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In reply to the discussion: My son just called me [View all]Cherchez la Femme
(2,488 posts)48. I'm down as an organ donator
when dead, of course (shades of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life/Can We Have Your Liver" scene )
BUT
losing a kidney cuts off 10 years off of the donators life.
(Mind you, my understanding of this is as rote, since that's what I wanted to do & this information was made known to me a couple decades ago so I no longer remember the source -- I THINK my G.P. told me that at the time)
At the risk of sounding like I'm patting myself on the back, I do have to agree your son sounds like a great(& compassionate, & empathetic) kid
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His mother is still thinking all this through, and if she wasn't interested in people's
pnwmom
Jun 2012
#42
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
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
Ironic that this story about a donor being denied insurance is on the same page as this one right no
mtnester
Jun 2012
#27
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
Life expectancy of kidney donors appears to be similar or perhaps longer than non-donors
Ms. Toad
Jun 2012
#55