Comments on: Emotions – being a kidney donor

By: ~DF~

~DF~ — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:32:34 +0000

Hi Lindsey,
3 weeks time! Wow …. so close. How absolutely wonderful of you to donate to your mother in law – great that you were a match. I am so pleased my blog has been of help to you. I wrote it because I could not find information myself that really gave the full picture, so I am delighted it is of use to you. If you wish to contact me at all to ask any questions, then please just use the contact form (link at top of page) and I will get back to you asap. Or use the forum if you wish.

Oh … please post back, any time, but in particular once you have donated, let us know how it all was for you.

The very best to you …..
Di
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By: Lindsey Paynton

Lindsey Paynton — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:24:01 +0000

Hello, I have just read your blog and wow it is amazing, I am donating a kidney to my mother in law in 3 weeks time and obviuosly getting nervous the closer it gets but your honest blog has made me understand what to expect and tips i.e. stock up on pillows. All the emotions you describe are so true from guilt, to excitement and also I have had unexpectantly negative comments so havent told many people. Many many Thanks for your insight which I plan to read again and again up to my op.
Lindsey

By: ~DF~

~DF~ — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:08:14 +0000

Vivian,
Thank you so very much for your heartfelt words. I am wiping away a tear or two here … silly I know … but your words have really touched me. It means a lot to read them, even though I do not know you, I feel I want to hug you. I am sure others will feel the same when they read your words. I am so happy to know your life has now changed so much for the better as you have had a transplant.

I hope your health remains good for a long long time and you enjoy life to the full.

Thank you again for posting

Carlos, thank you also for your words. I am so glad that people are understanding more the need for organ donation. I hope noone you ever knows requires a kidney, but if they do and you feel you want to donate, then I hope this website has given you information you need, but we are here to help anyone who wants to know more. Thanks.
With love xxx
~DF~
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By: vivian

vivian — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:37:20 +0000

Hello,

As a kidney recipient I can only say thank you to you and others like you. Actually thank you doesn’t begin to cover it, but the truth is that there aren’t words or actions to express the gratitude an organ recipeint feels whether from a living-related donor, a cadaveric donor or an altruistic donor.

Although it is difficult for most to understand how a stranger would donate of themselves to save someone else’s life, if they only saw the person whose life they saved after their transplant; how healthy and happy they and their families are, they’d understand.

As for you, you’re right, you’ll probably never know or see with your own eyes the glorious result of your kind and selfless gift. But take it from a kidney transplant recipient, your “gift of life” is the most valueable and wonderous gift we will receive.

Lots of Love and Health to you and your family,
Vivian

By: Carlos

Carlos — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:44:26 +0000

Hello, Until I read this I could never donated even to family. But reading your story so warmed my heart. It must be not nice to be wanting new kidney and not getting one. I did not know you can live with one kidney healthy life. That changes my thoughts. Maybe if family need kidney I will think about it. Thanking you for helping me understand more. Not much is made open about this.
Carlos

By: ~DF~

~DF~ — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:06:41 +0000

Hi Graham,
Thank you for posting a comment, was great to read it. It does at times feel lonely I have to admit just waiting for the postman to bring that next letter to give an appointment date … lol ….I am still waiting for the psychiatrist appointment.

My prayers are with you also – Will be in touch soon my friend …
All the best
~DF~
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By: Graham Potter from Cambridgeshire

Graham Potter from Cambridgeshire — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:33:05 +0000

Your blog is beautifully worded, and is very helpful.
As you know, I am in the same process, and its great to share the experiences and process with you and vice versa.

You are not alone, the support you need is there (and here, if you ever need to talk!)….you are doing a wonderful thing…never forget that!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you every step of the way.

By: MariaP

MariaP — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:53:26 +0000

Thank you for this website. The information I find very helpful. I am donating to my sister and reading your articles has put my mind at rest. If u can donate to someone you dont know it gives me inspiration to be able to donate to my sister and put away the niggling worries I had.

Good luck and I will keep reading.
Maria/Devon