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Originally Posted by turquoisesea
So I just donated blood today for the first time. I was fine for a little, I sat down had the water and pretzels they gave me, then walked over to class. After about 45 minutes I felt super dizzy and now I'm feeling pretty bad, really tired and sore and stuff.
I was really hoping donating blood wouldn't be a big deal - I've been worried about it but wanted to help out.
Just feeling like I shouldn't have done it because it's so close to finals. Has anyone done this before, does anyone have advice? I want to be feeling better again  |
Yeah, after donating blood you really should go home and REST. Not go to class.
Eat something with sugars in it, preferably fruit juice. Eat something complex carby and something with some protein. Then drink lots of water since your body lost a lot when you donated blood.
You'll feel fluish for a day or two max, unless you're a really bad candidate for blood donation in which case it'll feel like being hit by a truck.
Also what ECHOES said: eat lots before donating. drink lots before donating. The first time I donated blood I almost passed out after they took the needle out when I was finished donating. Yours truly ate a burger an hour beforehand and that was it. That was dumb.