Friday, May 23, 2008

Platelet Donation

It took almost 3 weeks for that hemotoma to fade completely. For the first two weeks, it was a very visible red/purple and didn't seem like it would ever fade. There were small areas around the sides that had turned yellow and were fading, but the center area was still a pretty solid color.

Once it started fading though, it faded within the space of 4-5 days. If I look really closely, I can still see a bit of yellow tinge under the skin, but it's basically completely healed.

I was talking to our receptionist at work. She's an older gal who has spent some time in the hospital this past year for foot surgery and some other issues. Apparently her platelet count is low, so she was quizzing me about platelets and their function (clotting). I don't know whether she would end up being given platelets as a treatment, or whether they'll change what medications she's taking.

Labels: 2008, Donations

posted by Wuphon's at 10:43 PM