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Old 07-24-2016, 02:20 PM
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Default Tips for what to do before donating blood.
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Seems I have some difficult veins in my left arm to use for phlebotomists' needle sticks. That and supposedly if you are nor properly hydrated that is also a problem.

I will take another stab at it soon.

Up to 12.125 gallons now and I did get a few rewards for attempting to donate. And got to joke around with the staff there.

Here are some tips on what to do before donating--
How to Enlarge Small Veins for Plasma Donation |Blood Plasma Donation Tips