I give Double Red Blood cells twice a year and it may take longer but its better for them to use in open heart surgery and organ transplantation. I try to alternate between that and whole blood. The only down side is that you have to wait for a longer period of time between donations. Robert also donates this way. He some times does Triple Red Blood cells. If you decide to do it let me know how it goes. Just watch out for numb lips and make sure you eat a big meal before you donate this way because if you don’t you could pass out.

Amanda