I am donating a kidney to my Dad (1 Viewer)

[the moops]

Got me thinking about how low the survival rate would have to be for me to continue and donate. Right now, we are looking at 98% for me, and 97% for my Dad.

Where would either of those numbers have to drop to, for the procedure to be seen as too dangerous? I know not how low for me, but I am thinking pretty close to 50%...maybe.

Anyway...

3916 patients died in 2006 waiting for a kidney.

In 1980, people waiting for kidneys would wait on average 1 year. Today, that wait has grown to 5-6 years, on average.

Please be an organ donor.

And send some good karma the moops way.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

3916 patients died in 2006 waiting for a kidney.

And yet we don't allow people to sell kidneys; they have to be given away for free. Even from dead people.

 

[Mark Davis]

Best wishes to you. My cousin's husband is on the waiting list currently.

 

[TheFanatic]

I'm an organ donor. Good luck Moops...

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

 

[redman]

Is that tax deductable?

 

[Sack-Religious]

Good for you.

 

[3C's]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

Hope it works out well for both of you.

 

[Shrek]

Awesome

 

[Chaka]

Good for you moops. Sincerely.

 

[Peak]

Got me thinking about how low the survival rate would have to be for me to continue and donate. Right now, we are looking at 98% for me, and 97% for my Dad.Where would either of those numbers have to drop to, for the procedure to be seen as too dangerous? I know not how low for me, but I am thinking pretty close to 50%...maybe. Anyway...3916 patients died in 2006 waiting for a kidney.In 1980, people waiting for kidneys would wait on average 1 year. Today, that wait has grown to 5-6 years, on average.Please be an organ donor.And send some good karma the moops way.

Good Luck moops! I donated half of my liver to my father back in 2002. Obviously I'm still around, and my father is doing well. I will say it's odd to go into a hospital healthy and come out less than 100%, but it's for a good cause. Stop by and keep us informed!

 

[Chaka]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

When the paramedics arrive on the accident scene I want them trying to save my ###, not look for spare parts.-George Carlin

 

[Buckychudd]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

But the government would be controlling us, blah-blah-blah.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

But the government would be controlling us, blah-blah-blah.

How would this be government control? You'd be free to opt out if you wanted to. Hence the name of the program.

 

[redman]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

But the government would be controlling us, blah-blah-blah.

I'm in favor of an opt-out abortion program. I think this would go far in reinstituting much needed natural selection into the human race.

 

[the moops]

Is that tax deductable?

Yes. Minnesota offers up to a $10,000 deduction for related expenses. Still trying to figure out the federal bill they passed in 2004.My work is offering 2 weeks paid leave as well.I'm trying to talk Mass General Hospital into filming the surgery.

 

[Buckychudd]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

But the government would be controlling us, blah-blah-blah.

How would this be government control? You'd be free to opt out if you wanted to. Hence the name of the program.

:whoosh: FYI - http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=377623

 

[maxwelledison]

Awesome

:whoosh:

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

wow noble indeed.

Remember that Larry david season about the kidney donation? too funny

 

[Hedgehog]

wow noble indeed.Remember that Larry david season about the kidney donation? too funny

What about the guy from Lost? He wanted his kidney back! great job moops = give you credit and good karma. Giving life to the one who originally gave it to you!

 

[TimeWellWasted]

Got me thinking about how low the survival rate would have to be for me to continue and donate. Right now, we are looking at 98% for me, and 97% for my Dad.

Where would either of those numbers have to drop to, for the procedure to be seen as too dangerous? I know not how low for me, but I am thinking pretty close to 50%...maybe.

Anyway...

3916 patients died in 2006 waiting for a kidney.

In 1980, people waiting for kidneys would wait on average 1 year. Today, that wait has grown to 5-6 years, on average.

Please be an organ donor.

And send some good karma the moops way.

Major good Karma going your way!

 

[Pooch]

Wow. Helluva nice thing to do for your pops. Best of luck.

:X

 

[Vic Vega]

Giving life to the one who originally gave it to you!

 

[redman]

Is that tax deductable?

Yes. Minnesota offers up to a $10,000 deduction for related expenses. Still trying to figure out the federal bill they passed in 2004.My work is offering 2 weeks paid leave as well.

I'm trying to talk Mass General Hospital into filming the surgery.

re the tax deduction. I guess there is a market value on kidneys then. Are you trying to make this into a reality show?

 

[the moops]

Is that tax deductable?

