normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I really like the idea of becoming a blood donor, . I've donated a couple of times and thought several times about doing it on a regular basis. I just might make that one of my goals for after recovery (full as you say of course). I've just about decided not to worry about the donating for my surgery.. From what most peopel are saying here it's highly unlikely that I'd need it. I really feel pretty safe with the blood supply nowdays, anyway. > > Thanks again for the input on blood donations for myself. I'm not > > supposed to be having surgery until maybe January or February, so I > > believe I'll go ahead and make an appointment with the OS and ask > him > > what he thinks. I should have time to get a couple of pints put > > aside. > > > > That doesn't make any sense that they'd have to throw it away if I > > don't need it. Are either of you ladies in healthcare? Y'all sure > > do seem to know a lot about this type thing. > > > > Cammie, how long ago was your surgery? Do either/both of you feel > > like you are totally back to normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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