I did it!!
#51444 - 03/17/04 09:50 AM
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As some of you may know, back in October (Columbus Day to be exact  ), I chaired my first blood drive. I wanted to give SO BAD and was temporarily deferred for low iron. I was so disappointed.  We ended up collecting 29 pints (1 short of our goal of 30) and people kept telling me that if it wasn't for me, they wouldn't have gotten any since I put the whole thing together. Well, that's true, but I was still disappointed.
Anyway, today we had another blood drive (my theme to get people to sign up was "Give a pint, drink a pint - Happy St. Patty's Day!" LOL), and I've been trying SO hard to try to eat okay for IBS and make sure to get my iron up....and it worked!! I gave blood for the first time today, and I feel awesome!!!
Just had to share! 
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Re: I did it!!
#51447 - 03/17/04 09:56 AM
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melitami
Reged: 02/23/04
Posts: 1213
Loc: Ewing, NJ, USA (IBS-D, Vegetarian)
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I know how you feel, Mags! My problem isn't iron, it's weighing enough  I've only weighed enough once to give blood, and I was fine afterwards. I'm barely over the weight requirement right now, so maybe next blood drive for me!
CONGRATS!
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Melissa
Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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That is great Mags... and such a wonderful feeling!!
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Ha! You are right over in Philly - you can try at my next drive!  I'm right across from Philadelphia.
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That is great Mags... and such a wonderful feeling!!
Yes - I can't decide if the great feeling is from being excited, proud, blood loss, or all of the above.
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Re: I did it!!
#51459 - 03/17/04 10:08 AM
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jenX
Reged: 08/11/03
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Loc: Richmond, VA
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WAY TO GO, MAGS!
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I remember you talking about your goal - glad to hear you reached it! 
Next time, give another pint for me.
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- Jennifer
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LOL - Thanks!
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Yay for Mags!
#51509 - 03/17/04 10:38 AM
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Kree
Reged: 10/08/03
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Loc: Northern NY
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Mags, that's great! I know what a good feeling that is. Congrats!
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"Anyone can exercise, but this kind of lethargy takes real discipline." -Garfield
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YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!! That's AWESOME! Do you find out who it helps? That's so inspiring! How did you get involved in this in the 1st place...what inspired you?
THREE CHEERS FOR MAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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