Exactly one week ago on Tuesday I donated blood. On the inside of my arm, I got a bruise from donating blood. There is still a small section of the bruise still there a week later. I can not understand how druggies do the needle type drugs on a more frequent basis, after seeing my arm like this with a bruise from one needle poke. A nurse stuck a needle in my arm (to donate the blood) once this week. My arm was sore for about 2 days later; and the bruise is going on 1 full week and counting! I don't see how druggies can withstand the sore arm and bruising after they stick needles in their arms. I guess because they are on drugs and they are not in a state of mind to realize their arm is sore and bruised up. Being high on something is more important to a druggy than a sore arm and bruises.
The Donating Process:
I turned to look away as the needle was stabbed into my vane. The volunteer nurse had me make a fist squeezing this little, red, heart shaped, ball to get my blood flowing. It seemed like an eternity waiting there on the lounger giving blood. I peeked at my arm a few times watching the bag fill up. It was one of those gross things that you just can't stop your self from looking at type of situation. I have donated in the past, but never paid attention to all that goes on in the process. This time around I was very observant and curious about everything. The nurse came back to pull the needle out and I had to press down with a ball of gauze while holding my arm up in the air. She said that my face looked a little pale, I told her, "I'm fine, I am just naturally pale." She laughed, then elevated my feet and had me rest for a bit before getting up.
Corey Chavous #25 RAMS player, I meet just after giving blood. I am sporting the beautiful purple bandage on my sore arm.
#82 Rookie Joe Klopfenstien is so tall (6'5"). #59 Tim McGarigle is also a Rookie new to the RAMS football team. They were both very nice and took time to meet the fans who were donating and signed autographs.
This was a special event donating blood, with the opportunity to meet some football players from the St. Louis Rams team. There was radio stations set up at tables too. I meet some Rams, gave blood, ate cookies and pizza, drank small serving size juices, and rocked out to some music. Who knew donating blood could be so much fun?
The Donating Process:
I turned to look away as the needle was stabbed into my vane. The volunteer nurse had me make a fist squeezing this little, red, heart shaped, ball to get my blood flowing. It seemed like an eternity waiting there on the lounger giving blood. I peeked at my arm a few times watching the bag fill up. It was one of those gross things that you just can't stop your self from looking at type of situation. I have donated in the past, but never paid attention to all that goes on in the process. This time around I was very observant and curious about everything. The nurse came back to pull the needle out and I had to press down with a ball of gauze while holding my arm up in the air. She said that my face looked a little pale, I told her, "I'm fine, I am just naturally pale." She laughed, then elevated my feet and had me rest for a bit before getting up.
Corey Chavous #25 RAMS player, I meet just after giving blood. I am sporting the beautiful purple bandage on my sore arm.
#82 Rookie Joe Klopfenstien is so tall (6'5"). #59 Tim McGarigle is also a Rookie new to the RAMS football team. They were both very nice and took time to meet the fans who were donating and signed autographs.This was a special event donating blood, with the opportunity to meet some football players from the St. Louis Rams team. There was radio stations set up at tables too. I meet some Rams, gave blood, ate cookies and pizza, drank small serving size juices, and rocked out to some music. Who knew donating blood could be so much fun?
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my arm is back to normal and bruise free now!
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