Yes. Minnesota offers up to a $10,000 deduction for related expenses. Still trying to figure out the federal bill they passed in 2004.My work is offering 2 weeks paid leave as well.

I'm trying to talk Mass General Hospital into filming the surgery.

re the tax deduction. I guess there is a market value on kidneys then. Are you trying to make this into a reality show?

Not a reality show. But I would like to see what the hell they are doing to me. They do film some of their transplants...so who knows.

 

[Bonfire]

if you do get it filmed, wait until you are COMPLETELY recovered for the most part, not still sore at all. surgery is brutal and it will make you all the more sore watching what they did if you are still tender

 

[Chiwawa]

Good karma heading your way, GBMoops.

 

[Early_10]

Thats awesome moops. I hope your dad and you both recover quickly and easily.

As for the numbers, I agree. The chances would have to be pretty low to not do it.

 

[jbalicki10]

Serious Question:

If your dad say lives to the ripe age of 100 and dies of old age, can you get back your old kidney and plug it right back in?

 

[the moops]

if you do get it filmed, wait until you are COMPLETELY recovered for the most part, not still sore at all. surgery is brutal and it will make you all the more sore watching what they did if you are still tender

I must say though, I am excited for the morphine drip.

 

[the moops]

Serious Question:If your dad say lives to the ripe age of 100 and dies of old age, can you get back your old kidney and plug it right back in?

You dont need 2 kidneys, so unless something happens to mine. But, in that case, I wonder.I do know that being a donor, I go to the top of the recipient list. So, I got that going for me. No waiting for a kidney for the moops. Maybe I should donate some of my liver too. Just in case I need one of them in the future too.

 

[jbalicki10]

Serious Question:If your dad say lives to the ripe age of 100 and dies of old age, can you get back your old kidney and plug it right back in?

You dont need 2 kidneys, so unless something happens to mine. But, in that case, I wonder.I do know that being a donor, I go to the top of the recipient list. So, I got that going for me. No waiting for a kidney for the moops. Maybe I should donate some of my liver too. Just in case I need one of them in the future too.

That's a good deal. They should tell more people about that. They would be more inclined to donate. Good Luck and Hope you and your dad Get well Soon!

 

[tdog]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

I doubt it would change much. Organ Opt-OutHow about being paid to do so? That would actually work.

"Sorry, your father just died. Would you like to donate his organs? They are worth $10,000 and would help multiple people."

 

[SIDA!]

I wish nothing but the best for you and your family.

 

[The Dawg]

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

you know well enough that'd get flipped

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

3916 patients died in 2006 waiting for a kidney.

And yet we don't allow people to sell kidneys; they have to be given away for free. Even from dead people.

Crazy.

 

[BassNBrew]

Got me thinking about how low the survival rate would have to be for me to continue and donate. Right now, we are looking at 98% for me, and 97% for my Dad.Where would either of those numbers have to drop to, for the procedure to be seen as too dangerous? I know not how low for me, but I am thinking pretty close to 50%...maybe. Anyway...3916 patients died in 2006 waiting for a kidney.In 1980, people waiting for kidneys would wait on average 1 year. Today, that wait has grown to 5-6 years, on average.Please be an organ donor.And send some good karma the moops way.

Though I don't agree with you on much of anything, I hope things go well and you are around for a long time. Very cool thing to do.

 

[Judge Smails]

Props, but I think most would donate a kidney to a family member, let alone a Dad.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Got me thinking about how low the survival rate would have to be for me to continue and donate. Right now, we are looking at 98% for me, and 97% for my Dad.Where would either of those numbers have to drop to, for the procedure to be seen as too dangerous? I know not how low for me, but I am thinking pretty close to 50%...maybe. Anyway...3916 patients died in 2006 waiting for a kidney.In 1980, people waiting for kidneys would wait on average 1 year. Today, that wait has grown to 5-6 years, on average.Please be an organ donor.And send some good karma the moops way.

karma sent! big respect to you, my yankee loving friend!

 

[Assani Fisher]

 

[the moops]

Props, but I think most would donate a kidney to a family member, let alone a Dad.

You would think. Yet there are thousands upon thousands of people waiting for organs. Most of them have family members. Yet most still go without a new organ that is needed.

 

[redman]

 

[Limp Ditka]

I was in the same boat two years ago, but it was with my step-father.

We never got to the point of even seeing if I was a match.

I offered up the part, if usable, and was told no. Part of me is still pissed they didn't allow me the chance to help and I'd hate to think of what my thoughts would be if he didn't make it.

