adventurechick 0 #1 July 25, 2006 I just kinda realized today that I'm a bit broke.... so I'm going to sell my plasma for jump tickets! Has anyone done this before? How long does it take? Would I be alright to jump right after? PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #2 July 25, 2006 That's odd. I give it away. I think I'd have an ethical problem with selling it. Buuuuuuuuuut . . . it takes about an hour to an hour and a half, and you'll feel fine right after. Losing red blood cells is what makes you feel weak/tired/crappy after giving blood, and you get all those back during the process. Edit: grammar stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antifnsocial 0 #3 July 25, 2006 Your kidding right? Did some jackass Skygod put that idea into your head??Please feel free to reply to my posts and pm's, but only if you're smart enough to understand what they really mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #4 July 25, 2006 I thought I was going to get a good deal on a plasma TV Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #5 July 25, 2006 Quote Your kidding right? Did some jackass Skygod put that idea into your head?? Nope, they advertise it around the campus to us poor college students... and if you do it regularly you get paid $180.00 a month. I figure that would cover the costs for some jump tickets a month. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #6 July 25, 2006 They advertise the same thing in College Station. I'm not sure how much they pay for donating plasma... but I know a few people who do it and haven't had any problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PostWhorse 0 #7 July 25, 2006 They won't let me. Apparently it was something to do with heroin. Post Whorse was here. The semi-official dropzone.com mascot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #8 July 25, 2006 While my problem is not heroin, they won't let me sell plasma for the same reason I can't donate blood.... ... I lived in England for more than 18 months in the 1980's and could possibly have mad cow disease... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 July 25, 2006 QuoteI just kinda realized today that I'm a bit broke.... so I'm going to sell my plasma for jump tickets! Has anyone done this before? How long does it take? Would I be alright to jump right after? For some reason I thought it was illegal these days to pay people for plasma. Anyway, I did it years ago. It's sort of a two-step process. First they take a bunch of blood then, after extracting the plasma, they put the remaining stuff back in you. No big deal. When I did it the medical screening beforehand was a real joke. A "doctor" asked me a few questions and was checking off the answers before I had the opportunity to answer. It was pretty funny. Make sure you drink plenty of water afterward and you should be fine for jumping. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fields 0 #10 July 25, 2006 donate an ovum or spare kidney. Then you can get more buck for your bang."And the sky is blue and righteous in every direction" Survivor Chuck Palahniuk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fields 0 #11 July 25, 2006 That is what I thought. I had heard the blood products industry didn't pay any longer, because of concerns that people would not be truthful during the screening process. You know the "Have you ever been incarcerated for more than 72 hours? Have you ever posted drunk to dz.com?" type questions."And the sky is blue and righteous in every direction" Survivor Chuck Palahniuk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #12 July 25, 2006 When I've done it, it's not a "first they", and "then they" type process. It's simultaneous (relatively, anyway). Out one arm and in the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #13 July 25, 2006 How about getting a part time job or start packing, both those will pay for jumps. Selling body stuff is well wrong in my personal opinion, that should be donated.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TEB6363 0 #14 July 25, 2006 I have not donated just plasma.. But someone told me it hurt like a bitch because they were 'pushing' the 'unused' portion back into the other arm.. Not gentle like an IV drip.. Painfull like a continual shot in the arm.. Since you've donated hon.. Is it that bad?? Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #15 July 25, 2006 No, it really just flows in. Actually, the arm they take from gets a bit sore, because it needs a little suction. But it's not too bad at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #16 July 25, 2006 I have been "donating" plasma for about a month now---my father used to do it for 4 years in a row! Anyway, people supposedly got paid for donating blood way back when. Now, the facilities usually reimburse for plasma donations, due to the long time commitment required. ( Plus, I usually drive 35 mins. just to get to the plasma center! ) There's nothing wrong with that, IMHO. Some of us actually need the extra $$. Once the procedure starts, it takes me about 30 minutes to donate. Decide for yourself if it's something you really want to do, and don't let others judge you.( But, there are some risks involved with donating plasma, that you may want to check out). Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TEB6363 0 #17 July 25, 2006 Dang, That reminds me I have to donate blood tomorrow.. That way I'm good for the weekend to jump.. Thanks Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nitrox100 0 #18 July 25, 2006 Modern Apheresis machines do it with a single needle. The flow direction switches as blood is drawn, centrifuged, separated then the unneeded component is returned. To the original poster: I donate platelets 20 times a year because of the good feeling you get in saving a life. If you want money for jumping I would recommend packing or exotic dancing. Also, because of reduction in blood volume aviation activities should be avoided for 72 hours after a donation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fields 0 #19 July 26, 2006 What reduction in blood volume is there with a platelet donation or were you referring to plasma donation? I am curious, as I often go jump right after a double yield of platelets."And the sky is blue and righteous in every direction" Survivor Chuck Palahniuk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #20 July 26, 2006 Quotedonate an ovum or spare kidney. Then you can get more buck for your bang was watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adventurechick 0 #21 July 26, 2006 Quotewas watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs.... I've actually already applied to be an egg donor. It's a long process though. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #22 July 26, 2006 Quotewas watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs..... that's an expensive omletMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MF42 0 #23 July 26, 2006 10k apiece? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryanocerous 0 #24 July 26, 2006 it's up to 10k after a series of 'harvests' i think. hahah. they can pull at least 10 eggs each time. craziness. they hop you up on fertility drugs. So i've heard something about guys donated a testicle for 70k. dunno how true it is, but that would be a lot of jump tickets. :-P i like my testes though, thank you. :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #25 July 26, 2006 Are you thinking of donating eggs also for money? Why not get a job? You havent answered that yet on why you wont pack for pay or get a part time job, instead of farming your body offSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
