The 5 stars is for the "Whole Blood" donation. I was supposed to donate platelets, but they messed up my paper work... So negative stars for them.
They got me in so fast! (Unlike the platelet center across the hall). I had no appointment, they were busy, & it was 6pm but they still got me in. Yay!
Travis took my vitals, he was really funny & professional. It doesn't hurt people... No worries.
What you should do to prepare:
1) do not go in sick
2) get a good nights sleep prior
3) drink a ton of fluids plus a little orange juice
4) eat a large balanced meal prior
5) make sure you have already been to the gym before hand, because any exercise after could be really bad. YOU WILL PASS OUT. I am speaking from experience lol
I always feel better after donating. I feel like it's cleansing.