Adrianli Hypersonic December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, Solar said: during my time donation was an ''option'', not forced.. but of course, the incek gave time off for going out to donate blood..don't need to come back until 2359 It was never forced. But think of the psychology of the conscript being trapped in the camp with all guys for 5.5 days a week. The off-in-lieu and nights off is very very tempting. This I learnt in psychology is called Operant Conditioning, using positive reinforcement. Increase the stimulus to receive a recurring behavior. ↡ Advertisement 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 52 minutes ago, 13177 said: How come ‘retired’ liao? 😂 i was told i can't donate anymore cos i have 'grave's disease'' that affect my thyroid... instead of donating a bag every quarter, i will be donating a test tube for regular blood test.. 😅 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 56 minutes ago, Ysc3 said: I believe that needle should be the same size as the one used for drips ? honestly, i never actually looked over those years, but yes.. it was rather big, i suppose it should be the same.. but don't have to worry.. there will be a first small jab that feels like a prick, it numbs the skin for the biggie and the effect comes quick in a few minutes... and the big one won't feel any pain. perhaps some uneasy movement when the actual needle go in initially, but no pain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, 13177 said: The thought of drawing blood i already feel fainting liao, donating blood think i will die. 😓 psychological la... think of yourself like a car engine....we change oil after some mileage, drain out the crap and pour in new, fresh oil. similarly, it's healthier to donate the old blood out cos new blood will be created by your body. more lube and cleaner without all the crap and gunk that carries around your body. and of course... you help and save people with the blood you donate. this benefits everyone. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Solar said: honestly, i never actually looked over those years, but yes.. it was rather big, i suppose it should be the same.. but don't have to worry.. there will be a first small jab that feels like a prick, it numbs the skin for the biggie and the effect comes quick in a few minutes... and the big one won't feel any pain. perhaps some uneasy movement when the actual needle go in initially, but no pain. I was on a drip for a week when I was hospitalised for blood loss... So I know how the needle feels like. Surprisingly, it was not painful even during the pricking. Anyway I chose not to receive a blood transfusion when the Dr asked me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Solar said: honestly, i never actually looked over those years, but yes.. it was rather big, i suppose it should be the same.. but don't have to worry.. there will be a first small jab that feels like a prick, it numbs the skin for the biggie and the effect comes quick in a few minutes... and the big one won't feel any pain. perhaps some uneasy movement when the actual needle go in initially, but no pain. I guess also must depends the skills of the person inserting the needle. Same like drawing blood, if the person skills no good, can poke until your skin blue black and still no blood come out! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Solar said: psychological la... think of yourself like a car engine....we change oil after some mileage, drain out the crap and pour in new, fresh oil. similarly, it's healthier to donate the old blood out cos new blood will be created by your body. more lube and cleaner without all the crap and gunk that carries around your body. and of course... you help and save people with the blood you donate. this benefits everyone. Red blood cells in our body die every 100-120 days. New ones are constantly produced from our bone marrows. Thanks to my Anatomy & Physiology for this knowledge. So basically, your body is having a constant oil change. It breaks down red blood cells by your spleen, your body will keep all the nutrients like iron, vit b12, etc... The waste are then excreted through your regular bowel movements. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Solar said: psychological la... think of yourself like a car engine....we change oil after some mileage, drain out the crap and pour in new, fresh oil. similarly, it's healthier to donate the old blood out cos new blood will be created by your body. more lube and cleaner without all the crap and gunk that carries around your body. and of course... you help and save people with the blood you donate. this benefits everyone. Everyone told me psychological lo but no matter how i think also no use la, still feel fainting even drawing blood. This has been like that since young. 😓 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic December 13, 2019 Share December 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, 13177 said: Everyone told me psychological lo but no matter how i think also no use la, still feel fainting even drawing blood. This has been like that since young. 😓 Same same. I am still scared of injection being done on me. But I not scare when looking at blood or other ppl drawing blood. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged December 14, 2019 Share December 14, 2019 On 12/13/2019 at 4:57 PM, Adrianli said: Red blood cells in our body die every 100-120 days. New ones are constantly produced from our bone marrows. Thanks to my Anatomy & Physiology for this knowledge. So basically, your body is having a constant oil change. It breaks down red blood cells by your spleen, your body will keep all the nutrients like iron, vit b12, etc... The waste are then excreted through your regular bowel movements. I see.. enlightening.. Thought it stay there.. Drawing the bag of blood is like an immediate change. Bochap the OCI 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasant 5th Gear December 15, 2019 Share December 15, 2019 my friend had a bone marrow transplant recently after bmt he needs 1 transfusion per week for first few months. he has received more than 10 bags of blood. saw quite a number of patients have leukemia, they need a lot of blood please donate blood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun366 Turbocharged December 15, 2019 Share December 15, 2019 (edited) Wish they pay for the parking. Least they could do for a blood donor. Misery so. Going cm. Who else? The waste is known as Billy Rubin (bilirubin). Urine yellow...bilirubin. Edited December 15, 2019 by Datsun366 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wondertree 3rd Gear December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 On 12/13/2019 at 9:13 AM, Ash2017 said: I have donated blood many times before, have you seen the size of the needle used for blood donation Even if they cut your vein into half, given enough time it will grow back just fine. whats your point here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somewhat1975 6th Gear December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 On 12/13/2019 at 1:54 PM, Solar said: don't look...close your eyes and it'll be over soon 😁 i belong to one of those scared of needles...look elsewhere, think something else, watch the tv.. anything but the process of poking.. Nowadays, they give you anesthesia jab before the blood donation needle. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Somewhat1975 said: Nowadays, they give you anesthesia jab before the blood donation needle. Sometimes it is not about the needle but somehow it feels scary having the blood drawn out! 😓 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Supersonic December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 Used to be a regular donor in my twenties...donno why I seemed to like free milo and crackers...no chio but only auntie type of nurses then... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 22 hours ago, Datsun366 said: Wish they pay for the parking. Least they could do for a blood donor. Misery so. Going cm. Who else? The waste is known as Billy Rubin (bilirubin). Urine yellow...bilirubin. Yes, parking is free. U just need to collect the exit ticket from the counter before u leave. And yes, still have a complimentary hot drink, sandwich and green bean soup 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 6 hours ago, mersaylee said: Used to be a regular donor in my twenties...donno why I seemed to like free milo and crackers...no chio but only auntie type of nurses then... U want to see chio ones... Don't go Outram. In my so many years of visits there, I have never seen one, not even near.. Unless I'm really that suay 😅 ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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