/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.
This happens as the heart takes some time to supply fresh blood to the body and to replace the blood donated by the person. People suffering from conditions like this can follow few precautions to recover after donating blood. Some people feel cold after donating blood as their body may be sensitive to the blood loss. It is always important for people to take certain measures before donating blood. He/she should make it a point to eat and drink lots of fluids before donating blood. They should avoid the intake of aspirin or products containing it. Recovery Tips after Blood Donation. The following tips will help a person to recover immediately after donating blood. 1  Water: It is important for the person to drink 2 glasses of water 1 hour before blood donation. 2  Beverages: He/she should make it a point to consume additional beverages after donating blood during the entire day.