Lifting after having blood drawn?

Not sure if this is the right section to ask this question. But, today i had my blood drawn to find out my free and total test at the doc. I know a lot of you have these tests frequently. When should i be able to lift again without having to worry? Its quite swollen around the part where she pinned, hurts as well

I wait about 3 hours, then carry on lifting as normal.

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Originally Posted by Holmbrah

Not sure if this is the right section to ask this question. But, today i had my blood drawn to find out my free and total test at the doc. I know a lot of you have these tests frequently. When should i be able to lift again without having to worry? Its quite swollen around the part where she pinned, hurts as well

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Either a bad job or you got bad veins?

If it hurts dont lift, do leg workout maybe?

Not unusual to get some bruising from a blood draw its blood that has collected under the skin outside the vein and will dissipate. You can workout in as stated above in a few hours but be sure to eat.
If you had given a full pint wait till the next day to exercise.

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Originally Posted by Holmbrah

Not sure if this is the right section to ask this question. But, today i had my blood drawn to find out my free and total test at the doc. I know a lot of you have these tests frequently. When should i be able to lift again without having to worry? Its quite swollen around the part where she pinned, hurts as well

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I've done this a few times. I've noticed cramping that was out of the ordinary. Possibly due to fluid loss. 2x RBC (haven't done it yet) may have a milder effect on me. But it is a pattern (the cramping) so I avoid lifting within 24 hours of donating.

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Originally Posted by Times Roman

I've done this a few times. I've noticed cramping that was out of the ordinary. Possibly due to fluid loss. 2x RBC (haven't done it yet) may have a milder effect on me. But it is a pattern (the cramping) so I avoid lifting within 24 hours of donating.

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Similarly, and due mostly to curiosity...I gave around 1pm, then lifted around 7pm (permitting plenty of time for the injection spot to clot and seal - the primary reason they gave me for not lifting). I noticed markedly reduced energy and strength, along with slight lightheadedness. Needlesstosay, I knocked off early...but gained some valuable perspective...which was after all, what I sought. I agree with Roman, give it a day.

I lift after giving a pint about 4 hours and I usually get winded more easily

You can lift anytime after a blood draw for just test and free test. That's barely any volume. 1 pint + and you can start considering waiting 4 to 6 hours to train. Even then, it's not that bad. Personally, I just train the next day after a pint+ is drawn. But blood tests? Even the most extensive tests that require several tubes drawn do little to no impact. The volume is negligible.

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Originally Posted by austinite

You can lift anytime after a blood draw for just test and free test. That's barely any volume. 1 pint + and you can start considering waiting 4 to 6 hours to train. Even then, it's not that bad. Personally, I just train the next day after a pint+ is drawn. But blood tests? Even the most extensive tests that require several tubes drawn do little to no impact. The volume is negligible.

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was thinking the same thing

I have blood test done regularly and lift that same day. When I have a pint taken out, I usually wait for about 8 hours before working out just so the draw site can heal up. They use a big needle when taking a pint out. I do get winded easy for the next few days after having a pint taken out.