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I've been wondering if donating platelets doesn't get in the way too much, it would be awesome to do. Anyone on here have experience?
- not everyone can do it. you need strong circulation as the machine not only draws blood out of you, it pumps it back in through the same needle once platelets removed.
- it takes longer (used to be 2.5 hours when i last did it about 5 years ago, but i think the machines have been improved since then). to compensate there's a TV and better selection of reading material, but you get used to it and remember to bring a book.
- it's also more of a commitment, frequency wise. I think it's once a month or so
- you can't do it everywhere as the machines are quite hefty - i think the only place in London is St George's in Tooting, but could be wrong.
but overall, if you can deal with the above, you really really should. it's saving lives in exchange for a bit of reading time. no brainer!
- not everyone can do it. you need strong circulation as the machine not only draws blood out of you, it pumps it back in through the same needle once platelets removed.
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hamrack
Thanks. It's been easier fitting it in since I moved to London as there are so many sessions.
I've been wondering if donating platelets doesn't get in the way too much, it would be awesome to do. Anyone on here have experience?