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Post by iridethecannibus on Feb 20, 2007 3:13:59 GMT -5
I know many of the people on this board are a little short on cash for Roo, or are maybe just hoping to get those extra hundreds for VIP. recently, i've done some math and investigation on Plasma donation. We have a place near us called Biolife Plasma Services, and you can make some fairly decent money and get to have that whole "saving someone's life" satisfaction. You can do it twice a week, and while i'm pretty sure it varies from center to center as to how much you get paid, I know the one by me pays $25/per visit. That's 50 bucks a week for 3 hours of sitting there. Clearly, this wouldn't be a good option for those afraid of needles, but for anyone who's comfortable giving blood, you may want to look into it. Here's the link to the biolife place, I know they have locations in 20 different states, maybe near you...
That's a good idea, and a service to your community too. Years ago I used to go donate with a few friends for extra spending money. It's pretty chill if you don't have a problem with needles being stuck in ya. We got to lay down on a comfy bed and watch movies, all while getting paid. I think the first time I went through the whole process, they gave me more than the standard rate, like $40 or $50. I think they do that because of the time it takes to go through the screening process. Get your Bonnaroo buddies together and check it out.
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
I did this all the time during my freshman year of college.
We'd hop into my buddy's hoopty station wagon, roll around the corner into the "questionable" neighborhood, and head into the plasma center. It was all well and good for a couple of months. Juice, cookies, helping out others, and most importantly...cash for cheap beer and cigs. Then one day as I was laying in the little medical recliner, going through the motions, I felt a sharp pain and the technician said "oops, missed the vein." No big deal, right? Then again..."oops, I'm so sorry, lemme try again." This happened three or four times before I said "ok, I'm done." I went back to the dorms with a slightly bruised arm and within 24 hours, it looked like something from Requiem For a Dream. Being the careless drunk I was (am), I dismissed it and let it get really, really ugly, before healing itself.
Don't ever be afraid of "pain" when donating blood or plasma - it is just a myth that it hurts. Personally, I am NOT a masochist, and I've donated over six gallons (yes, I said gallons) of blood! If it hurt, I wouldn't do it! Yes, you will feel a needle stick in your arm when they start - then there is no more discomfort. Honest. Do yourself and your fellow man a favor - donate blood or sell plasma: doesn't matter - just get it out there! TNFatman
Post by danielbosman on Feb 20, 2007 13:49:15 GMT -5
I gave plasma for a full year, it was alright for beer money in college...but now when the weather changes my arms hurt, no joke. It can leave a lot of scar tissue.
But for VIP Bonnaroo tickets, whats a little scar tissue ;D
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
Post by oatmealschnappz on Feb 20, 2007 16:16:06 GMT -5
Giving plasma doesn't hurt. It isn't comfortable but, after the initial poke it's over. I used to do it all the time and (thankfully) never had a bad experience like Aquarium. Eventhough it is a community service of sorts, I can't bring myself to do it anymore. My first apartment was across the alley from the plasma-donation center in Knoxville and I gave so much that I still have pretty-bad "tracks" on my arms.
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
yeah for sure. they have some ridiculously high standards. i guess i can understand, if i was some chick and i didn't have to meet or even know the dude i was getting seed from i'd only want the cream of the crop too (no pun intended! ;D)
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by drlawyerindianchef on Feb 20, 2007 17:48:19 GMT -5
Sperm banks should be thankful that Bonnaroo-goers are trying to give sperm, because that way they're ensuring that the gene for good taste in music is being passed on. If the only men giving are the one's that have exposed their sperm to countless hours of Good Charlotte and My Chemical Romance, well than I think the apocalypse may be coming a little sooner than expected.
Don't ever be afraid of "pain" when donating blood or plasma - it is just a myth that it hurts. Personally, I am NOT a masochist, and I've donated over six gallons (yes, I said gallons) of blood! If it hurt, I wouldn't do it! Yes, you will feel a needle stick in your arm when they start - then there is no more discomfort. Honest. Do yourself and your fellow man a favor - donate blood or sell plasma: doesn't matter - just get it out there! TNFatman
Six gallons? I'll be impressed when you do that in one sitting.
I'd give blood, but I tend to have poor veins. I had surgery last month and it took them eight tries to get the IV in. So, a shaved arm, track marks, and tons of bruising later, they ended up knocking me out and poking me while I was asleep.
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
Post by iridethecannibus on Feb 21, 2007 4:46:29 GMT -5
there is no drug testing involved with plasma donation. it would be unadvisable to donate while under the influence of any substances, however, and they won't let you donate if you're drunk (duh, i know, but it says it on their website)
Post by giant shroom on Feb 21, 2007 11:59:33 GMT -5
Plasma Selling:
1. They give you a quick "physical" on your first trip, but I KNOW it did not include a 5-panel (I would have failed two). 2. It does not take three hours unless you are not trying . You have to keep clenching your fist and you can be out in less than one hour. 3. $25 is pretty cheap. In college I was getting $35-50. 4. They usually play some good movies.
One time I rode my moped in the snow to get some $$$ at the plasma center in East Lansing MI... I was so f'ing cold when I got there (93.1 body temp) that they would not let me sell... College.
I never sold plasma (cuz I don't like needles), but my freshman year of college, my roommate, Jenny, and one of our friends, Julie, did it a couple of times. Part way through the last time they went, Jenny looked over at Julie who was very, very pale. It turned out that her vein had rolled over. To be honest, I don't even really know what the consequences of that are, but it was apparently pretty unpleasant for Julie. Doesn't seem like its terribly common. I know my boyfriend sold a lot of plasma way back when, and he never had a bad experience.
Post by msfelithatsme on Feb 23, 2007 10:04:49 GMT -5
drlawyerindianchef said:
Sperm banks should be thankful that Bonnaroo-goers are trying to give sperm, because that way they're ensuring that the gene for good taste in music is being passed on.
i couldnt agree more with this statement! what a very very necessary gene!
