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Aug 5, 2019
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CougarTwins
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I donated last year. No lasting effects except for overall decrease of kidney
Function. I definitely recommend it. The waiting lists could be completely wiped out if just 1% of people were willing to donate.
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Kidney Donations
whiteninja
8/5/19 8:38pm
Yeah I don't think I'd seriously consider it if I were in your shoes. I'm not altruistic enough to take that risk
Slim
8/5/19 8:42pm
I know is sounds selfish but this was an honest answer I was looking for.
whiteninja
8/5/19 8:47pm
I feel the same way
Slim
8/5/19 8:49pm
It’s not “selfish” in the least bit imo.. it’s just reality
cougfanz
8/5/19 8:51pm
They are so thorough that’s its very safe for donors.
SlantRoute
8/5/19 8:45pm
Yea until you have some crazy complication during surgery
cougfanz
8/5/19 8:48pm
True. Fact is, you should feel zero pressure to do it.
SlantRoute
8/5/19 9:02pm
It happens though:
Baron
8/5/19 8:54pm
I read somewhere that death isn’t usually an issue, but an increased risk of kidney disease... like 3% of donors
SuperTank
8/5/19 8:49pm
Appreciate the feedback...
whiteninja
8/5/19 8:54pm
I was out for 2 weeks, but i have a desk job.
CougarTwins
8/5/19 9:39pm
Recovery for donor is quick. I was only down about 2 weeks.
dadofkhec
8/5/19 9:54pm
Yep, i was back to 100% playing basketball at 10 weeks.
CougarTwins
8/5/19 9:55pm
This is good to know because I would like to get back to Ironman training quick
whiteninja
8/5/19 10:05pm
3 1” incisions that I can’t even see anymore and a 3” one above the belly button
dadofkhec
8/5/19 10:15pm
no issues there..chicks dig scars.
whiteninja
8/5/19 10:22pm
I’d tell you but you blocked me. Have had a kidney transplant.
Turnpike Lane
8/5/19 8:55pm
Please get tested to donate....my dad is waiting for a match as well
jordbyu
8/5/19 9:24pm
Is no one in your family a match?
whiteninja
8/5/19 9:27pm
No. As I said, testing from what we’ve experienced pretty
jordbyu
8/5/19 9:31pm
There is very little in this life that I am really proud of outside of my family
dadofkhec
8/5/19 9:59pm
Altruistic donation (which you’re discussing) helps more than just that person.
IGlowInTheDark
8/5/19 9:27pm
Agreed. I really enjoyed this Vox story
jordbyu
8/5/19 9:36pm
I donated last year. No lasting effects except for overall decrease of kidney
CougarTwins
8/5/19 9:35pm
You’re awesome! I know a family who’s had 30 transplants in their family
jordbyu
8/5/19 9:39pm
Thanks, i donated to benefit my daughter. My kidney went to someone else and a
CougarTwins
8/5/19 9:47pm
Dont forget the tax deduction too.
dadofkhec
8/5/19 9:55pm
Forgive my student loans and then I'm in
Slim
8/5/19 10:05pm
Kidneys are worth about $70k
IGlowInTheDark
8/5/19 10:10pm
sheesh, can I just sell it
whiteninja
8/5/19 10:12pm
You usually have to steal someone's.
IGlowInTheDark
8/5/19 10:28pm
Crap, I was always under the impression those stories were fake.
whiteninja
8/5/19 11:10pm
I’d be happy to talk to you. Donated my kidney 3+ years ago to someone you
dadofkhec
8/5/19 9:52pm
man that's saying a lot considering I don't block many...
whiteninja
8/5/19 10:07pm
My SIL donated a kidney to a guy in her ward last year.
ugo1st
8/5/19 11:14pm
Negatory
VballDad
8/6/19 1:13am
Does having had kidney stones in the past disqualify you?
vegasnative
8/6/19 2:06am
Most likely.
dadofkhec
8/6/19 7:13am
Based on the questions I was asked today I would say yes.
whiteninja
8/6/19 3:26pm
I'm late to the party - but as a transx recipient I can't recommend it enough.
Santos L. Halper
8/6/19 12:30pm
Just a quick update....
whiteninja
8/6/19 3:26pm
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