Publication Information
This story was originally published between July 22, 2007 and December 5, 2007. It can be found in Chapter 22 of the Book of Spam.
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Reece |
Spamboy |
Amy |
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Dead Man Walking
This past week, an allergic reaction I had to taking Zantac brought to mind the other time a drug whose name began with “Z” did a number on me. Like all of my stories, this one goes in directions you might not have imagined.
In Part 1, you can read about the first–and last–time I donated plasma, thanks to the weakest of encouragement from my friend Reece.
The next two parts detail the dark side of earning easy money, as I got terribly ill from my actions that day.
Severe illness can be life-changing and unexpectedly catastrophic. Subsequent parts will delve into how that one decision nearly derailed my entire college career and love life.
Responses to “Dead Man Walking”
July 28th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Holy cow, Spamboy! I have just read Parts I and II, and I am thinking this must have turned into a real life-changing episode. What I am wondering is how or why you did not tell the doctor that you had donated plasma the day before. But I suppose that’s all part of the story. When can we see the rest?!!!
August 3rd, 2007 at 6:43 am
“Dr. Hansen confirmed I didn’t have the plague, West Nile virus, bird flu, roto, SARS, or any other disease du jour”
Thank God my friend. I’m enjoying your blog man!
August 6th, 2007 at 4:59 am
Feeling sick while in college only magnifies whatever it is that is making you that way. A cold feels like a deadly disease…etc. I can relate.
September 20th, 2007 at 12:23 am
My guilt is great for assuming your doctor would be the source of the problem!
September 22nd, 2007 at 10:09 am
See! I knew it had to be the plasma. What a bummer that you were allergic to the antidote… adding insult to injury or something like that.
October 10th, 2007 at 7:12 am
This is why donating plasma is only for the drunks and the homeless. Who cares if they get hives?
I’m such a good person.
July 28th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
I have a horrible feeling that this encounter with a university doctor is not going to have a good ending… There is a reason why so many colleges’ health centers are nicknamed “Quack Shacks!”