I tried to give blood but i have very small veins. they tried and tried and finally got one. but then after only a little bit, it stopped flowing. i didnt know that you are supossed to be well hydrated before giving blood. if i make sure i am next time, will it go better? have u ever had a bad blood giving experience, and then it went fine the next time? my type is a universal donor, so i really want to give it. thanks! and go donate blood too! even after all that, it didnt hurt bad at all, so worth it! thanks for sharing your stories and advice!
2006-08-13 21:36:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
u should be able to go through the veins on the top of your hand...I use to give IVs through them in the Army, it always worked as a backup
2006-08-13 21:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by j@mE$ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've given over a gallon; I give double red blood cells every time. The last time I went in I had been poked wrong and they had to stop the machine mid-cycle; there was no restarting it after that, so they just took the blood I'd given as a single donation.
Yes, get plenty of water and keep vitamins in your system. Are you getting enough exercise? Working the upper body will enlargen your veins...
2006-08-14 04:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by CrispyEd 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should drink at least 48 oz of water for the week before you give blood, eat foods high in protien and iron: grapes, raisins, red meat, green leafy veggies. While I cannot donate, I can process the donations and do all the lab work on he blood. That is what we tell our donors.
2006-08-14 04:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hydration can't hurt, May help. I've given a few times, but I'm type A+... and have Shallow Subway Tunnels for veins!
2006-08-14 04:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Emma 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is best to eat a good meal, be well rested and drink plenty of fluids before you donate. You can stop flowing if you are dehydrated. It's important to drink plenty of water, juice and other non carbinated beverages.
visit our site.... www.donatebloodnow.org
There is plenty of information on this site about giving blood and sponsoring a drive. Good luck with you next donation!
2006-08-17 18:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by dazee052 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