How old is everyone?

[treehugger]

I was 35 when I donated; I don't know how old my recipient was/is.

Kara

[BEC]

I am 34, I donated to my ex-husband this past July, he is 44.

[Oldnslow]

I'm 59 now, male, and was 56 when I donated to my brother.  He was 62 at the time.   He's doing well.  Had a creatin scare last week, it had jumped to 2.8 and they were talking about doing a biopsy.  When he went in  for a testing it was at 2.1 so they  cancelled the biopsy.  In general he's doing excellent as am I.  We golfed Sunday.  I can still beat him.  LOL. 

The last blood  pressure check I had  read 110/70.  Quite happy about that.   

Largest challenge has been the development of arthritis in one  of the finger joints.  Pain med options are limited.  Will keep  working on the Qui to deal with it.

Cheers
Oldnslow

[bergstromtori]

Apparently, age didn't matter too much.  I had a really tough recovery on the second day.  I couldn't imagine ever feeling better again.  However, now I feel pretty good.  I am glad they had me stay in the hospital until today.

[jstx]

I donated in June (3 months ago) and am 33.  My recipient is in his 40's....early 40's I think.

[Prelude_Sarah]

I am 26, I donated on May 10th of this year to my sister who was 23 at the time (she's 24 now).  I'd say I was in pretty immediate pain for about 4 weeks, with the first week being the worst.  For the following 5 weeks, I had pain that was a lot more mild, but still there.  At about the 9 - 10 week mark, I noticed I really had no pain at all (aside from a lingering sensitivity on the right side of my abdomen when it's touched in certain ways, this sensitivity actually even remains today ..? *I'm trying to be patient*).
After about 3 months, I noticed my energy levels were much improved.  Now at the 4 month mark, I'd say I feel about 95% better in terms of energy.
My healing process may have taken a little longer than most people though (especially considering my age), but I did develop an infection around my main incision about two weeks following the surgery, and then I developed an allergy to the antibiotic that was given to me (it was quite the roller coaster to be on!). 

[bergstromtori]

It is only been a week and a half and I feel about 90% of normal, which I think is pretty good.  Today the plastic surgeon took out the JP drains and I got to see my new belly button for the first time.

[leah.faith]

I'm 27 and the girl I'm donating to is also 27. We were actually born on the same day and have been friends for 12 years:)

[PamelaKaye]

My recipient was 50 when her body accepted my 49 year old kidney.

[julian]

I'm 45 and have no idea who my recipient is... (yet.... or if ever). I am scheduled to get my MRI in a week and a half. So nice to find this place.

[jatopa]

I'm 61, and by the time of surgery, could be 62.   My brother is a few years older.

[kayla1578]

33 and donating to my 62 year old aunt this Friday!!!!