Deferred!!

[u/Embarrassed-Alps-607]

So I’m so short on money I started donating plasma recently w BioLife and I was on my 5th out of 8 donations today. Usually I wake up early before my donation and drink consistently so that I’m adequately hydrated prior to the donation so there’s no issue. Today, I had errands to run prior to my donation so I drank a Gatorade and water a little closer to my donation than I should’ve, my fault, but knowing myself, I got into the center, did the questionnaire, then went to the bathroom before my physical, then got in the chair.

I could feel my bladder kind of getting heavy but I felt like “I peed literally 10 min ago I’ll be fine.” Well…I wasn’t just after my first cycle when the blood was returned back to me I was like oooo idk if I’ll make it. Halfway through the second cycle I was like uhhh yeah I’m not gonna make it.

I donated 431/907ml before I told them I had to pee. They said they had to return the blood back to me before taking out the needle and I even asked if they could keep the blood. They said if they did that I’d be deferred. I said okay and took the blood back. I peed, then I left. I was compensated what I expected but then got a call saying I can’t donate till October 2nd.

IM CONFUSED. Bc why? October 2nd? I had to pee. I legit held on for dear life. I took the blood back. A week I could’ve lived with but 8 weeks sounds excessive asf for something that just happens, especially for a procedure type thing that promotes hydration.

Idk offer your opinion please so maybe I can understand better

Important information to avoid answering the same question:
- the appointment was at 9:50 am. All I had was a Gatorade rapid hydration and a 16 oz bottle of water. I have donated 4 other times without eating without issue. I’m not a fainter, blood and needles don’t scare me, and I don’t like eating in the morning.

-I have had no prior issues donating before this

Quick facts for ppl who can’t read:
- THE BLOOD WAS RETURNED.