Respect for life - feels funny

irondork

I had to have a medical procedure done yesterday that had the potential for blood loss. Everything went fine. But in preparation for the surgery I was asked, "In the event there is significant bleeding would you have any objection to a blood transfusion?"
I said no.
..... and that word hung in the air ... I said... {{{{no}}}}
I felt weird. Not bad weird... just odd weird. What a peculiar people we are that we find the sensation of having enough respect for life that we would act to preserve it as a landmark moment.
LoisLane looking for Superman

Hope you are feeling better now, IronDork.
Just Lois
irondork

Oh, I'm fine. Thanks!
It was an outpatient proceedure. The torture part was having to lay still in bed for six hours afterwards so I wouldn't bleed.
Ugh... that clock on the wall would not MOVE!
LoisLane looking for Superman

Good. I am glad you are OK.
Good Night from The North Pacific.
Just Lois
LoisLane looking for Superman

Sorry. Double post.
Just Lois
mind blown
rip van winkle

Hi Irondork:
Hope you are feeling better.
I sent you a pm.
Heartofaboy

I know that feeling too irondork.
It is quite weird.
I'd rather not have a blood transfusion but am I willing to die through lack of one?
I don't think so................ I can do a lot more good 'alive' than DEAD.