<![CDATA[Blood Donation]]>I've been donating blood 4 times a year since I was 25. I stopped for some years because I went thru 2 Caesarian Ops to deliver my 2 babies.


Now I continue to donate. I feel good after each donation because 1 bag of blood can save 3 lives. For those who think that blood donation makes you fat and are scared by all the other myths that peole say, it's not true. The blood has 3 components, the white blood cells, red blood cells and plasma which they will separate for different needs I think.

Long ago, blood donors are given a special medical benefit card where they get discount for hospitalization and medical care. They can also nominate 1 family member to be a beneficiary of the same scheme. They've done away with this scheme for many years as they don't want people to donate for these benefits. But I believe those who donate are not doing it for this.

About that couple, I don't think they are exchanging their blood for the cup of Milo and piece of cake. It's probably just a passing remark and don't mean to imply anything. :lol:

I strongly encourage all healthy individuals to donate blood. In a bad accident, sometimes the victim needs as many as 70 bags of blood.

For those people who had stayed in England for a certain period of time in the 80's, HSA has stopped them from donating about 10 years ago. They're afraid of them being mad cow disease carrier. My husband was one of them as he had lived in UK for 2 years. He was very disappointed as he was a donor since army days.

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MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2111092\" time=\"1687146672\" user_id=\"43981:

That's a good move. I been receiving msg asking me to donate say stock level low..but I don't think I can donate more than once a year..i was ok first 2 days after donation but after that I can't remember exactly how I felt but remember telling myself better dont do it frequently.
Surely any after-effects will be felt sooner? If you were OK the first 2 days, whatever you felt might have been from some other cause. I used to go during my lunch break (there was a centre near my office in those days), and was back at work after the milo and crackers. I hope they won't say I'm too old, or they find some other reason that I can't donate. And I hope the relax the restrictions soon! My husband too - he donated for several years at his workplace before the rule was imposed. We'll probably go as a \"double-date\"!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111117https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111117Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:59:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:51:12 GMT]]>That’s a good move. I been receiving msg asking me to donate say stock level low…but I don’t think I can donate more than once a year…i was ok first 2 days after donation but after that I can’t remember exactly how I felt but remember telling myself better dont do it frequently.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111092https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111092Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:51:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:40:11 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2111084\" time=\"1687143689\" user_id=\"3:

That's very good! I've had low blood pressure all my life and I don't think I can even afford a single blood donation :nailbite: I'll never forget the look on the medic's face when I was in NS and he was trying to get my blood pressure. After several attempts and checking his equipment, he said \"Are you alive?\" exasperatedly :roll: Now, I cannot squat for my than 5 seconds or I'll black out when I stand up. :sad:
I’ve lbp all my life too! Squat will be dizzy getting up & these days hv to be lifted up or try very hard to pull myself up. Not to be trifled with coz might just drop if I go donate (that is if they erroneously accept me). So sad to keep hearing blood bank low & I can’t do anything to help.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111090https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111090Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:40:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:08:27 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2111084\" time=\"1687143689\" user_id=\"3:

That's very good! I've had low blood pressure all my life and I don't think I can even afford a single blood donation :nailbite: I'll never forget the look on the medic's face when I was in NS and he was trying to get my blood pressure. After several attempts and checking his equipment, he said \"Are you alive?\" exasperatedly :roll: Now, I cannot squat for my than 5 seconds or I'll black out when I stand up. :sad:
Yours must be pretty low! Mine used to be 90/60 when I was younger, even during pregnancy, and did cause some consternation when I donated blood, and during antenatal checkups. The latest few times I've been more normal - about 100/70. But I'm nearly 60 now. My younger girl was turned away for low BP the last time she tried to donate blood - runs in the family.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111085https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111085Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:08:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:01:29 GMT]]>That's very good! I've had low blood pressure all my life and I don't think I can even afford a single blood donation :nailbite: I'll never forget the look on the medic's face when I was in NS and he was trying to get my blood pressure. After several attempts and checking his equipment, he said \"Are you alive?\" exasperatedly :roll: Now, I cannot squat for my than 5 seconds or I'll black out when I stand up. :sad:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111084https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111084Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:01:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:37:53 GMT]]>Finally! The restriction on those who lived in the UK will be eased!

