Well, tomorrow I'm giving blood for the first time

by JH 20 Replies latest jw friends

  • JH
    JH

    Yeah, tomorrow will be my first time.

    http://www.hema-quebec.qc.ca/

    I'm a little ascared or that big needle

    I just wonder if I can eat or drink anything before going, unlike a blood test where you have to be fasting for 12 hours....

  • mrsjones5
    mrsjones5

    Before your donation

    You should make sure that you drink plenty of water and have something substantial to eat before you donate.

    Water and juices will help against dehydration and will increase your blood flow during the donation, reducing the actual bleeding time.

    Eating something substantial and healthy before the donation dramatically reduces the risk of reactions.

    After your donation

    Continue to drink lots of fluid and avoid drinking vast amounts of alcohol. Water and juices will help replacing some of your lost fluids. Additionally, don’t get involved in any strenuous activities for at least twelve hours after being bled. Also avoid using your punctured arm to carry heavy materials.

    http://www.donateblood.com.au/Donor/guide/donor-wellbeing.asp

  • Scully
    Scully

    Have a decent breakfast before you go, and make sure you're well hydrated.

    They won't let you have anything to drink or eat (not even chewing gum is allowed) during the donation just in case you have a bad reaction (like fainting or getting dizzy). But you will get something to eat and drink right after. If you are nervous about the needle, look away when the nurse is putting it in your arm.

    Ask them if they offer an option to make your donation in honour of someone: please consider using one of the names from the Watchtower Victims Memorial or someone else who died from refusing blood.

    Are You a Blood Donor? (idea for campaign)

  • ButtLight
    ButtLight

    Just go for it and dont faint!

  • JH
    JH

    No bud tonight

  • blondie
    blondie

    JH, I look away. I have blood drawn about 4 times a month and I can say that the process is not much different.

    Good for you.

    Blondie

  • Soledad
    Soledad

    You'll be fine. Make sure you eat well before going and drink lots of water throughout the day.

  • AlmostAtheist
    AlmostAtheist

    I've been thinking about doing this, too. Thanks for the nudge!

    Good on ya'!

    Dave

  • kwintestal
    kwintestal

    I've been thinking about doing it for a while, but I'd heard that you can't donate blood if you've had a piercing in the past year. I got my tounge done in November, so I'll be donating in a month or so. Anyone know if there's any truth to that?

    Kwin

  • mrsjones5
    mrsjones5

    USA:



    Piercing (ears, body), Electrolysis


    Acceptable as long as the instruments used were sterile, one time use.

    Wait 12 months if there is any question whether or not the instruments used were sterile and free of blood contamination. This requirement is related to concerns about hepatitis. Learn more about hepatitis and blood donation .

    http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html#pie

    Canada:

    Screening At the time of donation, you will be asked a number of questions to determine your eligibility. For example:
    alt
    If You Have:
    • Had dental treatment (extractions, fillings, cleaning, restoration)
    • A cold, flu or sore throat
    • Had ear or body piercing or tattooing
    		altYou Must Wait Before Donating:
    • For cleaning or filling: until the day after treatment
      For extraction, root canal or dental surgery: 72 hours provided there is full recovery
    • Full recovery
    • 6 months
    http://www.bloodservices.ca/CentreApps/Internet/UW_V502_MainEngine.nsf/web/0AB05FADC1DB580085256AB00055CD1F?OpenDocument

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