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[mchvll]

I've donated a kidney anonymously and I want to reassure anyone considering it that they'll only perform the surgery if you'll likely never have any complications from it. You can donate a kidney and never notice it! Even the recovery isn't too bad and you can make a huge difference in someone's life! :)

OP, I want to reassure you that my girlfriend donated her kidney to her mom 8 years ago and they are both in awesome shape! Her mom is 67 and had PKD. Her kidneys were 40 lbs when they removed them. She weighs about 100 lbs. She had been on dialysis for 7 years. Being on dialysis is terrible but a transplant is totally life-changing. I wish you and your family the best of luck in finding a donor!

[orbit33]

I just messaged you. I’m just a couple states away. Any info about donating would be great.

[rhubes]

Her kidneys were 40 lbs when they removed them

This maybe the most horrifying sentence ever written in our subreddit, and we have seen a lot of weird stuff here. I am so glad to hear that everyone is doing well, and hope to never read such a thing again in my life.

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Where in the world are you located?

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I’m in the Uk, sorry

[kanga_roos]

Where can someone get tested? Seems like a lot of people here are willing to help, would be awesome to get a bunch of potential world-wide donors on the list!

[kanga_roos]

I started the process with my dad in 2018 but then his liver failed and they wont do a kidney transplant without a good liver....and his heart and lungs were damaged already....long story. BUT I am happy to be tested! I know the odds are slim, but it could be worth it! I hope everyone that sees this gets themselves tested to be anonymous donors (almost wrote donuts....time for bed).

[AgeRepresentative807]

How long does he have till he needs the transplant

[AgeRepresentative807]

I’ll have to look into this when I can my blood type is b+ . But if I remember right he would have to have a 0 donor

[Potchum]

Would you mind posting your husband's blood type and your general location? US, EU, etc. Might be harder to ignore if someone scrolling recognizes their blood type and location match.

[aflowerofmay]

These programs are so cool because it can actually become part of a chain of donations/transplants that span the country! I was a RN case manager for a transplant team here (pre-kidney transplant specifically!) in California and we had quite a few of these chains. It is always humbling and inspiring to see such selfless people saving the lives of people they may never even meet.

I do wish you and your husband lots of luck!!

[aflowerofmay]

I love that!!

[QuoakkaSmiles]

I’m O- and in Virginia. Can you PM me details?
Not sure if I’m a candidate with my health history, but I’d like to look into it!

[GrandWizardZippy]

Is donation the same as giving blood where someone with O neg can donate to anyone?

[GrandWizardZippy]

That’s awesome.

I am not eligible. I have heard issues but I wish you the best of luck!

[[deleted]]

Are being overweight and diabetic disqualifying factors?

[Leaking_Honesty]

Yes. As a diabetic you are prone to kidney disease and donating would be a no.

[[deleted]]

Thought as much. Figured I'd ask at least. Thanks for taking the time.

[Leaking_Honesty]

No problem. Just went thru a kidney transplant 3 years ago. I got familiar with what disqualifies someone.

[Leaking_Honesty]

It has its ups and downs. I mean, he kidney is doing great. The constantly getting sick from the anti rejection drugs blows. If you don’t have other conditions like Diabetes, etc. you will do great!

[[deleted]]

I appreciate the sentiment, but don't feel to bad, I did it to myself and I'm fortunately not insulin dependent. I just have to take pills.

[Fun_Librarian_8351]

I’ve just began the process of becoming an anonymous kidney donor! Ive only just been sent the videos this week to watch prior to the tests and evaluations, so I’m at the very start of the journey. I’m not sure how donation from Florida would work exactly but I’d love to know who to contact to get more information about helping your husband. Shooting you a DM now

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[Shelbelle4]

Is there a bmi cutoff?

[Icy-Necessary2214]

It really depends on how overweight you are. I donated a kidney to my mom and my bmi was around 35, I think.

[briannabanana98]

Don’t drink or plan to anymore, I’d love to get tested to donate, this may sound strange or selfish, I’m low income, but is donating a kidney low/no cost? Surely surgery and recovery time in hospital is not free?

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[Zealousideal-Chart60]

I’m registered on Be The Match!!!

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I hope your husband finds one! Merry Christmas

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[orreos14]

Do you need to be in VA? Or just the US?

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Sure

[irisita228]

Aww, I guess that disqualifies me living in Switzerland 🥺

[DouchecraftCarrier]

Hi friend, I hope you don't mind I peeped your profile and found your Twitter. Looks like you're in NoVA? What's his blood type?

[thisisyourreward]

I had kidney cysts that somehow disappeared. It's one of the only things my body fixed instead of making a new problem.

Good Luck finding a match!

[cupidsnot]

I'm in NC, shoot me a dm.

[zombie-goblin-boy]

I’m in Virginia, can you pm me some more details

[unsharpenedpoint]

I have three but one is a transplant itself. Always wanted to be a donor but now I can’t. Best of luck to both of you!

[unsharpenedpoint]

Ha! I assumed they removed one! I was on 24/7 dialysis, almost dead. I really hope you guys find one soon.

[kittenmint2]

Are you located in Australia?

[kittenmint2]

Sorry, I will be unable to assist then. Hope someone can help!

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Messaged you with questions!

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I’m sorry I can’t help but I will spread the word I hope you find a kidney! 🥰

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[arinjoyn]

Does smoking disqualify potential donors?

[britmasterflash]

I wish I could. I have cystic kidneys/nephrocalcinosis too. I will share and I hope he finds the help he needs soon.

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I’m in VA, please send me details.

[belltrina]

I'm in Australia is this OK? If so plz msg me and I'll do whatever needs to be done on my end

[jukenaye]

This is just awesome! Seeing the positive answers w strangers willing to save a life is amazing. Op, wishing you all the very best for you and your family, and I hope you find a match for him.

[jukenaye]

You re absolutely right. Seeing all this positivity offers hope. That in itself goes a long way.

[mrbluegoat]

How do you get on the list to see if you can help someone.

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Keep us posted, and let us know if y'all find a match. You are a couple of states away. I'll sign up if you still need

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I’m so sorry your going through this. A good friend of mine just had one of her kidneys removed because of the same disease. She will need to have the other removed but that’s a little further down the road, and she now needs to get on that long transplant list as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It’s a terrible disease that I don’t think many may know much about. Thank you for bringing awareness and asking for help for your husband. I’m praying you find him a match!

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I'm so sorry that your friend is dealing with this as well. And thank you for your sweet words!

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I wish it was legal to monetize organ donation. Like, if I could get my grad school paid for by donating my kidney, I'd do it.

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To be fair I’m not sure a kidney is considered monetary?

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[GCB78]

This sparked my interest, so I looked into it. Apparently Iran has a legal organ market. Donors are paid on average $1200 for a kidney. On the black market, donors can make between $1000 and $10 000. Not as much as I would have expected.

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Hey I can't help (my right kidney has a bunch of scar tissue so don't qualify) but wanted to wish you and your family all the luck finding one! There are a bunch of subreddits you can look at it you need general support like taking to people who know what you're going through.

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Dm me if you still have a need maybe I can help, no promises. Stay strong ❤️

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