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I was unable to donate blood for nearly 20 years because I was stationed in England during the 80s and 90s when the Mad Cow disease happened. It wasn't until about two years ago that restriction was lifted and I was able to donate again. My first donation was blood and then they asked if I could do platelets. Since then, all my donations have been platelets with some a double platelet donation which takes about two hours. The blood bank texted me asking if I could make another donation but I had to decline because I had dental surgery for implants and that disqualified me for donating for 90 days. I figure I'll be able to donate again in late January or early February.