This isn't about my son, it's about me,
I'm a 39 year old single Mom with a wonderful son. I also have a boyfriend (hopefully I'm getting a ring soon)lol j/k
So I am very blessed.
Last year my kidneys failed and I was put on dialysis, I was working at first and not doing well on dialysis, so the doctors took me out of work. In April the doctors decided that taking my kidneys out would be the best option, The kidneys were both the size of volley balls. Now I am doing dialysis at home and it is going ok.
Yesterday I heard a lady on the radio telling them she needed a kidney and people (strangers) were calling and offering their kidney. Now that is so awesome! My question is would it be bad if I sent emails to all of the radio stations asking if they have some sort of program, or if they know one. My friends are saying go for it. At they end of the day, I rally just want a kidney so I can go beck to work, run around with with my son. I'm taking a poll. Is this a good idea?
Wow! I really love this site. Many of you asked if I am on the transplant list. Yes I am and I had no problem getting on it. I'm not a normal Dialysis patient. I had Polycystic kidney disease. It comes from my family, My Dad has had 3 transplants, so I know the process well. I have decided to call and tell anyone that will listen. I've been on dialysis for a year, I AM SO READY TO GET MY LIFE BACK. i HAVE FAITH THAT GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF ME. IN THE END GOD IS IN CONTROL. Thank ao much for all of your input, it wass helpful.
As long as you know what you'll go through with the transplant process and are willing to deal with all the pros and cons, I'd say go for it.
I just went through a health scare of my own which ended up turning out fine. But the whole time I kept thinking about what my next steps would be if the results came back bad. The only thing I kept thinking of is that I wouldn't be intimidated by anything because my kids need me. I would do anything for them. I think you should do anything you have to. It never hurts to ask a question, and even if one person says no, it might put you closer to someone who says yes.
Anything is possible these days. Ask and you may receive. Seems like there should be a website for people that are willing to donate... there may already be one. Do some research and dont be afraid to do what you have to do to save your own life. Blessings are out there if you don't ignore them.
There is probably quite a financial cost tho... like you would pay for the surgery for the donor and for yourself. I'm sure if you type "I need a kidney donor" into search you'll get some ideas on what's available in that arena.
Posting a picture and a bio on some sites might help you find someone that is looking for a way to help someone else. Good luck, stay strong and patient. All things happen for a reason, you have yet to discover what that reason is... but eventually you will know.
I think you should talk to your doctors and transplant team for advice, too. Are you eligible for transplant? There are a lot of phychological test that a donor goes through as well as the physical matches (blood type, etc).
So sorry, I am not trying to be a downer, but there are just so many factors that a transplant team considers.
This does feel a bit like a cattle call and I worry about the level of responses you will get, but it could be your miracle. Just approach it with caution and support of your health team, too!
Oh course not. Do what you feel comfortable with you regain your health.
C.
Absolutely! Do what ever you can to get that kidney!
I had a friend whose husband needed a kidney and was going through years without a match. I would go to your local town hall and get a fund raiser permit and throw a giant BBQ or walk-a-thon to help you. People do it all the time. I think you should do whatever you can to get well and if that means petitioning people all over then so be it!!! Good Luck!
i say do it! where are you at and what do you need? ill donate a kidney. lol. that is something i have always wanted to do for someone. although i am prone to kidney infections, so i dont know if they would even take mine.
heck no! you need a kidney... do what you have to to get one! :)
Go for it. You might as well. The worst thing they could say is no.
you will never regret trying as hard as you can to live, no one wants to be sick or die. you will only regret doing nothing. whats the worst that can happen, everyone says no. well, as of today, your answer for a kidney is no, so whats the difference if you do this and the answer is still no. you try, thats all you can do is try.
i do wonder though are you on the transplant list already? if so, keep in mind you have lots of hope already going on. if not, what is the reason? i know its personal, but i would say if the answer to this is no, then your doctors have a reason to not pursue transplant. the only word of caution is to be truthful. if there is some reason why you dont qualify for normal transplant lists, you have a right to give the circumstances to anyone who might consider helping you, in which they are risking their life now, and in the years to come when they may have problems.
otherwise, i would suggest a good way to make people aware of your situation is through local community activities. at a local church festival, they had flyers and a booth for a woman. she needed a bone marrow transplant(which they now usually do by siphoning blood cells similar to a dialysis machine, no longer having to drill in a persons hip) so they took a blood sample right there to put in the bank. the bone marrow bank wasnt just for her, but her local story was what got people to be tested in my town. i like to think someone matched somebody that day and was able to help them. every single family member of that sick woman, even children, were tested. they knew no one would be a match to her, but their thought was, if we give, maybe someone will give to us. a friend of hers was at the booth and her 5 year old child was a match for some unknown person, and she donated. how amazing is it that 5 year old saved someone else life. doing things like this in your community, or asking people to make sure they discuss organ donations with their families. and start by example, mention to your own family how you now personally know how important organ donation is. make as many people you can be aware, and you never know what may come back to you. good luck
DO IT! Why not? Everyone deserves to live life to the fullest and as you said it's not only for you but your son as well. He deserves it too!
Absolutely go for it!! The more people who know what you want and need, the more resources will likely open for you. And don't stop with radio stations. What about churches, the Y or other service organizations. It only takes one contact that can make a huge difference. Good luck! Go for it!!!! - One other thing. How do you feel about contacting radio stations? When you step back and look more objectively at the situation, what do you think? How's the best way for you to get back to work and run around with your son? At the end of the day it's got to be right for you. - And yes, check with your doc!!
I'm not sure if you've checked into having a family member or friend donate a kidney to you or not but if not maybe they would. And if they don't match you can do a "paired transplant" where they (or you) find another person who needs a donor and THIER family member who doesn't match THEM but matches YOU then YOUR donor who doesn't match YOU but matches THEM all trade! Maybe you could find someone on the internet from a kidnet trasnplant support group?
It's a great idea! Whatever it takes to be around for your son is a good idea. I wish you all the best.
Yes, call radio stations, call charity organizations, call your church. Ask for all the help you can get in finding a donor. But most of all ask for God's help, pray and get God's guidance.
Why not? Good luck.
sure, why not? i know i would do anything to save my life. i say give it a go. good luck!