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/blood-donation-o-type-ong-ye-kung-appeal-3568941

I donated blood a couple of times in my 20s before some medical treatments interrupted, and then this restriction was imposed. I hope to be able to donate a few more times before I get too old! I'm O+, and always feel so bad that I haven't been eligible to donate whenever there is a call for more donations.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111077https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2111077Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:37:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT]]>Singapore Red Cross encouraging blood donation as blood reserves are low again.


\"Close to 50% of Singaporeans with O blood type.
1% of Singaporeans with A-, B-, AB- and O- blood type.\"

https://redcross.sg/#bloodstock

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8WbfodySc4]

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2091026https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2091026Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:55 GMT]]>

Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2070988\" time=\"1655700232\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2070988 time=1655700232 user_id=195250]
Try to go early, no need to wait until Nov if you think your body condition is good, you are able to save someone's life.
Both donators look very bright and delightful in the video and that make me recall the saying \"助人為快樂之本\".[/quote]
I was thinking of Nov cos I'll be more free then, but you are right, \"you cannot do kindness too soon\" and 救人一命，胜造七级浮屠.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071041https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071041Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:09:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:43:51 GMT]]>

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2071020\" time=\"1655715625\" user_id=\"43981:

They will ask if you have been to say UK that period? How if we go holiday during that time but just say 3 weeks?
There are lots of questions to answer in the form! There's a minimum stay (I think 6 mths) within that range of years - can't remember exactly now, but I lived there for 3 yrs during that period.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071031https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071031Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:43:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:02:27 GMT]]>Yea same…it will be up to them whether they want to donate.

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slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2071018\" time=\"1655710448\" user_id=\"28674:

It doesn't have to be one or the other! Both can go. But isn't there an age limit for blood donation? Your daughter may be too young.

I leave it to my girls to decide for themselves as I don't think it works to force them. My squeamish older one refuses, and my younger one is slightly anaemic. She is happy to donate, but she is turned away about 50% of the time. She's started taking iron tablets daily, and still got turned away recently, but then went again a couple of weeks later and just made it. My husband and I, though very willing, aren't allowed, which is a pity.
They will ask if you have been to say UK that period? How if we go holiday during that time but just say 3 weeks?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071020https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071020Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:34:08 GMT]]>

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2071014\" time=\"1655708657\" user_id=\"43981:

Slmkhoo, I agree..sometimes my dd will feel dizzy though not so much now and I m not sure if due to skipping meals when busy in school. I rather I go donate instead of asking her to go. I wanted to bring her along for blood test but she kept saying no need. Ok la I defer hers to Sept and mine to Jul.
It doesn't have to be one or the other! Both can go. But isn't there an age limit for blood donation? Your daughter may be too young.

I leave it to my girls to decide for themselves as I don't think it works to force them. My squeamish older one refuses, and my younger one is slightly anaemic. She is happy to donate, but she is turned away about 50% of the time. She's started taking iron tablets daily, and still got turned away recently, but then went again a couple of weeks later and just made it. My husband and I, though very willing, aren't allowed, which is a pity.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071018https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071018Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:34:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:04:17 GMT]]>Slmkhoo, I agree…sometimes my dd will feel dizzy though not so much now and I m not sure if due to skipping meals when busy in school. I rather I go donate instead of asking her to go. I wanted to bring her along for blood test but she kept saying no need. Ok la I defer hers to Sept and mine to Jul.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071014https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071014Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:04:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:51:38 GMT]]>

Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2071002\" time=\"1655705051\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2071002 time=1655705051 user_id=195250]
Those restrictions are aimed to protect the patients. How to encourage more youngsters to donate blood? :?[/quote]
Many of the restrictions are to do with travelling - and who doesn't travel a lot (ignoring the Covid years)? And there are so many restrictions about flu, antibiotics, other illnesses etc. For a lot of young people who are already pressed for time, reading it all, and then trying to fit in a slot, is nearly impossible, so they give up. Then there are many girls who are under the weight limit or menstruating or anaemic. And finally, I find that many young people, including men, are squeamish. No easy solution.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071012https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071012Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:51:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:47:48 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2071000\" time=\"1655704858\" user_id=\"3:

Wow. 90/60 is very low. Are you sure you are still alive?? 😂

OK good. I'll try to look at that site first for more info.
Was 90/60 for quite a while, but I don't bother to take my BP often so I don't know exactly how long. I know my BP was around there through those early years when I donated blood a few times before the rule was made, and through 2 pregnancies (and yes, I was always asked \"do you feel dizzy?\"). But other than slight dizziness if I stood up too quickly from sqautting or sitting on the floor, I was generally fine. With age, I am now around 100 or 110/70 (as of a year or so ago).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071009https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071009Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:47:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:04:11 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2070997\" time=\"1655703743\" user_id=\"28674:


