bbarcheryhunter Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My aunt needs a kidney and and I'm thinking about doing some testing to see if I would match but I guess im kinda scared :-) so I was wondering if anybody has or knows of anybody that experienced it and any good advice ...another thing im concerned about is time off work and cost but im sure if I would do something like that it would all work out ...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I dont know of anybody that has but thats awesome. Hopefullg everything works out for you and your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My younger brother Scott donated a kidney to my dad a few years ago, both were doing great almost immediately after the procedure. Scott was up walking around hours after the surgery, dad took a few more days, but the kidney functioned just fine. We lost dad to leukemia last February, but the kidney was still going strong right up till the end. It added years onto dad's life. An extremely selfish and unselfish act at the same time - selfish because Scott (and all of us) wanted to keep dad around as long as possible, and unselfish because Scott gave up a kidney to keep dad around as long as possible. Scott was back to work within 3-4 weeks or so, but he has a desk job, which is not demanding on his body. I hope all goes well with your aunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Never have but I am on my driver's license....might as well help someone if anything ever happens to me. From what I know, people who donate kidneys do well...of course it may limit your contact sport playing due the risk of injuring the one good kidney....but it won't stop ya from hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hope with however it works out that it works out for the best for your aunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 No never have. Donating platelets right now actually but that's as far as I've ever went lol. Its a huge decision as it will definitely affect your health to some degree. I wish you both the best outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Good Luck...I'm keeping all mine...some of them are still like new!!..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStation46 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Never have but I am on my driver's license....might as well help someone if anything ever happens to me. From what I know, people who donate kidneys do well...of course it may limit your contact sport playing due the risk of injuring the one good kidney....but it won't stop ya from hunting! My driver's license too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Has anyone ever donated an organ?? I've had friends from the service and such need an organ transplant and some times everything looks great but their body rejects the donated organ and its another round of surgery to remove the organ and they are no better for it. It's a tough decision to make that's for sure and I hope the best for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My wife's friend donated her kidney to her younger brother about 10 years ago. They are both going strong. After the surgery they were both up and walking the next day and returned to work around 3 weeks later. I also signed my donor card on my license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 No, never have. I don't think anyone would want mine, and I'm running out of them to give away. Bad joke, sorry. I've had 8 major surgeries, the last one last September on my liver, and like Ohiobucks said, modern medicine is pretty incredible. I'm pretty sure they can do kidney surgery with minimal cutting these days. My mom had numerous surgeries on her kidneys for stones, and she'd be down for a few months. Now days, you're up and around in no time. Nobody can make the decision for you, but if you're a match, and want to do it, don't let the fear of surgery deter you, it's really not that bad. Pray on it, search your heart and you'll make the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pruts Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Wow that's a tough decision! Bust of luck for you and your aunt, and the rest of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarcheryhunter Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks everybody ....my dad had a kidney transplant about 11 years ago so I would like to return a favor but im still scared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarcheryhunter Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Well here we go ....placed the Ph call this morn to Harrisburg to start my testing for the transplant...and im still scared but it's something I want to do so will c Wat happens ..keep us in your prayers ...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Prayers sent, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hope all goes well for you and her both. Prayers on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Wish you the very best. My heart doctor, back then, wanted in 2001 to put me on a heart donor list, I did not do that, but still amazed what they can do these days. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 gave a piano to the church a few years back.........bout as close as I've come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 lol jim. i've never been a donor so never did give it any thought. i am a donor when i'm gone, like ruth and others. tough decision, but admire you just for considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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