I think of songs by the group Soft Cell. In a message dated 2/23/2005 12:25:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, John Ellingsworth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>I once did a drug study where the doctor decided HE would take my blood, >except he didnt know what he was doing, and he poked me and I yelled OW! >and he yanked the needle out and blood spurted across his face smearing >his glasses and all over his nice whitecoat ... I didn't faint but sure >felt queasy ... > >Then there was the time I was giving blood and the nurse was cleaning me >up and placed the nice hot blood bag on my chest and as I lay there >looking at it all warm and life-like I started seeing black spots and I >said (direct quote - note use of quotes) "nurse I think I am going to >faint" and she started putting ice bags on me and I pointed to the blood >bag and she said "oh" and moved it ... I didn't faint but I sure felt >queasy ... > >They sent me a letter full of falsehoods about testing positive for >some alien lifeform which was later proven to be false by more >accomplished doctors, but it didn't change their mind since once you are >tainted in their mind you are always tainted ... but never apologized >about it or the fainting episodes ... > >I think if you just shut your eyes and meditate on something you will be >fine. > >John > > > > �Today Dubin, Elisabeth wrote: > >> I have a serious question on this topic. �I gave blood once in college >> and fainted, so I have never done it again. �Has anyone had this >> experience? �Maybe I would try again. �I could drink a lot of grape >> juice or something beforehand. �Any tips? >> >> >> >> ELISABETH DUBIN >> Hillier ARCHITECTURE >> One South Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3502 | T 215 636-9999 | F >> 215 636-9989 | hillier.com >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth F. >> Campion >> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 11:43 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [UC] Red Cross, restrictions on taking, but not on giving blood >> >> >> Dear Fred, Ann and neighbors, >> >> I am also a disqualified, multi-gallon donor. >> While I have recovered from Hepatitis, I test positive for the >> antibodies. >> And since I can't give, I raise awareness. >> >> Each restriction has a reason. >> If enough "safe" blood can be stored than donors won't fear that the >> cost of a few extra years is to die later of "AIDS", or "Mad Cow" or >> "Hepatitis". >> >> While practicing gay men can not give. >> They can and do receive. >> Now that you and Gary are "Fifty Somethings" the odds of needing blood >> may increase. >> >> I can no longer give, but am amazed that just in my own family, at least >> three people have been saved, to recover, because some generous donor >> made time to give blood. >> >> Hopefully, a better balance �between risk and restriction can be found, >> but in the meantime, we might want to focus on sending those who meet >> the Red Cross's "low risk" definitions to give blood. �The rest of us >> can promote this work and hand out the juice and the donuts. >> >> My Larry is an 0-. >> He is the "Universal Donor". >> He gives every 56 days. >> And has even been tapped for an extra half pint during a few pediatric >> emergencies. >> I am proud of his generosity. >> The stick means nothing to him, for him it is finding the time to get >> down to Northern Liberties to make the donation. >> The SFDS drive brings the opportunity to our home court. >> It is in our best and future interests to support it. >> >> Best! >> Liz >> >> ---- >> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named >> "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see >> <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. >> >> >> >> ---- >> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the >> list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see >> <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. >> > >-- >Thanks, > >John Ellingsworth >2005-02-23 >---- >You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the >list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see ><http://www.purple.com/list.html>. > ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
