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Originally Posted by smoothpops
As someone who has been on the transplant list for almost 7 years, I can't quite put into words how amazing your wife's selfless act was. Also, a huge thank you for posting the story and raising awareness for One Match. Giant steps have been taken in Alberta recently to improve our organ donation rates, (currently in Alberta there are 306 fellow dialysis patients patiently waiting for a kidney. Alberta has the slowest rate of receiving donated organs of all the provinces). The biggest myth surrounding Dialysis is that it completely acts as a kidney every 2-3 days, but the reality is it's only effective upto 60%, which means as a 30 year old, i've been watching my body break down a lot faster than my peers. To donate an organ to someone, (whether it be a kidney, lung, liver, blood/plasma, stem cells, etc...) is really an understated life changer, that effects not only the recipient but also the recipient's family and friends. Thank you to you and your wonderful wife!  |
I can't speak for Wifey, but I will anyways
...she would do it over again, repeatedly, if she was required too. It's the definition of being human. She/we hope that everyone would do the same if given the opportunity and that the act of donation is an easy one, its people like you that have the real struggle and are the brave ones.
Good luck with your donation process. It's not easy, be patient and positive, and know that people out there are doing the right thing.
