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Lisa R.
Madison Township, PA
Duodenal Switch (12/26/07)
Member Since: 07/12/07
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Post Date: 2/2/12 2:07 pm
Hello all...it's been a long time since I've been on here, but everytime I need an answer, this is where I come.

I should know the answer to this, but I don't.  As DSers, I know we are not supposed to donate blood, but...how risky would it be for us to put ourselves on the National List?  I have a dear friend whose aunt will be in need of "something" to combat her rare form of leukemia.  I would like to be tested for her obviously, but I was wondering if this surgery takes us out of the running, so to speak.

I'm over four years out, and I'm doing pretty well.  No issues at all...

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LoveLifeHappiness
NC
Member Since: 09/09/11
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Post Date: 2/3/12 11:19 am
I'm not sure how to answer your question, but I've never been told that I couldn't donate blood.  I was told to wait at least 6-months post-surgery before donating, but otherwise, it's fine.  I actually gave last week and was fine afterwards.  Anyone else heard that we're not supposed to donate?
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Janet P.
Duodenal Switch (02/25/03)
Member Since: 11/23/02
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Post Date: 2/3/12 11:43 am
I was told never to donate blood, ever. I would assume the national registry is for bone marrow. I would suggest talking to your DS surgeon before signing up.

I would make sure you check your labs, specifically iron and ferritin. I would think donating blood could cause anemia.
Janet in Reston
DS 2/25/03
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