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10-01-2009, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tega Cay, SC
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Weight Statistics August 2, 2007 Start Date:
August 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
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121 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index44.3192247717 BMI Start:
25.3700155937 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Doc: I am writing to ask about giving blood?  I remember being told by my surgeon's office that after the surgery I should not plan on giving blood. Not that I had before the surgery because I'm a big woosey when it comes to blood -- but I am now working for The American Red Cross and I'm thinking I really should get over my fear and give some -- that is if I can medically?
Can I?
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10-01-2009, 10:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota..ya sure, u betcha!
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Good question. I have been a donor in the past and am wondering if I still can be.
Awaiting the answer!
salli lou
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10-01-2009, 10:37 PM
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What's the criteria for donating blood? Red Cross and other blood banks have one, so the first thing to do is to check that out. They should have standards about people who had surgery etc, especially for infectious diseases that can be contracted through blood such as viral hepatitis, BSE, etc. For instance, I can't donate blood here anymore because I spent more than 24hours in Great Britain in the late '80s when BSE was an ongoing issue there, due to the Japanese Red Cross criteria.
Your surgeon's concern probably is that you are more susceptible to anemia due to iron and VB12, VD absorbtion issues. Even if your numbers are fine, it may take you longer for your blood levels to recover.
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10-02-2009, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tega Cay, SC
Posts: 1,014
Weight Statistics August 2, 2007 Start Date:
August 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
162 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7561837456 % % Lost:
Christmas, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3192247717 BMI Start:
25.3700155937 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks Doc, that at least makes sense in terms of why they recommended not to give blood. I will check with the Red Cross and see. Although in my conversation with one of the head nurses for the Red Cross here, she did say that because of all the medical advances they have made with blood collection and processing, that many of the "older" requirements no longer apply, but they can't get the "word" out there that people should try again. Here in the US only 5% of people donate blood -- just increasing it by 1% would save so many more lives. So I'm hoping that I will be able to find a way to donate. Thanks again!
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10-02-2009, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
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Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
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Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
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Jill, can you let us know what you find out, please?
CT
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10-02-2009, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
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Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
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226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
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This is a very good question. I have always wanted to give blood. My chances though every time I went to give I had just had some type of surgery and found out I couldnt for atleast a year after. So...... please let us know. I wonder if the meds we take also would interfere with any of that?
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10-02-2009, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
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226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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And to add to this........ People who give it are life savers for sure. Back last November 6 people saved mine........ yes I had to have 6 units to get back all that I had lost because of a ulcer. It does make a huge difference to let somone to live.
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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10-02-2009, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,641
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have a rare blood type (AB+). I was once called in by the Red Cross Center to provide half of a total blood replacement for a preemie with Rh factor rejection. I've given 6 gallons so far, but none since surgery. I'd like to know if I can get back in the game.
(I've also been matched as a marrow donor a couple of times, but never had to go all the way through with it. Another worthy thing we can do to save a life without major inconvenience.)
CT
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Dare to live your dream!!
If you want to be healthy for life, do for life the things that get you healthy!! Living healthy takes work. Dying fat is easy!! "That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the nature of the task has changed, but that our capacity to do has increased." - HJ Grant
"Do, or do not. There is no try!" - Yoda
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10-02-2009, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North
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My dad is AB- very rare. On his 71st birthday (a few years ago) he gave his 17th gallon. He too did a direct transfusion to save a newborn. Giving blood is a tremendous gift to mankind.
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08-03-2010, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Central Kentucky
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184 lb Weight Loss:
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I was just wondering the same thing. We're having a blood drive at work tomorrow, and I was wondering if I'd be eligible. I guess I should just call the Red Cross. ??
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