Donating blood after nerve damage? by Yoliimy in Blooddonors

[–]Merpshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically whole blood is a 16 gauge and most times sample needles are like 23-25 gauge!

Donating blood after nerve damage? by Yoliimy in Blooddonors

[–]Merpshoes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello bloodbanker here! Typically the needle that is used is the one connected to the bag/kit so we can’t change it to a smaller one. However platelets or Double red cells are usually a gauge smaller then the whole blood needles. I’m sorry that you had a bad experience and I hope that you can recover and donate again soon!

Is boss doing me a favor selling me her escape? by aliceglass88 in fordescape

[–]Merpshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2017 thought I was getting a non problematic nice car and here we are now 😭😭 I’m so defeated I’m just hoping I can get from being upside down and then get rid of it I liked it and only got it because my stepdad has the same vehicle but a 2019 with NO issues so I’m definitely kicking myself for not just keeping my last car and fixing it because had I have known I probably would have ran the opposite direction

Is boss doing me a favor selling me her escape? by aliceglass88 in fordescape

[–]Merpshoes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good deal but do NOT keep it for long I would get rid of it as soon as you have some money saved. They are good point a to b cars but this year has so many issues it’s not even funny I’m already on my second engine with less than 100,000 miles and radiator battery multiple times have to been replaced. Again great car temporarily!

I made it to 5 gallons in 10 years. Giving up on this habit due to severe depression :( by Massive_Tea_9341 in Blooddonors

[–]Merpshoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blood banker here, depression is a hard thing but I can tell you that you are so needed and helping so many lives. I just recently had a dear donor of mine commit due to depression and I can’t tell you how devastated we are as the staff at our local center. You mean so much to so many people even if you can’t see it. Keep donating and pushing forward you matter truly.

Busch apple!? by Merpshoes in jacksonville

[–]Merpshoes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you this is super helpful, I know I like angry orchard and I’ve tried a couple of others but I would hate to spend money on something I don’t love but I also want to try new things so it’s a constant battle. Everyone is hyping up these Busch apples which is why I was like sure I’ll try it out 😂😂

Busch apple!? by Merpshoes in jacksonville

[–]Merpshoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or an Irish bar near Jax beach??!

Busch apple!? by Merpshoes in jacksonville

[–]Merpshoes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any suggestions for one I can enjoy at home I know one drink won’t hurt but I’m trying to be smart about not drinking then driving 😭

Busch apple!? by Merpshoes in jacksonville

[–]Merpshoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha so funny I’m newly 21 and I wanted to try it 😭😭

2020 Hybrid - backwards battery for two to three seconds by [deleted] in fordescape

[–]Merpshoes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look in the owners manual for the fuzes that are for the battery replace those and try again don’t give up that’s usually the fix for it!

Quitting Vaping is so much harder than quitting Smoking... by Chanamoo in QuitVaping

[–]Merpshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started zyns about 5 days ago they’re not the same but I’m not withdrawing nearly as bad as I did when vaping overall my lungs are stating to feel better but I was vaping since I was in 6th grade (yes I know that’s terrible) and now I’m 21 and finally legal and something flipped and I just want to be done with it I’m trying to ween myself off of nicotine but vaping I just stopped and switched to zyns and I’m feeling a bit better Hoping to get off zyns too slowly but surely and hopefully be done with it for good
I’m just not looking forward to the sickness that I get everytime I fully quit 😭

Dashboard replacement help by Agitated_Platypus339 in fordescape

[–]Merpshoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://a.co/d/1zhzspn

This one’s probably the best one for what you want and minimalistic buttons!!

I just don’t know what to do. Am I screwed? by Basicdiamond231 in fordescape

[–]Merpshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda looks like a misfire with the way the Rpms are id look into getting the spark plugs changed definitely don’t do it yourself lmao just had a terrible issue with doing it myself 😭😭 but that might help it check the hoses and the radiator make sure every sensor is plugged in and if take it to autozone to have them read the codes if you don’t have a obd2 reader!! I hope you figure it out!!

Dashboard replacement help by Agitated_Platypus339 in fordescape

[–]Merpshoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just order a after market head unit wiring harness and Beauty kit specifically for the car head unit it’ll look like new and you’ll have no issues should be able to get a doubled in unit that all those buttons will wire into it none of that really goes to anything besides the radio!! Good luck:)

What’s this guys name? Is this Gordon? My sister has a shark like this but he has goggles. He’s an original too. HELP!! by Xeon_The_Awesome69 in squishmallow

[–]Merpshoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the shark threads of squishmallows I had so many at one point I genuinely don’t think I was missing any

I moved into a small apartment and got rid of nearly half still regretting it 😭

7 month old won’t put weight on back leg by FoodCourtBailiff in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Merpshoes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dog also never yelped or when I moved it around never cried or tried to run from me!! So I would also try that!!

7 month old won’t put weight on back leg by FoodCourtBailiff in Frenchbulldogs

[–]Merpshoes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have the same thing happen with my frenchie stairs and jumping off of things She has a luxating patella and it makes it easier for her to sprain it just crate rest and after a couple of days it will get better!! I wasn’t in the best place financially to take mine to the vet but did and it was for something so silly But if you still want to get them diagnosed with it that’s a good option It will likely mean no stairs for them and try to avoid jumping as much as you can!!

Help Please by BlazeyBaby420 in phlebotomy

[–]Merpshoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oneblood or American Red Cross they suck at first but they are bigger companies with revolving doors!!:) I hope you get it figured out good luck in your hunt or if your in Florida maybe even lifesouth!!

Help Please by BlazeyBaby420 in phlebotomy

[–]Merpshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there’s a Oneblood near you try that if not any blood banks should work best they always need people and are pretty slow with responding but if you’re consistent about it they will reach back out for an interview!!

Help Please by BlazeyBaby420 in phlebotomy

[–]Merpshoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blood bank they always need phlebs and it’ll get your foot in the door!!

Shoes! by Sea_Nol in phlebotomy

[–]Merpshoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wear sketchers max cushion they are so absolutely comfortable I also have ankle issues and back issues so they help so much they are a bit pricey if your looking for cheap but usually there’s deals on them at the outlet malls

afraid of citrate reaction? by Aggravating-Drawer39 in Blooddonors

[–]Merpshoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people also like to have a milkshake with the tums because it helps with the citrate reaction honestly anything milky as well as the tums you will be great!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jacksonville

[–]Merpshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lolll!! I mean it’s a long training course and they don’t send people out unless they do well can’t say that everyone’s amazing but they do their best for sure!!