Shug on 13/8/2008 at 10:04
If it's any help, my friend's mother (a woman in her mid 40s) donated a kidney for him and she was out of hospital in about 3 days, and recovered very quickly so I imagine you'll handle it just fine!
Good on you for seeing it through, and best of luck
242 on 13/8/2008 at 10:31
Very noble, I know I wouldn't be able do that. You should be sure the friend is like brother to you because the decision will affect more or less all the life. Anyway, good luck :thumb:
Andarthiel on 13/8/2008 at 11:07
i admire you,Displacer. You truly are a hero.
Don't worry though, I'm sure everything will turn out well.
I know how hard it is to get a kidney since my mum got a transplant a couple of years back, she had to wait years to get it.
I might need one in the future since her kidney disease is hereditary, really not looking forward to dialysis.
Displacer on 13/8/2008 at 12:07
Meh I'm no hero, I'm just doing what needs to be done. I guess I just want people to be aware of how bad things are for people who need transplants. I'll tell you what was the most humbling thing I saw while going through the testing. When I went to an appointment with the nephrologist I had to sit in the waiting room for a while. It was filled with people who needed transplants and it was just horrible. Not to make light of this, but it was straight out of a scene from night of the living dead. The worst part about it was they all had the same look in their eyes, "Oh my God! Why won't anyone help me?!!". They had that look because most of them knew they would die waiting for their kidney when all around them were millions of people with 2 healthy ones who could save them.
Its a sad fact that almost 20,000 people die every year waiting for a transplant. I was told by someone that could not understand why I was risking my life, that I couldn't save all of them. I told her that no I cant, but I can save one, and if more people had that attitude then yes, we could save all of them.
At any rate thanks for all the kind words, I will take them with me when I'm wheeled into the operating room. If the hospital has wireless I'll post how it went when I'm able which may be awhile as I'll be partying with my shiny new best friend, Mr. Morphine pump (Mmmm, morphine...)
Oh, as a side note due to my previous abdominal surgery I'm going to have the open procedure as opposed to the lap. They will basically be cutting me in half, from near my spine all the way around to near my belly button. I guess I may also be lose my lower rib in the process. I'll be in the hospital for 4-6 days and 6 weeks of recovery after that. Seeing as how a life will be saved, I consider this a bargain.
TTK12G3 on 13/8/2008 at 13:34
That's great compassion towards your friend there, Displacer. I hope everything goes well. Best wishes!
fett on 13/8/2008 at 14:17
Since you're in the mood, can I have your spleen?
Stitch on 13/8/2008 at 14:29
Quote Posted by Displacer
The worst part about it was they all had the same look in their eyes, "Oh my God! Why won't anyone help me?!!". They had that look because most of them knew they would die waiting for their kidney when all around them were millions of people with 2 healthy ones who could save them.
I don't even give blood, like hell those fuckers are getting an organ.
BrokenArts on 13/8/2008 at 14:37
Best of luck to you both! You're doing a great thing. :)
242 on 13/8/2008 at 14:37
Quote Posted by fett
Since you're in the mood, can I have your spleen?
I wonder when they will learn how to grow spare parts...
Shug on 13/8/2008 at 15:34
They had a spot on our local news tonight about a crew who are actually in the testing phase of taking people's cells and growing things like heart valves for patients