lisamariewillbe 1 #13 July 25, 2006 How about getting a part time job or start packing, both those will pay for jumps. Selling body stuff is well wrong in my personal opinion, that should be donated.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #14 July 25, 2006 I have not donated just plasma.. But someone told me it hurt like a bitch because they were 'pushing' the 'unused' portion back into the other arm.. Not gentle like an IV drip.. Painfull like a continual shot in the arm.. Since you've donated hon.. Is it that bad?? Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #15 July 25, 2006 No, it really just flows in. Actually, the arm they take from gets a bit sore, because it needs a little suction. But it's not too bad at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #16 July 25, 2006 I have been "donating" plasma for about a month now---my father used to do it for 4 years in a row! Anyway, people supposedly got paid for donating blood way back when. Now, the facilities usually reimburse for plasma donations, due to the long time commitment required. ( Plus, I usually drive 35 mins. just to get to the plasma center! ) There's nothing wrong with that, IMHO. Some of us actually need the extra $$. Once the procedure starts, it takes me about 30 minutes to donate. Decide for yourself if it's something you really want to do, and don't let others judge you.( But, there are some risks involved with donating plasma, that you may want to check out). Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TEB6363 0 #17 July 25, 2006 Dang, That reminds me I have to donate blood tomorrow.. That way I'm good for the weekend to jump.. Thanks Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nitrox100 0 #18 July 25, 2006 Modern Apheresis machines do it with a single needle. The flow direction switches as blood is drawn, centrifuged, separated then the unneeded component is returned. To the original poster: I donate platelets 20 times a year because of the good feeling you get in saving a life. If you want money for jumping I would recommend packing or exotic dancing. Also, because of reduction in blood volume aviation activities should be avoided for 72 hours after a donation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fields 0 #19 July 26, 2006 What reduction in blood volume is there with a platelet donation or were you referring to plasma donation? I am curious, as I often go jump right after a double yield of platelets."And the sky is blue and righteous in every direction" Survivor Chuck Palahniuk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #20 July 26, 2006 Quotedonate an ovum or spare kidney. Then you can get more buck for your bang was watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adventurechick 0 #21 July 26, 2006 Quotewas watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs.... I've actually already applied to be an egg donor. It's a long process though. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #22 July 26, 2006 Quotewas watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs..... that's an expensive omletMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MF42 0 #23 July 26, 2006 10k apiece? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryanocerous 0 #24 July 26, 2006 it's up to 10k after a series of 'harvests' i think. hahah. they can pull at least 10 eggs each time. craziness. they hop you up on fertility drugs. So i've heard something about guys donated a testicle for 70k. dunno how true it is, but that would be a lot of jump tickets. :-P i like my testes though, thank you. :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #25 July 26, 2006 Are you thinking of donating eggs also for money? Why not get a job? You havent answered that yet on why you wont pack for pay or get a part time job, instead of farming your body offSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
windcatcher 0 #16 July 25, 2006 I have been "donating" plasma for about a month now---my father used to do it for 4 years in a row! Anyway, people supposedly got paid for donating blood way back when. Now, the facilities usually reimburse for plasma donations, due to the long time commitment required. ( Plus, I usually drive 35 mins. just to get to the plasma center! ) There's nothing wrong with that, IMHO. Some of us actually need the extra $$. Once the procedure starts, it takes me about 30 minutes to donate. Decide for yourself if it's something you really want to do, and don't let others judge you.( But, there are some risks involved with donating plasma, that you may want to check out). Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #17 July 25, 2006 Dang, That reminds me I have to donate blood tomorrow.. That way I'm good for the weekend to jump.. Thanks Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrox100 0 #18 July 25, 2006 Modern Apheresis machines do it with a single needle. The flow direction switches as blood is drawn, centrifuged, separated then the unneeded component is returned. To the original poster: I donate platelets 20 times a year because of the good feeling you get in saving a life. If you want money for jumping I would recommend packing or exotic dancing. Also, because of reduction in blood volume aviation activities should be avoided for 72 hours after a donation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fields 0 #19 July 26, 2006 What reduction in blood volume is there with a platelet donation or were you referring to plasma donation? I am curious, as I often go jump right after a double yield of platelets."And the sky is blue and righteous in every direction" Survivor Chuck Palahniuk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #20 July 26, 2006 Quotedonate an ovum or spare kidney. Then you can get more buck for your bang was watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #21 July 26, 2006 Quotewas watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs.... I've actually already applied to be an egg donor. It's a long process though. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 July 26, 2006 Quotewas watching a news special a while ago on egg donation....... some gals get over 10k for thier eggs..... that's an expensive omletMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryanocerous 0 #24 July 26, 2006 it's up to 10k after a series of 'harvests' i think. hahah. they can pull at least 10 eggs each time. craziness. they hop you up on fertility drugs. So i've heard something about guys donated a testicle for 70k. dunno how true it is, but that would be a lot of jump tickets. :-P i like my testes though, thank you. :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #25 July 26, 2006 Are you thinking of donating eggs also for money? Why not get a job? You havent answered that yet on why you wont pack for pay or get a part time job, instead of farming your body offSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
