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Aug 5, 2019
9:55:40pm

CougarTwins All-American

Yep, i was back to 100% playing basketball at 10 weeks.

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CougarTwins

Previous username: jherrin
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Joined: Dec 8, 2004
Last login: May 17, 2024
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Time

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.

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.

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

8/5/19 10:10pm

sheesh, can I just sell it

whiteninja

8/5/19 10:12pm

You usually have to steal someone's.

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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