I haven't been able to donate blood for many years because the Blood Bank stopped accepting blood from those who lived in the UK during the \"BSE\" days. And there are so many other restrictions, I'm not surprised that they don't have enough donors.
Those restrictions are aimed to protect the patients. How to encourage more youngsters to donate blood? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071002https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071002Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:04:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:58 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2070997\" time=\"1655703743\" user_id=\"28674:

Your BP doesn't sound exceptionally low - there's no difference for men vs women? My BP used to be 90/60 and I was able to donate blood.
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Wow. 90/60 is very low. Are you sure you are still alive?? 😂

OK good. I'll try to look at that site first for more info.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071000https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071000Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:42:23 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2070981\" time=\"1655698352\" user_id=\"3:

My normal blood pressure is 105. I think if my blood pressure goes above 110, it means I'm walking. 120 means I'm jogging. 130? Well... I've yet to reach that yet 😂

So how? Can I donate blood or not?
Your BP doesn't sound exceptionally low - there's no difference for men vs women? My BP used to be 90/60 and I was able to donate blood.

I haven't been able to donate blood for many years because the Blood Bank stopped accepting blood from those who lived in the UK during the \"BSE\" days. And there are so many other restrictions, I'm not surprised that they don't have enough donors.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070997https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070997Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:42:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:43:52 GMT]]>

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2070962\" time=\"1655693103\" user_id=\"162894:

My last blood donation was quite a couple of years ago. It was a bad experience cos the nurse had to try a few times before she successfully got the needle in, so it kind-of put me off. 😓 I'll probably go for it this Nov.
Try to go early, no need to wait until Nov if you think your body condition is good, you are able to save someone's life.
Both donators look very bright and delightful in the video and that make me recall the saying \"助人為快樂之本\".

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070988Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:43:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:28:27 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2070981\" time=\"1655698352\" user_id=\"3:


My normal blood pressure is 105. I think if my blood pressure goes above 110, it means I'm walking. 120 means I'm jogging. 130? Well... I've yet to reach that yet 😂

So how? Can I donate blood or not?
We may check whether we can donate blood from the below in HSA website.

https://www.hsa.gov.sg/blood-donation/can-i-donate

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070983https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070983Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:28:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:12:32 GMT]]>

Nebbermind\" post_id=\"2070970\" time=\"1655695686\" user_id=\"15571:

Is it still low? You must be a very 'zhai' steady guy!
No lah... it only means more extra work for me. When I was in the hospital, they have to seemed to be always taking my blood pressure. So I had to get up and walk and they would tap (beat actually) my hand until they see some veins pop up! It's almost like taking an injection :rant: .

My normal blood pressure is 105. I think if my blood pressure goes above 110, it means I'm walking. 120 means I'm jogging. 130? Well... I've yet to reach that yet 😂

So how? Can I donate blood or not?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070981https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070981Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:12:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:46:51 GMT]]>

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2070973\" time=\"1655696454\" user_id=\"43981:

Should be fresh yeah 😂

I wonder if we can choose how much to donate. Got bag sizes to opt for.. like M or L?
according to website there is a range. so perhaps depending on whether male/female, height&weight and bp bah.
I think if bp too low then it'll take a long time to fill up

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070978https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070978Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:46:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:40:54 GMT]]>

Nebbermind\" post_id=\"2070971\" time=\"1655695849\" user_id=\"15571:

unlikely coz all the things they will be using would be 'fresh'. Would be like vaccination, use and throw...except the needle will be inside you for a longer time 😆
Should be fresh yeah 😂

I wonder if we can choose how much to donate. Got bag sizes to opt for.. like M or L?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070973https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070973Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:40:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Blood Donation on Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:30:49 GMT]]>

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2070969\" time=\"1655695488\" user_id=\"43981:

That's also my worry..in addition to main one as in will I get infected by whatever due to 'mis'handling process..I know I may be at the extreme side.. but I think I will give it a try soon.
unlikely coz all the things they will be using would be 'fresh'. Would be like vaccination, use and throw...except the needle will be inside you for a longer time 😆

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