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I'm planning on donating. Not to anyone in particular, a group or community but to someone who badly needs what I'm about to give. I don't have much so I thought the best way I could give or help others is to give away part of me. A bit of my life.. a little of my blood. I don't know why I suddenly felt the urge to do blood donation. Probably because of a friend who badly needed blood transfusion this one time. Or I just felt that caring is sharing. I made up my mind, I've decided to give.. and by that I need to prepare.

So, I've been reading stuffs about blood donation. It's benefits, do's and don'ts before and after the actual process. I need to gear up. Just reading the first line already hits me hard. hehe. So I need to prep myself up.

Preparation before donating blood
1. Have enough rest and sleep. (oops. bawal magpuyat. )
2. No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation. (Bawal din uminom, hehe, love your liver boi!)
3. No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation. (Bawal magkasakit!)
4. Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty food. (Eat fruits and veggies. Start living healthy)
5. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice. (Replenish, Rejuvinate, Recharge)

What to do after blood donation?
1. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.
2. Refrain from stooping down after blood donation.
3. Refrain from strenuous activities like:
     a. Lifting heavy objects;
     b. Driving big vehicles such as bus, trucks, etc.; or
     c. Operating big machines.
4. Avoid using the punctured arm in lifting heavy objects.
5. Apply pressure on the punctured site and lift the arm in case the site is still bleeding.
6. If there is discoloration and swelling on the punctured site, you may apply cold compress for 24 hours.
7. If there is dizziness, just lie down with your feet elevated. Drink plenty of juice; and in just a few minutes or so, it will pass.

They say there are plenty of benefits when you donate your blood. Like free health screening, reduced risk of heart disease, renewal of red blood cells in your body and other more but I'd like to think that there are no better benefit than having that feeling you have saved someone's life. What a sweet fulfillment.

I got a week to prepare myself. Hehe. I'm excited. A great way to start the year eh. I'll probably ask others to join me on this one. :p So, who's with me?