I'm Black and I donated a kidney to my brother in 2019, and we're both doing great! Honestly, if you have access to an experienced and thoughtful donor program and an established team of healthcare professionals, for most people it's much like getting any other major surgery. Honestly, I imagine giving birth is probably more complicated and stressful. I got Shingles a few years ago and that was FAR more painful, stressful, and debilitating than recovering from the kidney donation. I was back at work within four weeks and up and back to my regular life in six. It's such a wondeful thing you can do, especially for someone close to you. And if you can find a good healthcare center and donation team, it's practically routine for them. Very few complications!
Very moving i was on the transplant list but removed myself dut to various reasons. Also I dont know if I was to donate that it would go to a Black person or just the next person who needed it. Thanks you for sharing good insight
I'm Black and I donated a kidney to my brother in 2019, and we're both doing great! Honestly, if you have access to an experienced and thoughtful donor program and an established team of healthcare professionals, for most people it's much like getting any other major surgery. Honestly, I imagine giving birth is probably more complicated and stressful.
I got Shingles a few years ago and that was FAR more painful, stressful, and debilitating than recovering from the kidney donation. I was back at work within four weeks and up and back to my regular life in six.
It's such a wondeful thing you can do, especially for someone close to you. And if you can find a good healthcare center and donation team, it's practically routine for them. Very few complications!
Such an important message. Happy to be involved with filming and sharing these experiences.
I'm going tru the same thing it's mind blowing and very heavy at times please keep strong and things will change very soon....
How many yrs you will wait if you are listed in UK
How long does it last just curious
Lauren please reachout to me. Ive done both peritoneal and currently hemo and I was just listed. I can answer any questions you may have.
My hasban has kidney failure. Pray for my husband 🙏
How is he now?
Very moving i was on the transplant list but removed myself dut to various reasons. Also I dont know if I was to donate that it would go to a Black person or just the next person who needed it.
Thanks you for sharing good insight
I need a kidney am 33 years old positive O