Donating plasma can lead to lower protein levels and, as mentioned . First and foremost, apples are great sources of energywhich is important for anyone headed in to donate. camarochix72 (author) from USA on January 31, 2016: The amount of plasma that can be extracted in each cycle greatly depends on how hydrated you are. If you are not sure about your status with the donation center, give them a quick call before heading out for your next donation. Preparing for Your Plasma Donation. I had the same issue in one of my arms, donations started taking longer and longer, so I stuck to just one arm for the remainder of my time donating. I really appreciate all your effort to educate us donors, but I wish someone would educate the centers and their staff that they could eliminate a lot of problems by just passing out this type of information to all new donors because it's actually true that when people know better, they do better. The more you stay hydrated (on a day to day basis, not just donation days), the more plasma you can have extracted during each cycle. Toward the end of my time donating, I strictly used my left arm for both donations each week, simply because I had less issues with it. Remember, you have every right to stop your donation at any time. I'll try super hydrating but if they have the same problem I will likely give up. Why do I have to wait so long and how can I ensure my right arm veins are good for next time? And be sure to eat your iron-rich foods! From then on I constantly have used my right arm. Things like milkshakes will also cloud your plasma. I'm considering trying to avoid Vitamin C to try and help lower iron levels, but I've been worried I'll cause other issues by doing so. So for anyone who has that problem just remember, close your eyes as breath slowly as theyre checking it. If you do try to donate at another facility, and they find out you are currently deffered, you risk permanent deferral from both and will not be able to donate at all. One of the most important things to do is to eat a full, healthy meal on the day of your donation, within two hours of your appointment. After Congrats! After having my surgery, I was told that I could go back to donating after I was no longer taking any of the prescribed medications. I was told by the doctor on a follow-up call that due to both of these things happening during the injection, the pain and swelling was to be expected, and would subside. Juice Jocelyn Hsu But, since salmon is a more oily fish, if you eat it before your donation, it may cloud your plasma, making it less desirable. And my right elbow feels bruised, but can't say for sure if I hit it on something. This can be easily fixed by having the Phlebotomist either adjust the rate at which the blood is being extracted from your body, or by adjusting the position of the needle in your arm. When I told her it hurt she kind of wiggled the needle around and the pain subsided. Responding to Ethel question: Some veins are just BIGGER than others. Please consider donating plasma again! These questions and answers about the lap band will be helpful for those wanting to have weight loss surgery. I had high pressure on my machine and it took forever to finish in addition. That includes winding down techniques, optimizing your sleep environment, and sticking to a.
