Given the advantages of a living kidney transplant, how does someone find a person willing to be that living kidney donor?
The fear, concern and worry over asking someone to donate a kidney can be overwhelming. Consequently, many kidney patients approaching end stage renal failure, or those already on dialysis may choose to not even pursue living donation.
CKD patients may have many reasons to not consider living donation:
• Fear of surgery
• Lack of information about the living donor transplant process
• Concern for the living donor’s health
• Worries about the inconvenience and/or financial impact on the living donor
• Feeling like they don’t “deserve” someone else’s kidney
• Some don’t want to feel “indebted” to a living donor
• Worries about what could happen to their relationship with a friend, colleague or family member if they ask them for a kidney
• Fear of feeling rejected if a potential living donor says no
• A need to not feel reliant upon others
• Hesitation to talk about their illness at all
• Guilt about asking someone to give up a kidney
Some of these concerns may be diminished through education. Fear about the health of the donor is legitimate but it is important to know that living donors generally live healthy, normal lives with one kidney. A transplant team, including a surgeon can help a CKD patient understand the surgery process and recovery. A social worker on the team is a great resource to talk to about guilt, deservedness, indebtedness and fear of rejection. Financial concerns for the donor can be answered with information about the LODERP program that reimburses most costs associated with being a living donor.
How to Get the Word Out?
For many transplant-appropriate kidney patients the answer to the question, “How do I approach someone for a kidney?, is “You don’t”. It is more about letting a large number of people know about your CKD situation and the need for a living donor to come forward on their own. The greater the number of people who are aware of your situation, the more the word spreads. So start now. share your story on this platform and get noticed. Or send a private message and you will definitely get help. Goodluck in your search and remember we’re here for you.
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Happiness is an understatement! I am overwhelmed with at the prospect of finally getting a transplant all thanks to you. You are my angel from above and I would forever be in your debt. Thank yohh very much Severin. My surgery is in 4 days and I and counting the seconds. Keep doing the good work. ❤😊🤗
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I wish you well Larissa, do keep us informed on your progress, thanks for sharing
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Hello I feel trapped; I have had three people come up to donate to me but none of them are a match. Either the blood work doesn’t match or they are not healthy enough. I am not ungrateful but I just wish I could get a positive living donor because that is the most guaranteed help I can get. Can I register with your platform and can you please help me?
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thats sad and i truly understand how you feel standley. nevertheless we never stop trying because we found huddles in our path right. if a donor didnt have a blood match for you, he could donate to someone else still in your favor, it is called swapping. i suggest you send me a private message and we could talk more on making this happen for you
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What if you found a donor but he seeks financial compensation beforehand can donate to you? Is that not illegal? Thank you
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finding a donor is very hard Nadine but insisting on financial compensation is illegal and unacceptable. try explaining this to your donor if he/she is close to you but be sure to avoid such deals especially on the internet because it could be a scam and you loose your money anyways
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Thanks so much for this information. But I got information that in case I couldn’t find a donor, you could personally help me with the search. I am stage 5 and waiting for my turn on the registration has been forever. Can you help?
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email me privately and we would discuss your case more in detail
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This is a great initiative. I had earlier tried all the above points and not succeeded to get a donor yet. I can hardly work and always so tired. I am not sure I can stand in line to wait for a transplant. Can you help out? How do I reach you personally?
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Believe when I say hi understand where you`re coming from. I have been there. Also believe me when I say you are at the right place and you troubles would come to an end. Severing has helped me and I trust he would do same for you. Just get to him and hold on tight. A problem shares his half solved
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I understand how you feel Aniema, and I appreciate you joining us to share your worries. send me a personal message and we would talk more about getting you desired help. everything would be fine
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Hello Severin I cannot thank you enough for your selfless works. I have emailed you privately and i am coming out public because I wouldn’t be this healthy and happy but for you. I am so happy that you created this blog which would also help many people benefit from your expertise and connection to get them life saving solutions to CKD. I am here whenever you need my help and i lend my voice to join all those with post Kidney transplant. Together we would live healthier and cause others to join in this special joy of good health. Thank you again
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Hello Severin I cannot thank you enough for your selfless works. I have emailed you privately and i am coming out public because I wouldn’t be this healthy and happy but for you. I am so happy that you created this blog which would also help many people benefit from your expertise and connection to get them life saving solutions to CKD. I am here whenever you need my help and i lend my voice to join all those with post Kidney transplant. Together we would live healthier and cause others to join in this special joy of good health. Thank you again
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we are one anothers keeper, and the best way I can help humanity is doing the best I can to make sure people live healthy. do keep in touch
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