So, after talking to a couple of friends who give blood regularly, I decided I would be proactive in the 'not fainting' stakes. During the day prior to my venesection I made sure I drank 2 litres of water and an hour before I drank a half litre of coke & ate a mars bar, going for sugar overload.
The whole experience was better than previous ones, I didn't feel sick or nearly faint, which is a vast improvement.
Although I would have been even better if I hadn't had an old dear next to me who seemed determined to make me feel better, despite the nurses telling her several times to leave me alone, she insisted on talking to me.
The actual process took about 10 minutes, maybe a little longer but was bearable.
Add to this that my levels are dropping and I am feeling ever so slightly better, as in, not needing a nap mid-afternoon but still shattered by bedtime, I think it may all be working; and the horror movie monthly bleedings won't go on for ever!!!
The next one is planned for a couple of days and I'm back to haematology on Wednesday to find out what happens next & all relatively positive.
Good luck to everyone going through it, feel free to get in touch and we can form our own mutual appreciation society!!!
Lyn
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