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Title: Anyone got a kidney to spare?
Post by: iMav on Sat, 08 November 2008, 13:46:37
Sounds funny, but this is a serious question.  If you (or someone you know) has O blood (pos or neg is fine), is in good health, and would be willing to help extend the life of someone near and dear to yours truly, please PM me.

I am on a mission!
Title: Anyone got a kidney to spare?
Post by: wellington1869 on Sat, 08 November 2008, 18:04:47
Good god, I hope you'll find one. Dont they have national registries from organ donors for this sort of thing? Are you having trouble finding a suitable donor?
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Post by: iMav on Sat, 08 November 2008, 19:25:42
On the list for a cadaver donation.  There's not really much of a live donation list.  People pretty much only give up kidneys to people they know.
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Post by: lam47 on Sun, 09 November 2008, 18:56:20
Good luck, sorry to hear this.
Unfortunately Im AB- and have under active kidneys :( No bugger will want them.
Give me another 30 years I will be asking for new ones.
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Post by: megarat on Sun, 09 November 2008, 23:13:24
Yikes.  I wish you the luck I wish myself.  (I'm A- myself, so I can't even entertain the thought.)
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Post by: xsphat on Sun, 09 November 2008, 23:48:52
God, I have never know my blood type. In any case, with the amount of drugs and drink I put my kidneys through, I don't think anyone would want them.
Title: Anyone got a kidney to spare?
Post by: iMav on Tue, 16 June 2009, 07:34:35
FYI, this is for my mother.  My mother-in-law is donating one of her kidneys to my mom.  They both go under the knife tomorrow (Wednesday, 17 Jun).  

I'm headed out in about an hour (they are 8 hours away).
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Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 16 June 2009, 07:40:50
I'm glad she found a donor.  I hope she get well soon.
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Post by: o2dazone on Tue, 16 June 2009, 08:30:14
Quote from: itlnstln;96677
I'm glad she found a donor.  I hope she get well soon.


What he said
Wishing a speedy recovery for both of them
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Post by: lam47 on Tue, 16 June 2009, 09:59:22
All the very best mate. To your mothers as well of course.
Let us know how it all goes.
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Post by: cchan on Tue, 16 June 2009, 10:20:47
Praying for a speedy recovery for both of them. And for Laurie too. Get well soon, y'all.
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Post by: watduzhkstand4 on Tue, 16 June 2009, 10:21:44
Wishing you the best of luck iMav!
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Post by: majestouch on Wed, 17 June 2009, 01:57:23
Your mother-in-law is saint, that is a very brave thing to do. I wish both of your mothers the best.
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Post by: ricercar on Wed, 17 June 2009, 02:10:04
Good health to them both.
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Post by: ch_123 on Wed, 17 June 2009, 16:52:41
Good luck to both of them.
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Post by: MsKeyboard on Fri, 19 June 2009, 11:49:04
It's been 2 days, I hope everything is going well.

iMav, your family is in our prayers.  Keep the faith.
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Post by: iMav on Fri, 19 June 2009, 14:12:12
Transplant was postponed two days.  Surgery is occuring right now.  (mother-in-law is out of surgery and my mother is receiving the kidney now)
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Post by: lam47 on Fri, 19 June 2009, 14:25:06
Christ. How are you doing mate? Must be very stressful.
Lots of love.
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Post by: lowpoly on Fri, 19 June 2009, 15:27:30
My best wishes for everyone involved.
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Post by: o2dazone on Fri, 19 June 2009, 21:02:38
Nice boots

also hope everything went ok, praying for you and your family
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Post by: iMav on Thu, 25 June 2009, 01:50:01
Link (http://www.valleynewslive-ondemand.com/video/html/video7.shtml)
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Post by: majestouch on Thu, 25 June 2009, 02:00:15
They both seem to be doing well AND they made the evening news!
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Post by: lam47 on Thu, 25 June 2009, 02:48:58
Thats great iMav :)
How are you feeling mate?
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Post by: itlnstln on Thu, 25 June 2009, 07:42:02
I'm glad to see they are doing well.
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Post by: o2dazone on Thu, 25 June 2009, 08:36:34
Quote from: webwit;99095
Great news, congrats! You got me worried for a moment with all the inactivity.


Seriously
how dare you scare us like that
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Post by: iMav on Tue, 30 June 2009, 07:35:35
Back at home.  Wife and kids are still in ND looking after the moms...should be home by the end of the week.

So far, it appears the transplant is a smashing success.
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Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 30 June 2009, 07:49:22
Quote from: iMav;100121
Back at home. Wife and kids are still in ND looking after the moms...should be home by the end of the week.
 
So far, it appears the transplant is a smashing success.

Awesome.  That's great to hear.
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Post by: iMav on Mon, 06 July 2009, 13:04:54
Here's a more permanent link.

Check it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK5hu5768Y0)
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Post by: lam47 on Mon, 06 July 2009, 15:45:48
Removed out of respect for iMav.
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Post by: Rajagra on Mon, 06 July 2009, 16:34:54
Quote from: iMav;100121
So far, it appears the transplant is a smashing success.

That's wonderful news. Your mother in law is a brave lady. I wish them both well.