Finally, I have an answer to my kidney donor question, will I give one away? I've been involved in the evaluation process since January and finally got The Decision from Mayo Clinic's transplant committee on September 5. For the back story, here is part one, two and three. Here's what's happened since: I had to go back to the Mayo Clinic to have a kidney biopsy to make sure I didn't have any disease that was causing the small amount of red blood cells in my urine. I was ready to get on with it, and frustrated to hear the next available appointment was another three weeks away. Even … [Read more...]
My Kidney Donor Story - Will I give one away? (Part One)
Some things in life seem to pop up out of nowhere but just feel right, so you take action. That's what happened to Bob (my husband) and I six months ago. I was presented with an opportunity to possibly donate one of my kidneys to a friend who is on dialysis. I am currently being evaluated at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida to see if I am a living donor candidate. I am sharing my story and what I have learned in order to educate those who may be motivated to help those in desperate need of a kidney but don't act out of fear or ignorance. It has been quite an adventure so let's start at … [Read more...]
