Pure Savage Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Having donated blood a week ago, I could still geek the affects at the one tonner. Had the power but could not sustain it for more than 6-8 minutes compared to normally 12-16 minutes. Is there anything I should do to try and get back to pre donating performance levels as fast as possible? After having friends and family need blood donation to survive accidents etc in the past, not donating is not really on the table. I did do it 6 weeks before the DC which is my godson event for the season.
Pure Savage Posted October 19, 2015 Author Posted October 19, 2015 Apparently you cannot ask for your blood back... Checked already.
urbanroyal Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 You could always be the recipient. ...instead of the donor. ..????????????
Pure Savage Posted October 19, 2015 Author Posted October 19, 2015 You could always be the recipient. ...instead of the donor. ..????????????Tried to convince the wife she did not need all her blood, another no go apparently.
Suidwes Boytjie Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Apparently you cannot ask for your blood back... Checked already.Hahaha...
dirtypot Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 I was told by the blood suckers last time I donated that it can take up to a month to be fully back up to regular strength and endurance.I usually feel good to go about a week or so afterwards.
V12man Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 6 weeks to be 100% back to normal - you can supplement iron/folic acid tablets a bit, but be cautious, no more than 30mg/day - they have a tendency to make people constipated. You don't notice much recovery after about 2 - 3 weeks (but it can be measured)
Pure Savage Posted October 19, 2015 Author Posted October 19, 2015 6 weeks to be 100% back to normal - you can supplement iron/folic acid tablets a bit, but be cautious, no more than 30mg/day - they have a tendency to make people constipated. You don't notice much recovery after about 2 - 3 weeks (but it can be measured)Felt really pap the day after, it's the sustained efforts that kill me now. Anything else besides iron, I have a little supplement for this week. Any thing else? Does plenty of water assist?
V12man Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Felt really pap the day after, it's the sustained efforts that kill me now. Anything else besides iron, I have a little supplement for this week. Any thing else? Does plenty of water assist?Water is useful initially - with a little rehidtrate - just to get the blood volumes back up - but you should be over that by now, and you can carry on as normal. You should be feeling pretty much recoverd after 2 weeks and mostly back on it.
arabsandals Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 The 6 weeks is how long it takes for you to replenish your red blood cells. No real way to cheat that unfortunately.
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