Gave blood today

**tdoe11** · 11-12-2013, 06:24 PM

I snickered when they told me I wouldn't be able to work out tonight. An hour after the draw and i feel like death! Definitely no gym tonight.

**austinite** · 11-12-2013, 06:52 PM

lol. I always wait 24 hours before hitting the gym. But generally, a 4 hour wait is plenty. Good job donating, tdoe!

**Rusty11** · 11-12-2013, 07:03 PM

Gave blood for the first time in my life last week. I brought all kinds of food to work and drank a half gallon of water before I went in at 4pm. Felt great. Only had a couple glasses of orange juice. Maybe eat/drink more next time. My hemocrit went up to 54 since last bw a year ago. So, this will probably a regular thing for me.

**austinite** · 11-12-2013, 07:05 PM

Usually your HCT needs to be on the low end already for you to feel dizzy/queasy. But anything is possible. If your body gets used to high HCT then it can affect you as well. I always feel great after a draw.

**Igifuno** · 11-12-2013, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by austinite

Usually your HCT needs to be on the low end already for you to feel dizzy/queasy. But anything is possible. If your body gets used to high HCT then it can affect you as well. I always feel great after a draw.

How many have you done? Is there a limit?

Nice job tdoe!

**Rusty11** · 11-12-2013, 07:15 PM

That makes sense.

**austinite** · 11-12-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Igifuno

How many have you done? Is there a limit?

Nice job tdoe!

I couldn't even tell you. Many. Most centers will only allow you to draw a pint once every 2 to 3 months. So long as you're in range, otherwise you need a doctors script.

**Igifuno** · 11-12-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by austinite

I couldn't even tell you. Many. Most centers will only allow you to draw a pint once every 2 to 3 months.

I know there can be some benefits to BP by donating, but don't know much about it. Will have to read more into it

**diesel101** · 11-12-2013, 07:21 PM

Good job donating, every little bit helps!

**Rusty11** · 11-12-2013, 07:23 PM

Please excuse my quick hijack...
austinite, I remember reading a couple of months ago that your hct level had risen to a level similar to mine.
Has it gone down? I read hct typically is reduced 1-3% with each draw. Thanks.

**austinite** · 11-12-2013, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Igifuno

I know there can be some benefits to BP by donating, but don't know much about it. Will have to read more into it

Check out the "How to cycle by observing blood counts" in the educational threads sticky. I would link, but on phone.

**austinite** · 11-12-2013, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Rusty11

Please excuse my quick hijack...
austinite, I remember reading a couple of months ago that your hct level had risen to a level similar to mine.
Has it gone down? I read hct typically is reduced 1-3% with each draw. Thanks.

Yeah it went down and is below 50%, where I like to keep it. For me, a pint will yield about 3 % drop once rehydrated. Hydration is very important when you measure HCT, because you could be hydrated today and measure 48, and tomorrow you could be 51+ if you're not hydrated.

**tdoe11** · 11-12-2013, 07:26 PM

Thanks guys. And I ate some amazing alfredo sauce pizza with chicken, tomatoes, feta and artichoke hearts (thought I would rub it in) and drank a lot of water. Feel like a champ now

**austinite** · 11-12-2013, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by tdoe11

Thanks guys. And I ate some extra good white sauce pizza

That's what she said.

**tdoe11** · 11-12-2013, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by austinite

That's what she said.

Haha. You are quick! Beat me to the edit I was doing!

**Rusty11** · 11-12-2013, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by austinite

Yeah it went down and is below 50%, where I like to keep it. For me, a pint will yield about 3 % drop once rehydrated. Hydration is very important when you measure HCT, because you could be hydrated today and measure 48, and tomorrow you could be 51+ if you're not hydrated.

As always, THANKS austinite.

tdoe, glad you're feeling better. Was your hct high?

**songdog** · 11-12-2013, 07:48 PM

Hell I gave Saturday for the 1st time in 20 some yrs.I don't like to give in the winter because it seemed like I always got sick a few dayz later.But I never feel weak after giving.

**austinite** · 11-12-2013, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by songdog

Hell I gave Saturday for the 1st time in 20 some yrs.I don't like to give in the winter because it seemed like I always got sick a few dayz later.But I never feel weak after giving.

Happy 1st donation, Songdog!

**Trevtrev** · 11-12-2013, 08:00 PM

Good job donating! I'm up to 3 gallons. I go every three months, feel great afterwards or sure. I always have fun with the pb's too! Cute ones where I donate.

**tarmyg** · 11-13-2013, 02:21 AM

Is there a problem donating while on gear?

Thanks
~T

"I stay mostly by myself, but it's OK, they know me here"
Follow my personal story here: Anabolic Steroids - Steroid.com Forums - An honest journey - Blogs

**austinite** · 11-13-2013, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by tarmyg

Is there a problem donating while on gear?

Thanks
~T

"I stay mostly by myself, but it's OK, they know me here"
Follow my personal story here: Anabolic Steroids - Steroid.com Forums - An honest journey - Blogs

Not if you don't say anything.

**OnTheSauce** · 11-13-2013, 08:39 AM

I've just been self draining every month a little bit.

**--->>405<<---** · 11-13-2013, 09:38 AM

been meaning to give blood. actually have the time today. i havent done it in 20 years. im running a keto diet, wondering if i will have to possibly ingest some sugar as a result, which will in turn make my objective that much more difficult.