Blood Donation in 3 hours- please respond if you can help!!

[mizzpri]

Ok so I am about to donate blood in three hours, for this 8 month old infant who has an internal bleeding.
But anyways. I am obviously on a strict keto, so I didnt wanna ruin it. I ve been eating eggs with yolks in a lot of my meals, most likely even before I go to donate I will..

So do I really HAVE TO eat cookies/carbs post or pre donation or should I be ok?
This is the first time I am donating, I just never had a chance before because my mom wouldnt let me. But I feel like, if it helps this kid live- then ...

Hopefully I will be able to still study well after coming back home. Have exams next week...

Thankyou guys!

[Eileen]

No, you don't. Eat as normal, your blood will be fine. Bring your own food with you if you think they won't have anything suitable. I usually eat the Mini Babybels and pick the cheese and ham out of the sandwiches.

By the way, I'm up to 114 pints.