blood doning

[Blackpuddin]

At a shamefully late stage in my life I've registered as a blood donor. First blood-letting is on a Tuesday, the same day that I play tennis. Appointment is 2.40pm, tennis is 6.30. Is it OK to play? Given that I don't run around much.

[Countdown]

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.

[Blackpuddin]

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.

[LordGrover]

It may sound odd, but I find it quite tiring. It takes a good 24 hours to recover these days.

[daz3210]

I've never felt any after effects tbh.

[Handbag]

daz3210 said:

I've never felt any after effects tbh.

+1 - but if you've never donated before, I'd err on the side of caution.

[daz3210]

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.

[InertialTooth45]

Would probably play tennis if it's justa casual thing that you can take easy. I'm generally fine, sometimes a bit tired after but have known people to pass out so take it steady.

[anonymous-user]

I'd head down the pub for a cheap night!

[BigTom85]

I would give the tennis a miss to be honest.

I've seen even the most powerfully built men faint after giving blood.

Most of the time I give blood and feel fine, but twice I've felt very light headed for a couple of hours.

[eybic]

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