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Tomorrow i hv a blood transfusion at 8:00am may i eat and drink a lot before blood transfusion?
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Yes sure: There is no contraindication about drinking water and eating prior to blood transfusion. Blood transfusion does not cause nausea nor vomiting usually.
Answered 8/12/2013
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