this isn't as dirty as it sounds... actually it's somewhat of a downer topic but i just wanted to see what your takes on this are. my dad's in the hospital right now in pretty rough shape. he has a ton of things wrong with him (infection in his legs, hep a, hep c, and some unknown kidney malfunction). they're doing tests on him right now including a kidney biopsy and other scary things. we are anxiously awaiting the results, because there is a very real possibility he will need an organ transplant. i have decided after doing much thinking and some research that i will donate a kidney to him should it come to that. my mind is already made up, but i wanted to get your opinions. would you donate an organ to a loved one? why or why not? who would it be?
Awwww, sorry about your dad. That all sounds so serious. How old is he? And yes, I would donate a kidney to a loved one. Dialysis can be just a slow death.
i would donate an organ to a loved one without even thinking about it...i'm also an organ donor, so if soemthing happens to me someday, hopefully my organs would be able to save someone elses life.
I'm really sorry about your dad. I am a proud organ donor, and wouldn't think twice about helping a loved one in need if I were able. My mother is a nurse and worked in dialysis for over 10 years and I remember her stories of the waiting lists the patients were on for kidney transplants. The list was terribly long, and it was rare that any of them would receive a transplant, unless a family member stepped up. I hope everything works out for you and your family, and keep us updated as to how everything goes with him. Many hugs...
Fuckin A, i'd donate! If someone's gonna live cuz they can have one of my kidneys, then lets get it on!
he's 56, definitely not ready to go. he has so much more to learn and SO much to share with people. he's truly a gift to this world, and i'm absolutely going to do all i can to ensure he does what he needs to do with his time here. his condition is really serious, it wouldn't be so bad if he had gotten to the hospital sooner. but he's TERRIBLY stubborn, and has an out of control phobia of doctors and needles. he waited until it was so bad his wife had to call 911.. that's about 7 months of being bed ridden, taking herbs and hoping it will clear up on its own... this might sound dumb, but he's a highly spiritually evolved being. it seems as the further he advances in this respect, the more challenging the tests become... so he wanted to heal himself, but this is for sure out of his control. thanks for your support guys
Well, if you're going to do this, you need to let us know so that we may help in some way. He's not that much older than me - absolutely he has something to still give to you and to life! My thoughts will be with you.
i'll keep you posted as things unfold. it's not a definite thing yet, i'm not being pessimistic, just trying to prepare myself for whatever will happen. you don't have to do anything for me, your well wishes are more than enough to calm my mind. thank you for being so sweet
oh, hun, i'm so sorry your dad's sick. that's so sad.. i'll send out all the best vibes i got, and get some prayers, too (they're just good vibes with vocalization, after all). and i'd donate an organ to just about anyone, but most especially to anyone in my family.
i hope you get good news from the kidney biopsy. you arent kidding when you said that your dad's tests are becoming more challenging....he's got a lot to deal with right now. he's lucky to have such loving and supportive family to help him along his journey. ~be well~
I would. I am an organ donor as well. I had a friend who had problems with his liver and saw the pain he went through and would jump at the chance to help someone. I hope everything goes well and keep being strong.
absolutely yes... if a family member was ill, or one of my good friends needed something, for sure. the only reason why I havent' donated blood in a while is due to piercings/tattoos having a one year waiting period before you can donate blood..
