Self phlebotomy

I LOVE sticking needles in my arm but this is wild. Makes me think of one of those old time-y doctors

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Started a 12 week cruise.
Been 8 months since I've donated...
I usually do it more often.

Self draining:
Tried with 20G and 1cc barrel... too slow, then clogged after 30 drops...
So, I got 18G needles on the way.
Going to take 20mg Cialis, 81mg baby asprin, and drink alot of water (which I do anyway).

Hopefully I get a better stream.
Doing 1 cup, then next week another cup.

Then wait 3 weeks to get bloodwork.

I wonder what a good schedule would be?
What if someone just does 1 cup every month, or every 2 months?

Of course, bloodwork should dictate, just wondering what others do.
 
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