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Kevinf2349 wrote:

chabouk wrote:I wish I could, but they won't take my blood. I was stationed in Europe for three years in the 1980s, so I might have mad cow disease.

They won't take mine either...something about not wanting CJD over here.....oh wait a minute it is already!....but still they insist that I am a mad cow carrier for some reason. One roast beef and Yorkshore pudding too many maybe?

I used to give blood every 6 months in Blighty with no issues whatsoever.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood center is 5 years in Europe. As I was only there for 3.5, I'm eligible

I just did about 2 months ago. They take double reds from me usually, do the quarterly thing as well.
They make sure to call and let me know as soon as I'm eligible again! Guess it's because they like my blood type
Unfortunately, with my recent surgery, I think I'm not eligible for another year now

I'll have to re-read the donation rules to verify, but I'm pretty sure surgery (and tattoos) kick you out for a year.

They have that 'point system' for redemption for gifts and prizes and stuff. Sort of makes me angry sometimes that they have to bribe people with that in order to donate. I usually just give the points back.
I'm just in it for the cookies and juice!

EDIT: Woohoo! Apparently I was incorrect!

Major surgery performed in hospital/surgery clinic (no blood used) ------ You can donate if you have resumed normal activities