Due to someone willing to be a donor, that 2006 statistic wasn't 3917 as my father got a transplant in June of that year. He was told that he might not make they end of the year.

 

[Das Boot]

And send some good karma the moops way.

Absolutely, that's a good thing you're doing.

We should change to an opt-out organ donor system.

I donated half of my liver to my father back in 2002. Obviously I'm still around, and my father is doing well. I will say it's odd to go into a hospital healthy and come out less than 100%, but it's for a good cause. Stop by and keep us informed!

Equally impressive.

Serious Question:If your dad say lives to the ripe age of 100 and dies of old age, can you get back your old kidney and plug it right back in?

Interesting question.

I do know that being a donor, I go to the top of the recipient list. So, I got that going for me. No waiting for a kidney for the moops.

[JohnnyCarson] I did not know that. [/JohnnyCarson]I've got my organ donor card in my wallet, if anything bad ever happens to me, I hope I can help as many people as possible.

 

[the moops]

I am one healthy mother ####er. That is for sure.

I have given more blood and urine the past few weeks than any man should. I have been poked and probed by at least a dozen nephrologists and surgeons both here in Boston and back home in Minneapolis. Had quite a few CT scans, x-rays, MRIs. And I got nothing wrong with me!

Yesterday was the final pre-surgery tests. My Dad and I are both a go. 5:45 AM on Tuesday, I head into MGH to donate my kidney to my Dad.

Neither of us are great at communicating our love for each other...so the best that I could come up with was writing something about him on my girlfriend's blog. Here is what I wrote....



Suppose you have a 5 percent chance of dying from a flu vaccine but a 10 percent chance of contracting and dying of the flu when an epidemic strikes. Do you take the flu shot? Surprisingly often, people do not.

This apparent irrationality is commonly attributed to “omission bias” - people often prefer inaction to action, even if inaction carries some greater risk.

Inaction is effortless, and less conducive to living. Here are a few “actions” that have been proven to prolong life: Going for walks. Making art. Seeing a therapist. Having pets and plants in the house. Stretching. Drinking lots of water. Making new friends. Spending time outdoors. Eating more fruits and vegetables. Managing stress.

Or, donating a kidney. Seriously…

A 1997 Swedish study, that followed 430 living donors, determined that the survival rate was 29% better in the donor group than in the general population.

On March 4th I am donating one of my superbly working kidneys to my Dad, a beautiful man who has endured too much pain and depression this past year and a half.

Inaction does not suit him.

If you visit the blog, there are links to organ donor sites. somethingsiknow

Peace and Love

 

[FFTBrownsFan]

I am one healthy mother ####er. That is for sure.

I have given more blood and urine the past few weeks than any man should. I have been poked and probed by at least a dozen nephrologists and surgeons both here in Boston and back home in Minneapolis. Had quite a few CT scans, x-rays, MRIs. And I got nothing wrong with me!

Yesterday was the final pre-surgery tests. My Dad and I are both a go. 5:45 AM on Tuesday, I head into MGH to donate my kidney to my Dad.

Neither of us are great at communicating our love for each other...so the best that I could come up with was writing something about him on my girlfriend's blog. Here is what I wrote....



Suppose you have a 5 percent chance of dying from a flu vaccine but a 10 percent chance of contracting and dying of the flu when an epidemic strikes. Do you take the flu shot? Surprisingly often, people do not.

This apparent irrationality is commonly attributed to “omission bias” - people often prefer inaction to action, even if inaction carries some greater risk.

Inaction is effortless, and less conducive to living. Here are a few “actions” that have been proven to prolong life: Going for walks. Making art. Seeing a therapist. Having pets and plants in the house. Stretching. Drinking lots of water. Making new friends. Spending time outdoors. Eating more fruits and vegetables. Managing stress.

Or, donating a kidney. Seriously…

A 1997 Swedish study, that followed 430 living donors, determined that the survival rate was 29% better in the donor group than in the general population.

On March 4th I am donating one of my superbly working kidneys to my Dad, a beautiful man who has endured too much pain and depression this past year and a half.

Inaction does not suit him.

If you visit the blog, there are links to organ donor sites. somethingsiknow

Peace and Love

GL to you...That's an awesome gift.

 

[redman]

Good luck and God bless, once again, moops.

Oh, and make sure to randomly make comments to your pops afterwards like, "You have to go to the bathroom now."

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Wow. Good for you.

You should get a free lifetime FBG subscription.

 

[Sweat Hog]

Thoughts and prayers.

Way to make your mark.