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southernyankeebelle

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22. I didn't even think of that. Your right. I do admire him for even thinking about it.

Reply to B2G (Reply #19)

Tue Jun 12, 2012, 05:31 PM

Jun 2012

It is a big decision.

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My son just called me [View all] Control-Z Jun 2012 OP

wow handmade34 Jun 2012 #1

wow wow orpupilofnature57 Jun 2012 #3

triple wow! But I know someone who donated a kidney & was fine Liberal_in_LA Jun 2012 #29

It really is a "wow" Control-Z Jun 2012 #4

not overreacting at all Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #28

As a parent I can see how scary that can be sharp_stick Jun 2012 #2

Thanks you. Control-Z Jun 2012 #6

What a great kid and what an honest, giving response. gateley Jun 2012 #5

He really just blew my mind Control-Z Jun 2012 #12

He needs to give it serious consideration notadmblnd Jun 2012 #7

Indeed an extremely generous impulse. enough Jun 2012 #8

I don't think this was an impulse. Control-Z Jun 2012 #26

Really BIG wow! Amazing son! riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #9

be careful tru Jun 2012 #33

My sister just received a kidney/liver transplant in February 2012 riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #38

My mom had a kidney transplant July 29,1996, revolution breeze Jun 2012 #56

Speaking as someone who has a family member who might need a kidney some day, pnwmom Jun 2012 #10

How old is too old? cynatnite Jun 2012 #16

I'm more concerned with the youth of the donor. pnwmom Jun 2012 #31

If I'm reading the OP correctly, her son volunteered... cynatnite Jun 2012 #40

His mother is still thinking all this through, and if she wasn't interested in people's pnwmom Jun 2012 #42

You have an awesome kid! cynatnite Jun 2012 #11

Long as he isn't planning to donate it to Cheney I say major props to him tularetom Jun 2012 #13

Congratulations to you lindac007 Jun 2012 #14

He should talk to his health insurance provider, as this can change his future eligibility. Brickbat Jun 2012 #15

Well you have a wonderful son and you should be proud. But please make sure he thinks it southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #17

And will he have physical limitations imposed B2G Jun 2012 #19

I've been living with one kidney for years. kudzu22 Jun 2012 #20

Do you have limitations for around physical activities B2G Jun 2012 #21

No contact sports kudzu22 Jun 2012 #43

I didn't even think of that. Your right. I do admire him for even thinking about it. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #22

Like a good parent you put it out there. Hope he makes the best decision. Prayers are coming your southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #54

Warning!!! kudzu22 Jun 2012 #18

My nephew gave a kidney to the son of a friend of the family lunatica Jun 2012 #23

They could set up a kidney transplant chain TrogL Jun 2012 #24

Good kids rarely happen by accident... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2012 #25

Ironic that this story about a donor being denied insurance is on the same page as this one right no mtnester Jun 2012 #27

Kind of great, isn't it, Control-Z Jun 2012 #46

Your tagline is flawless. It says it all. longship Jun 2012 #30

I'll save this thread to refer to Control-Z Jun 2012 #47

But we now all know the extent that you've succeeded longship Jun 2012 #53

Thank you for your honesty. Smilo Jun 2012 #32

As a mom of a daughter who will one day need a liver Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #34

That is a wonderful kid. Cleita Jun 2012 #35

Wow indeed! TuxedoKat Jun 2012 #36

You must be very proud of your son! AndyA Jun 2012 #37

what an amazing person--I can't even imagine how proud you are of him! renate Jun 2012 #39

One question that should be examined: what is the family/social interaction that enough Jun 2012 #41

I'm going to say something that might come across as uncaring. But it has to be said. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #44

I have two friends who have donated kidneys, one who LuckyLib Jun 2012 #45

Amazing! Control-Z Jun 2012 #49

I'm down as an organ donator Cherchez la Femme Jun 2012 #48

Life expectancy of kidney donors appears to be similar or perhaps longer than non-donors Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #55

As someone with kidney disease, Thank your son for me NightWatcher Jun 2012 #50

Your son is a wonderful human being but . . . StatGirl Jun 2012 #51

Your son didn't get to be a great man by himself leftynyc Jun 2012 #52