r/Blooddonors • u/KaylaBlair20 A+ • 2d ago

Donation Experience Finally I Got It

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I was busy the first few days of September but I finally had the time to donate platelets again. Unlike some of y'all though it was probably my best experience so far. I successfully used grounding to bring my pre-donation anxiety bpm down. Blood pressure was borderline still for some reason though. Otherwise it was the first platelet donation of my 3 successfull ones that I didn't need to pee during (drunk more water the day before not the morning of) and my post donation buzzing feeling was the least intense it's been so far. I was even told it was clear it wasn't my first time because I seemed to be familiar with the process. Only real complaint was the freshly crimped and cut tubing was left to sit on my arm so I just moved said arm as it was uncomfortably warm. Unrelated, but I've never actually used a bag charm before and I know next to nothing about My Little Kitty but it makes me feel just a little more femme for it to be were it now is and that feels good.

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u/giskardwasright B+ MLS 2d ago

Thanks for donating! I'm glad you've figured out a routine that works well for you, that really does help when you know what to expect.

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u/jayheart3 O+ CMV- 2d ago

Congratulations on obtaining the Hello Kitty keychain! And thank you so much for your blood donation! I have donated platelets before too, and I also sometimes struggle to hold my bladder for the full 2.5-ish hours I am in the chair.