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Started by cr-steve, September 23, 2011, 11:25:31 PM

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cr-steve

September 23, 2011, 11:25:31 PM
I have been going through testing to donate a kidney to a friend. Got the news today we match I go October,3 for a CT scan and met with the surgeon. DNA show 3 matches. Scheduled to donate Oct,11. CR-Steve

Clark

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September 24, 2011, 04:58:58 PM
Best wishes!
Unrelated directed kidney donor in 2003, my recipient and I are well!
650 time blood and platelet donor since 1976 and still giving!
Elected to the OPTN/UNOS Boards of Directors & Executive, Kidney Transplantation, and Ad Hoc Public Solicitation of Organ Donors Committees, 2005-11 & OPTN 2025-29.

Orchidlady

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September 24, 2011, 07:34:47 PM
Good luck to you Steve! 3 out of 6 is a great match!

WilliamLFreeman

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September 24, 2011, 07:37:04 PM
CR-Steve,

All the best!  And, drink plenty of water -- 16 ounces -- 1/2 hour before your CT scan, to protect the kidney you hope to donate from damage by the dye used in the CT angiogram.

Dr. Bill

cr-steve

#4
September 24, 2011, 08:45:24 PM
Thank you for the good wishes and thank you Dr Bill for the advice will do.

Fr Pat

#5
September 24, 2011, 09:55:12 PM
Dear Steve,
     Best wishes on your donation efforts. Be patient, as there are lots of tests and evaluations involved.
               Fr. Pat

cr-steve

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September 25, 2011, 10:02:49 PM
I know about all the test and stuff already been through it all and everthing is good surgery wii be 10-11.I'm ready!

Aries7

#7
September 30, 2011, 02:15:03 AM
Congratulations CR-Steve!

That is such fantastic and exciting news!!

Linda
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