Hi all,
There is a blood drive at work next week. I've never donated blood before but I want to give back after I received blood after a car accident. (Sorry TMI)
I will call my Dr. tomorrow for specifics but I just wanted to get your take on this. I have a choice of 30 min time slots from 9:30 to 1:30.
1) What time should I give? (I'm a morning person and get to work at 6am)
2) I know that I am to hydrate before giving.
3) Should I ask them to draw only half of the normal amount of blood?
I've always had low blood pressure. Today, it was 90/70. I do not have any other conditions that would prevent me from giving.
I'm worried that I'm going to throw up or faint. (audience factor) Any advice would be greatly appreciated!