/tiles/non-collection/p/part2_08_foraker_joseph_lc.xml Image courtesy of the Library of Congress Joseph Foraker of Ohio, chairman of the Senate Committee on Pacific Islands and Puerto Rico, was a Civil War veteran.
1 You cannot donate within 72 hours of your surgery. 2  Acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin and alcohol should be avoided for 48 hours before your donation. 3  Your hemoglobin/hematocrit will be checked and must be at a satisfactory level before donating.
Diet before donating Blood: Eat iron rich foods for two weeks before your appointment, for example, whole grains, spinach, rice flakes, watermelon etc. Include foods which are rich in Vitamin C- having good levels of vitamin C will help to increase iron absorption.