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To be honest with you I wouldn't.
I like to think I recover fairly quickly but I wouldn't consider doing any form of cardio exercise for at least 6 hours after donating. My heart feels weird if that makes any sense.
As its your first time maybe try playing tennis after your next donation - you'll have a better idea of how quickly your body adapts.
I like to think I recover fairly quickly but I wouldn't consider doing any form of cardio exercise for at least 6 hours after donating. My heart feels weird if that makes any sense.
As its your first time maybe try playing tennis after your next donation - you'll have a better idea of how quickly your body adapts.
Countdown said:
To be honest with you I wouldn't.
I like to think I recover fairly quickly but I wouldn't consider doing any form of cardio exercise for at least 6 hours after donating. My heart feels weird if that makes any sense.
As its your first time maybe try playing tennis after your next donation - you'll have a better idea of how quickly your body adapts.
Thanks for this, I thought the biscuit and tea they give you would make it all right but am prepared to accept I might be a bit misguided. I like to think I recover fairly quickly but I wouldn't consider doing any form of cardio exercise for at least 6 hours after donating. My heart feels weird if that makes any sense.
As its your first time maybe try playing tennis after your next donation - you'll have a better idea of how quickly your body adapts.
Handbag said:
+1 - but if you've never donated before, I'd err on the side of caution.
Yeah, I would echo that.The only problem I have ever had was a re-bleed. The sight of my own blood sent me funny and they whacked me on the recovery bed for safety. I blame it on the nurse taking the donation, I felt as though I was rushed off the bed, so the next donor could get on. Was told I must mention it next time, so they would take longer sealing the hole. Never had it happen since,
But in general I have felt fine after the donations. Only problem is that I am banned at the moment while I undergo investigations into a heart problem.
I've given blood twice and am due for my 3rd next wednesday.
After my first donation I felt what I would describe as drunk for a few minutes afterwards and did feel a bit knackered for the rest of the day.
When I donated for the second time I didn't even notice it, no light headedness (?sp?) and no tiredness.
Well done for donating
After my first donation I felt what I would describe as drunk for a few minutes afterwards and did feel a bit knackered for the rest of the day.
When I donated for the second time I didn't even notice it, no light headedness (?sp?) and no tiredness.
Well done for donating
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