| Fluids are replaced very quickly, RBCs take a bit longer.
However:
the RBCs do not carry nitrogen and it could be argued that you blood would be 'thinner' with reduced RBCs.
Hydration is the most important thing, as long as you do not feel giddy, you should be good to dive.
I used to give on a Monday, but that was because that's how the teams visited.
It's on a thursday now and I've not had any problems.
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