Not a funny blog today……
I made a recently that will change my life a few others. With much thought and research, I have decided to become an organ donor….while I'm still alive. I have chosen to donate one of my kidneys in the name of a friends' husband so that he will in turn receive someone else's kidney donation. Kind of like a swap, of sorts. My kidneys are healthy, and function to the max (as my nightly multi stumbles to the bathroom can attest), and my Dr says I'm in great health. My request has gone before the transplant board twice for discussion because I take a diuretic for fluid retention and high blood pressure, which I don't believe I actually have. My donor transplant coordinator has been very informing on the before's and after's stuff, although, there is much more to go over if I am chosen.
Starting today, I have stopped my Maxide for 5-6 days, per requests, and I am to take my blood pressure once a day for 8 days, and fax in my log. The transplant board will re-evaluate and make a final decision.
Most of my family (that know right now) is supportive but confused as to why I would under go an unnecessary surgery that will affect my life by leaving me one kidney. I wish I had a logical answer that they could understand, but frankly, I just don't. One of my kids is upset, and will not give her support, and I know she will be angry to hear if I am chosen. But really, what am I to do? You can say that I'm being stupid and impulsive, but honestly, I'm not.
What about the lives that I will be helping; the families that have more time with their loved ones; the impact that my selfless choice will have on a parent, spouse, a child…that cannot take dialysis one more moment because it's just too stressful on their body?
God gave me this body and the choice of freewill. The fact that I am freely wanting to do this, is not wrong. I will not get money or lavish gifts for this. I will get the hospital bill taken care of and the comfort of knowing that I have done my best to help someone in need.
Day #1 Blood pressure check 116/72
Peace, love and fairy dust,
Rhonda
As the ONLY person in the entire world that has your identical DNA make-up....I will be the sole person to miss out on a perfect match, should I ever need a kidney. I 200% support you and your decision! I will be there each step of the way and am proud of you. Someone needs what you have and we were raised to share! I love you!
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