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Old 04-12-2010, 09:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
Meditrina
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Donating blood for the first time

All these years, I have never donated blood because I hate the sight of my own blood. But I made a promise to my father, one that intend on keeping. My father donated blood on a regular basis until the day he found out he had lung cancer. Now he cannot donate any more. So, on his behalf, I will begin to donate on, what I hope, is a regular basis.

I just found out that the campus will be having a blood drive tomorrow. so I am a little nervous. What is the best way to prepare myself for this? Should I eat certain foods? Not eat certain foods? What should I drink, or not drink? How can I prevent myself from passing out?

---------- Post added at 01:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:50 PM ----------

I just thought of another question. Should I eat before I go or wait until after?
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