the burden of kidney transplant on recipient
2006-07-23 03:29:45 · 11 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If I am understanding the meaning of the term "burden" in your question, you are asking about the guilt involved with receiving a kidney from a live donor, like a family member or friend? I can't think you'd be referring to the cost and expense, as this should be covered by Medicare for both donor and recipient.
But in response to your question, I understand how the recipient might feel. I received a kidney at the age of 23 from my boyfriend, (who is now my husband). It has been three and a half years now and I am doing great. I had one rejection five months after the transplant, but that was it. BUT, every day, there is a tiny part of my thoughts reserved for worrying about my husband's continued health and kidney function. He is completely normal, all his numbers are perfect, and he gets checked regularly. There is absolutely no reason to worry about the future health of the donor and they are tested extensively before surgery to ensure they are a suitable donor. There is no reason at all the donor's other kidney should fail in the future. We only need one to live and the other one is there to help someone out. But just know that the gift you were given by this recipient, is the greatest gift anyone can receive, and the recipient is proud of themselves every day. I'm sure they would not do a single thing differently if given the choice. They gave you the gift of life, and they have that honor for the rest of their lives. P.S. My husband tells me to shut-up when I tell him about my worries. :-) He tells me that it is the most satisfying and honorable thing he's ever done in his life, and he couldn't be happier that he did it.
2006-07-25 05:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-17 11:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Porfirio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-23 23:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Vanessa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are asking if it's fair that the recipient of a kidney transplant should cover all the expenses of a living donor. The answer is yes. If that's not what you mean, maybe you can clarify.
If I can find a living donor for my daughter then insurance will pay for the donors surgery and tests and follow up. But any expenses such as travel, lodging or time lost off work will be our responsibility.
Read Jenna's story here http://www.xanga.com/i_korn.
2006-07-23 16:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by okarol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what burden? My grandmother lived for 20 years after she received her kidney! How can it be a burden when it gives them life?
2006-07-23 03:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kim H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-10-17 22:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-23 03:45:02 · answer #9 · answered by eugene65ca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the "burden" of being alive?
What's your question?
2006-07-23 03:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by jymsis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