Eric Bristow works at the NHS
Haven't read through the rest of the posts, so this is probably replicated elsewhere...

I occasionally give blood (voluntarily). The last (and probably THE last) time I donated was a nightmare. Nursey puts needle into arm. I feel initial resistance, then needle goes in smoothly. Only for me to then feel uncomfortable resistance again. Nursey asks if I can put my legs together - I did so, thinking it may increase the blood flow or something. No, it was so she could sit on the bed and push again, rather like a snooker player taking a trick shot. I feel rather uncomfortable, and she notes this. Then notices a small bruise forming around the needle entry point. Saying she cannot continue due to the bruise, she retracts the needle. And drops the blood bag, which is about a quarter full.

A small amount of blood goes a long way... Bag hit the floor and burst. The floor looked like the opening beach scene in Saving Private Ryan.

(The reason it felt odd was she had put the needle through the vein and out the other side. My arm went purple from the elbow to the hand, as the knackered vein was bleeding into my arm. And the holes opened up every time I did anything strenuous - rugby, gym, wanking...)
(animal252 last activated his kitten hammer on, Thu 7 Aug 2008, 20:00, 3 replies)

Ow
Jesus Christ, only reading that made me feel nauseous. The thought of blood pouring inside the arm... uugh
(vladk2k, Fri 8 Aug 2008, 0:05, closed)

ew
Puts me right off donating blood..

But clicky for wank-related imagery!
(pineappleunderthesea mortal enemy of the apple since, Fri 8 Aug 2008, 10:22, closed)

ergh
Made me all light-headed **click** ... so not worth it for a PoundStretcher bourbon!
(Penguins_Made_Me_Do_It is a dolt ... and she don't care, Fri 8 Aug 2008, 15:04, closed)