Originally Posted by Spiff

I did a double donation this week. This was the first time I did this.

The process took a little longer since they had to collect 2 units of fluid and then return one unit of fluid without the red blood cells. The anti-coagulent felt a little weird (cool, numbing sensation to arm and face) but overall, not too bad at all.

I will be deferred for another year when I return to India so I'm glad I was able to help out while I still could.