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I'm lead to believe gear users should try and donate blood every couple of months or so to try to counteract the negative impacts of steroid use.

Unfortunately I cannot donate blood in the uk as I have tattoos and unable to make the impossible appointment times.

There is another gruesome option out there for me and my fellow gym rats and that's self bleeding. Anyone out there regularly self bleed or have even tried it? How sucsessful are/were you and what protocol do you follow?

Cgkone's picture

I use canine blood bags from ebay.
5 minutes is all it takes to get to a pint
I do it every 8 weeks.
I'm flagged for another 4 years because of melanoma.

press1's picture

Could you possibly list the steps on how to do it mate?

Cgkone's picture

easy
put bag on the ground, set a timer or have something in eye sight that keeps time.
insert 16 gauge needle that comes with the bag.
5 minutes should be plenty.
when you remove that needle youll want to be ready. blood will pour out of your arm and the needle.
you can weigh the bag before filling and after to see exact amount. so you can know if you need to go longer or shorter.

press1's picture

Awesome man + Thanks for your help

Cgkone's picture

make sure you buy a bag with anti coagulant. a dry bag wont work

GrowMore's picture

Couldn’t find them. Are you USA?

Cgkone's picture

not finding anymore there
www.shopmedvet.com has some
10$

Cgkone's picture

yes
EBAY blood collection kit 450ml for canine.
I believe its called animal health revival

kibby's picture

https://www.gpsupplies.com/iv-injection

This is the link for the blood bags I bought 20 × double blood bags.

Hope this helps guys

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GrowMore's picture

Solid contribution fella

press1's picture

Look at us lot talking on a 'Self Bleed' forum - We look like bloody Vampires Lol

press1's picture

Good post mate + I'm looking to do exactly this atm as I can tell it needs to be done. What pieces of equipment did you have to buy as when I've asked my medical supplier where I get pins from they won't advise as they aren't doctors as such?

GrowMore's picture

Check out 1174’s post mate. He’s sourced a bag, tube and needle all for the job rather than making a DIY.

Take photos and share your experience mate

press1's picture

Mate I left a big post and asked him for his advice and help on the subject but he never bothered responding thats why I thought I'd ask you.

Basically just a collection bag, tube and the lovely big pink needle is all you need?

GrowMore's picture

I’m sorry mate I can’t be of much help here as I didn’t participate in self letting myself. However to my knowledge that’s all you need.

Personally I would try and find a source in the uk to buy a designed blood letting needle, tube and bag.

I found it easy to donate with my local ‘blood’ team. Just don’t mention you use steroids, have had any recent tattoos etc.

kibby's picture

I can post up a link if you want mate when I get home??

I bought 20 blood collection bags.....they work perfectly

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press1's picture

Great stuff pal - you wanna PM me the link for the supplier?

kibby's picture

Yes mate np

I'll hit you up after work ;)

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GrowMore's picture

That would be brilliant mate.

kibby's picture

Np mate ;)

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press1's picture

How long did the whole procedure take? Uuugh lol

GrowMore's picture

From the blood donation? About 45 minutes in and out.

johnmarshall12's picture

I think I'll stick to donating lol

Pale's picture

They have an app now for donating blood. It is the bee's knees.

DfromPhilly's picture

Sweet. Nice tip boss. I’m gonna look for it now

Immortaltech's picture

I remember there was a guy in my gym, his rbc was so high, that his whole body was tomato red, they brought him to hospital, doctors thought he had cancer lol, the idiot didn't tell doctors about the gear hes taking, is donating blood necessary when on primo? or it doesnt increase rbc?

Pale's picture

It is a good practice whether you are on gear or not.

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DfromPhilly's picture

Can you get a doctor to write you a script or something? Fuck DIY blood letting. I’m not man enough for that shit. I’d be afraid I’d end up causing a blood clot or some other goofy shit I didn’t think was possible.

GrowMore's picture

I was close mate, got everything ready but I couldn't do it.. these guys are tough fuckers doing their own blood letting.

I'm sure a local phlebotomist wouldn't mind doing it in a safe environment for a little cash if you explained the situation.

DfromPhilly's picture

Yea that would be my move. These guys are way more man than I am.

GrowMore's picture

I took me and my pink fluffy handbag to the donation centre.. ain't no man in me willing to try what these fellas are doing.

Great informative thread though and plenty of knowledge which is what eroids is all about.

DfromPhilly's picture

I’d be right behind you with my purple glitter bag lol

And agreed all the way around. Glad you got it sorted boss

GrowMore's picture

Haha. Right on brother, or should I say sister !

fusebox's picture

No you should say no homo. Lol. Both of you.

giardap's picture

Ed...........Ed.............Edddddddddddddd.......

LOL

DfromPhilly's picture

I refuse to no homo any of that. I stand by it. Lol!

fusebox's picture

LMFAO

DfromPhilly's picture

Lol

Greg's picture

I thought Queer Eye was being filmed in Atlanta, not Philly...

DfromPhilly's picture

Hey man I didn’t even know it was being filmed at all, let alone where. Looks like I’m not the one that needs a no homo lol. Now that I know though, I hope they’re close to my work so I can audition on lunch!

I gotta go clean my heels, it’s been raining for like 3 days... ;)

IrishJerk's picture

Yep I am just not ready for the hard core stuff yet.
Lots of good information just in case I get drunk and want to give it a try. I will be content to give it to my local bank for now. :-)
Thumbs up anyway hahahah

IrishJerk's picture

Rofl

GrowMore's picture

Never trust Jerry the gerbil to spot you when blood letting.. always ask someone responsible.

GrowMore's picture

Perfect. Great share.

giardap's picture

X2

giardap's picture

Good thread, good bump. +'s
I took a pint out 2/3 weeks ago as some antiquated rule prevented me donating.

Jimmy rigged a connection with a 3ml barrel into which i would put a 60ml syringe tobextract the blood at about 80ml a time. Used BFR straps and raised limbs to create pooling. Taped the 3ml and 19g vein needle in place so the 60ml'er wasnt moving and bruising the vein. Took out somewhere between 4-500ml.

Best tip to avoid bruising after the job done is a well pressed/then secured sterile bandage to stem needle hole bleeding and taped well in place. Ill try get a butterfly connection with a valve for next time.

Think ive a pic on the mobile I could post

All that said.... it's true; "Fool for a doctor... fool for a patient"