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Hmmm....

Sunday the 17th of December you say????

Work Xmas party Friday night...free alcohol...(anything you can drink!)

B'day on Saturday 16th December...won't even have a chance to be hung over!

So i think ill be too pi55ed to give blood Sunday! Although i would LOVE to :P Will have to go another time and check these nurses out myself :laugh:

Same boat

Work xmas Friday

my b'day on the sat

I dont think i would have slept by 10am Sunday... lol

Why mate it sunday mornings anyhow?

Even if im not diseased, how the phark would i even make it

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you could go and fill out the form.

when it gets to the living overseas questions, be honest and see what they say...

at the end of last year i went and when filling in the 'in the last 12 months' questions, it asked if i'd had chicken pox so i had to tick yes to that one.

got into the little room and the lady went through my form and asked when i had the chicken pox, i said it was in May and i was still able to donate

Got my letter yesterday too - for 18/12.

I'm checking with Nurse Debbie, but I reckon it won't be a drama, as they always need blood, and they particularly need it over the Xmas culling season on the roads.

My only concern is for James, who would be 1 week early.

(Strangely, Debbie initially told me Dec/3 was the eligibility date, which is why I confirmed 17/12. Anyway...)

More to the point Greg - I may be in QLD that day...
Well, that would solve the dilemma of the "1 week early".

Roy, not really, I trust you (though millions wouldn't!). More so I can get enrolment forms to those who haven't previously given.

Al, i i can stay off the grog then anyone can. That said if you have major plans the night before...i dont think beign hung over is a good idea. For no other reason then they are takign blood out of you and im told some ppl can be light headed etc after it and your not to do anything too intense after donating. So beign under the weather probably increases the chances of you beign even worse for wear after donating

Seriously- My question has not been answered

Is there a certain amount of time that is required to be alcohol free, before donating?

Greg can you send a form to: [email protected]

non in your system when you donate....

fairly simple isn't it?!

:) look at that.... i did a search :(

Alcohol - I had several alcoholic drinks before going to give blood. Can I donate?

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service does not take blood from anyone under the influence of alcohol because intoxication affects ones ability to answer the donor questionnaire and declaration and to tolerate blood withdrawal.

http://www.donateblood.com.au/

http://svc026.wic006v.server-web.com/page....rent=30#answer4

http://svc026.wic006v.server-web.com/page....8&parent=31

Got my letter yesterday too - for 18/12.

I'm checking with Nurse Debbie, but I reckon it won't be a drama, as they always need blood, and they particularly need it over the Xmas culling season on the roads.

My only concern is for James, who would be 1 week early.

(Strangely, Debbie initially told me Dec/3 was the eligibility date, which is why I confirmed 17/12. Anyway...)

OK, checked with Nurse Debbie, who has responded thusly:
I've checked your eligibility again and the system is saying the 6th of Dec. You are actually eligible every 10 weeks but we send letters based on a 12 week cycle, as Doctors recommend only 4 donations a year.

So, it would seem there shouldn't be a problem.

Al - as I can't go this time (will be interstate) - I'll arrange a visit in a week or so. Will let you, and any other alcoholics know - so you can prepare.

This means you - Bec and Stickers :laugh:

Will also back it up with some eatery and poolery at the Playboy Mansion.

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Well, I'm on. If you're going to Ash's bash, then you might not be on for Sunday.

There's an earlier post (#56, 4 above this one) regarding how they determine your next donation time.

Any other late starters want to join us Sunday 10am?

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