Been to the blood bank yesterday to donate blood. Quick test showed I could not donate this time. Iron was at 134 but must be 135 or above to donate. It’s probably due to surgery I had last month, and now i’ve been advised to wait 6 months. Somehow It makes me feel a bit sad and guilty.
I’ve been told that I can’t donate for six months after any surgery. I’ve had multiple from a hysterectomy, to a laparoscopic meniscus tear repair. And every time they say “can’t donate blood”.
It sucks, but it’s for your safety and others.