Minor complication from blood donation
Did double red cell donation today; normally this is a very nice experience because you get some saline infusions to rehydrate you, but apparently today I accidentally got a little hole in my vein and all the saline just went into the space around my veins and muscles and such.
So now one of my arms is all inflated like a water balloon 😅 I will spare you the picture, but it looks like a lumpy potato 🥔😛
Minor complication from blood donation
@Nekokawaigari Thanks, they said it is pretty common and the water will eventually get absorbed into the rest of my body.
Minor complication from blood donation
@pganssle Curious, I did not know that could even happen. How’s your sensation on the arm? Does it feel bloated or otherwise weird?
Minor complication from blood donation
@adamchainz Immediately after it happened, it felt tight and swollen, like when you have a twisted ankle (without the pain from the soft tissue damage, obviously). I couldn't really bend it or straighten it all the way out for a few hours, and it is still pretty stiff.
Now it is a lot better but not all the way. The needle site is still sore and it looks *horrible*, but it looks worse than it is.
Minor complication from blood donation
@pganssle Oh gosh! Sounds super weird and popeyeish. I hope it never happens again!
Minor complication from blood donation
@pganssle hope you recover quickly and do not have any long term issues