What's it like to donate blood? Do you feel pain during the procedure? How d!
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Make sure you have had a really good meal at 1-2 hours before going. Make sure you are well hydrated starting at least 24 hours before. Drink an extra bottle before you donate. This will help keep you from feeling woozy. Eat a snack and soda or juice after donating and rest for about 15-30 mins. You'll be fine!
theres no pain during the procedure, even when they put in the needle to draw the blood. after you feel fine, although once, when i was young and stupid i went for a pint after giving blood, not a good idea!
i dont think it would hurt apart from when they first insert the needle
afterwards you would feel dizzy so you should probably sit down or eat sugarry(?) foods
You fill out some paperwork first and they test you blood by doing a prick test on usually a finger. The only pain is when they stick the needle in. However it goes away soon. You might feel a little weak after wards but they will give you cookies and juice. One pint of blood can save up to 3 lives so I hope you donate and thank you.
All you feel is a quick stab! The anticipation is worse that the event. Just equate that momentary "Ow!" with the fact you may well save someone's life!
You get a needle poked in your arm. Slight pinch until viles of blood are filled. Once done, they put on a band-aid and your good to go. Some feel light headed afterward. If so, eat something or drink water right after.
They test you blood first by poking you on a finger the only pain is when they first insert the needle and after that you jst hang around for a while it goes pretty quick....you might feel a little dizzy or weak after but they give you orange juice cookies before you leave also one pint of blood can save up to 3 lives which is pretty amazing for like 15mins of your time.
It's fine you just have to lie there, doesn't hurt at all. You'll be fine afterwards and they're good at looking after you. You'll get a drink and biscuits and they'll check you're feeling Ok. I started to rebleed once and they took me back to the bed til it stopped, they're very good in my experience. Just make sure you've eaten properly on the day because I find that makes me feel ill afterwards if I haven't (I know it's common sense) It's a very worthwhile thing to do and I reccommend it.
There's 2 pricks of pain, not bad at all, kind of like being pinched quickly, hard. When they test your blood to make sure you're not passing anything on to others who may receive the blood.
The needle is inserted and you lie there till the pint is full, then they usually band aid the injection site and give you cookies and orange juice, take it easy for 15-30 minutes and you're good to go.
There is no pain whatsoever during the process . If you are new to this then you will have to complete a questionnaire as obviously they have to screen out any potential risk factors , Although I think they have probably gone to real extremes now about who can and who can't donate
After you have given the pint you are asked to sit down and have a cup of tea or a soft drink . Occasionally some folks feel slightly light headed but that is not common . When I have given blood I usually feel very healthy for the next week as my body works hard to replace the lost pint.
I have donated 35 pints of blood. The most recent was on Monday. The worst part is taking the plaster off the wee hole it leaves. You get a great sense of having helped someone you dont and will never know
It's the most relaxing 30 minutes you'll have in that week. The nurse will prick your finger which you don't feel at all and when you actually give blood it feels like a short sharp scratch or more likely a pinch on your forearm. Then you get a cup of tea and loads of biscuits ( I had a Jacob's club and a kit kat.)
The biggest issue is whether or not you are squeamish about blood. Me and many people like me don't like the idea of needles in their veins, and the anxiety caused by this can make a person feel a little faint and shaky after donating. This is not because of blood loss - its the physical effect of adrenalin that's released when a person is scared or worried. Even this is no big deal - the feelings go a way in a few minutes. I am probably as squeamish as anyone when it comes to blood, but i have still managed to donate more than 2 gallons. Take a magazine, book, or MP3 player to help you relax, and don't look at the blood if you are nervous, and everything will be fine.
It is one of the best thing that I have done to repay other people who helped save my father's life and also my brother in law, both of these have had to have blood transfusion, without these, they would not be here now
It is not a pain , to me I dont feel anything, maybe as I have told myself that there is going to be a slight discomfort for a few moments.
I feel fine afterwards, have plenty to drink whilst resting there and also, a small snack, next day back to normal, I feel normal after the donation but most strenuous thing I do is usually walk the dog but have played tennis (but this is not advised)
The feeling of doing something good for somebody elses daughter/son/mum/dad/brother/sister feels so much more than the short uncomfort of the needle, which only stings a teeny bit on the first insertion...in fact I don't think it hurts half as much as someone flicking your ear!!
Once you have given blood you would usually be advised to sit and have a drink and a biscuit for 5mins before you make your way back to work/home etc, and apart from heavy lifting or operating heavy machinery there really isnt anything you shouldn't do...
Its a good thing all round, good on you for thinking about participating in saving somebodies life, take care and good luck x