rjkveton 10 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 I hope its not considered inappropriate to post this here. For the second time in a little over a year I'm facing open heart surgery in the next couple of weeks. If there are any kind souls who would be willing to donate blood on my behalf it would be greatly appreciated. I think here in Mexico the cutoff age for donors is 65. I have a negative RH factor blood type, that being AB negative, so any negative RH blood type would be helpful. Once I'm through this I'll return the favor any way possible. Please ask your friends as well if you don't mind. Please communicate with me by private message here and I'll give you my contact information or you can send me yours. Thank you for your consideration, Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparks 54 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Will the donor age limit come into play ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Metuchenmama 83 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 It is always the first criteria checked when information is being taken for a potential donor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjkveton 10 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Yes I'm sure the age limit will come into play, so I called the Hospital and the person from the blood bank confirmed it was 65. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gringal 3,000 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 2 hours ago, rjkveton said: I hope its not considered inappropriate to post this here. For the second time in a little over a year I'm facing open heart surgery in the next couple of weeks. If there are any kind souls who would be willing to donate blood on my behalf it would be greatly appreciated. I think here in Mexico the cutoff age for donors is 65. I have a negative RH factor blood type, that being AB negative, so any negative RH blood type would be helpful. Once I'm through this I'll return the favor any way possible. Please ask your friends as well if you don't mind. Please communicate with me by private message here and I'll give you my contact information or you can send me yours. Thank you for your consideration, Russell The age limit is a major consideration. In the past, some people needing blood have turned to the colleges and/or training schools for this, with some success. Best wishes for a successful outcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjkveton 10 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thank you for the suggestion and your kind thoughts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JayBearII 338 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 I know my doctor keeps a list of people who will donate blood for a small consideration, around 200 pesos, to cover travel and time spent. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomgates 780 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Where to go? Is O+ acceptable? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WideSky 331 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Having just gone thru the 'getting blood donors' thing, each hospital has their own blood bank so the OP will need to specify which hospital to use. The blood banks generally want ANY blood type and RH factor and in some cases will take platelets. It will take about an hour+ of your time at the hospital to answer the questionnaire, height/weight/blood pressure, then they take a couple of vials to sample for acceptability, if the samples are good, then you give blood and have a small meal. Giving platelets takes much longer. My experience was at San Javier but I don't think the protocols will change much between hospitals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bajabrady 34 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Unfortunately im B+. But i feel it a civic duty to donate. I always have in the past. For some reason the thought never crossed my mind once I moved here. What's the procedure for donating here? Where do I go? Is there a bank located in lakeside? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WideSky 331 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Bajabrady - I would suggest putting your name on LCS's bloodline list; send an email to bloodline@lakechapalasociety.com (766-1976); you'll get called when you are needed. As I stated each hospital has their own bank so it may require you traveling to a specific hospital to donate. No such thing as a state-wide bank. Quite a long list of criteria and each hospital may vary a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bajabrady 34 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 That's a start. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjkveton 10 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 1 hour ago, tomgates said: Where to go? Is O+ acceptable? Tom for some reason my surgeon insists on blood donation that have a negative RH factor only. The blood bank at this hospital does not seems to have an interest in swaps. Also there is the 65 age limit which automatically eliminates many in my circle of friends from donating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjkveton 10 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 2 hours ago, JayBearII said: I know my doctor keeps a list of people who will donate blood for a small consideration, around 200 pesos, to cover travel and time spent. Could you please send me his name and phone number in a private message and I'll contact him if he makes his list available to patients outside of his practice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Natasha 620 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Another factor is any meds a person is taking --- some are OK, others would rule out possible donations. Wish I could help, but wrong blood type and over the age limit. Still, wish you all the best success both in getting donations AND with your surgery and post-op recovery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjkveton 10 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thanks Natasha. The meds a person is taking certainly figure into the equation along with other things making it very difficult to find donors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ferret 2,445 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I believe that LCS has a list of donors and also Cruz Roja. I'm just 65 now but have a hemoglobin of 16 mg% and take no meds... dumb rules. But I'm A+. I wish you the very best of luck with your surgery and your recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamontf 6 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've sent you a message Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjkveton 10 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 It turns out my surgeon informs me that A positive blood can be used for platelet donations. So if anyone has A+ or knows someone who does please let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamontf 6 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Russell went through the operation on April 27. There were bad complications and he is still in ICU. Does anyone have contact info for his next of kin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barcelonaman 651 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Good news is that he is improving.he has a friend with him and I believe his family are coming here very soon.outlook seems positive. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamontf 6 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Thx I had been chasing down some names of his close friends - glad someone was able to reach his family and happier about news of his improvement. Thx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barcelonaman 651 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Elisa in mamas bar SAT is the go to person for updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
latraviesa 3 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Does anyone have an update on Russell? He´s a dear old friend of mine and I´m not in town, seems he´s improving?? Rrrrrussell, if you´re there, let me know you´re okay, this is LR in San Miguel....xoxo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaChula2 50 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Any update for Russell? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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