My Father is scheduled for Pancreatic Surgery on the month of July, I'm asking for blood donors for Rolly's operation. Please see details below for filling up of data forms and bring 2 Valid Id's.

NAME: Rolando V. Presto (Hosp # 1663301)

WHERE: Blood Donor's room located beside the Laboratory of NKTI (National Kidney and Transplant Institute) along East Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila

TIME: 8AM - 7PM, Monday to Sunday

BLOOD TYPE: Any

There is NO FEE for processing, just come to the hospital and donate blood.

Preparation before donating blood
1. Have enough rest and sleep.
2. No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation.
3. No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation.
4. Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty food.
5. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.

Steps in donating blood
1. Have your weight taken.
2. Register and honestly and complete the donor registration form.
3. Have your blood type and hemoglobin checked.
4. A physician will conduct a blood donor examination.
5. Actual donation--the amount of blood to be donated (either 350cc or 450cc) will depend on the donor's weight and blood pressure. It usually takes 10 minutes or less.
6. A 5 to 10 minute rest and plenty of fluid-intake are necessary after donation.

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.**For women, extra reminder that you should have at least menstruated 2 weeks ago.**