Reading this thread makes me feel so guilty.

I am a *terrible* bleeder (sounds odd, but it's true). They usually have a heck of a time finding a vein - they usually end up poking both arms - and even then, I have to squeeze the tennis ball or whatever for dear life to get the bag to fill up.

The last time I donated, at our company's blood drive almost a year ago, I explained to the tech how it's sometimes hard to find a vein and he called over the nurse, explaining, "she's great at this". Well... several pokes later she acknowleged I was a challenge. And since I was one of the last appointments, they had to stay late because I took so doggone long to fill up the bag.

So I haven't participated in our company's blood drive since then. Oh, but I should! One thing the nurse suggested to me was that I drink lots of water several days beforehand.

OK, you folks have motivated me.