Gave a lot as a teen. Quit when I got a letter that I was no longer eligible as I had some hideous blood disease. Turned out I didn’t, gave up. Now I’m just to old to weaken myself like that. Already shitting blood from hemorrhoids, just now getting that under control.
Funny story, went to the doc because walking upstairs to my office was making my heart pound. She sent me to the ER, they took blood, “OK Mr. Shalafi! We have a room ready for you on the 4th fl…” “HOLD UP! I’m staying?!” I was within an inch of needing a transfusion.
Knew I was squirting a little blood sometimes when I pooped. Explained I didn’t think it was a big deal as a human can give a pint a week at the Red Cross. “Uh, no. You can give a pint once a month.” Oh.
Gave a lot as a teen. Quit when I got a letter that I was no longer eligible as I had some hideous blood disease. Turned out I didn’t, gave up. Now I’m just to old to weaken myself like that. Already shitting blood from hemorrhoids, just now getting that under control.
Funny story, went to the doc because walking upstairs to my office was making my heart pound. She sent me to the ER, they took blood, “OK Mr. Shalafi! We have a room ready for you on the 4th fl…” “HOLD UP! I’m staying?!” I was within an inch of needing a transfusion.
Knew I was squirting a little blood sometimes when I pooped. Explained I didn’t think it was a big deal as a human can give a pint a week at the Red Cross. “Uh, no. You can give a pint once a month.” Oh.
Sorry to hear that :(
Under control - that sounds better!