/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.
Starting the day before the donation: Drink lots of water the day before and the same day you donate. Prior to donating, EAT A WELL-BALANCED MEAL and avoid alcohol or beverages with caffeine. Avoid fatty and high-cholesterol foods like cheese, whole milk, fried foods, hotdogs, etc.