Sahamamama Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 If one of your siblings needed a kidney--and you were the only match--would you give your kidney to your sibling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 We're talking they would die without my kidney? Yes. absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sure. Though, unfortunately, my first response was "Depends on which one." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Assuming everything's on the up and up (I don't have some condition that raises my risk on death etc), then yes. Sorry for the caveat, but half the time I feel like simple questions like these have a bunch of other information swinging in the air, just waiting for a simple answer :lol: Now, if we had to go to a third world country and there would be no anthestesia or sterlization, it would take much more consideration on my part :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 In a heartbeat. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes, I am "saving" one for a sister right now who might need it in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sure! Why? Are you looking at doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 In a heartbeat. Bill :iagree: I actually said this out loud before I read your post. In a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes. ... But likely there would be other considerations too. Is the reason for needing a transplant something genetic that might later effect one of my children? What is my current health and would the surgery endanger me? If I were planning more children, would that be effected? But my gut reaction is "yes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sure. Though, unfortunately, my first response was "Depends on which one." That's my response, even after I took a step back from my gut reaction. There are 3 brothers who I would absolutely, unequivocally say yes to. The fourth brother.... Well, he's 23 and has cirrhosis of the liver. I don't think he'd take care of an organ well enough to justify the risk to me (and by extension my children, which is really the bigger issue) in giving him a kidney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sure. Though, unfortunately, my first response was "Depends on which one." Kidney, or sibling? I would hope I could do it, and I'd want to do it. I'm extremely close with and appreciative of my siblings, and I feel pretty certain they'd do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No. I have different reasons why for each one, but for each one, I would say no. I have friends that I would say Yes for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I doubt I'd be eligible because I'm showing some signs of diabetes or at least pre-diabetes. So while in a perfect world, the answer would be yes, the real life answer might be no. (And you don't have to be family members to be a match.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 yes. I'd have to make significant life changes to get myself into a condition where I'd be allowed to, but I'd do it if there were time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes! I adore my brother and I know he would do anything for me too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Kidney, or sibling? I would hope I could do it, and I'd want to do it. I'm extremely close with and appreciative of my siblings, and I feel pretty certain they'd do it for me. Sibling. I hate that this was my first thought. Of course I would do anything for my sisters. Unfortunately one sister seems he!!-bent on ruining her life. I just don't know if I could risk the health of my children's mother for someone who just does not care. I know it sounds terrible and incredibly selfish, but there it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sibling. I hate that this was my first thought. Of course I would do anything for my sisters. Unfortunately one sister seems he!!-bent on ruining her life. I just don't know if I could risk the health of my children's mother for someone who just does not care. I know it sounds terrible and incredibly selfish, but there it is. It's reasonable and understandable that your first thoughts would go to your children before that of your sibling; I like to think I'd do it for any of my siblings, but -like you- there are those siblings that would require me to really think the decision through. I see nothing wrong with trying to guage an overall "return on investment" for the people we love. All of them. Here's an interesting blog post by a colleague of mine. It's long, but a worthwhile skim. He was denied a spot on the transplant list due to a pre-existing condition that left the medical field questioning the ROI they'd see on a transplant. Very different specifics, but the same general concerns you, I, and obviously others would and do have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I just don't know if I could risk the health of my children's mother for someone who just does not care. I know it sounds terrible and incredibly selfish, but there it is. No it doesn't. Kidneys don't grow on trees. Yes, I'd donate to either of my siblings, but with the understanding that if I die of kidney failure myself later on because I don't have a back up, they have to chip in time and money to get my kids through their education! Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes. Or for DH's brother or his wife or his children. Or for a few of the dear friends I have. I really need to go get typed or whatever for bone marrow donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No it doesn't. Kidneys don't grow on trees. Yes, I'd donate to either of my siblings, but with the understanding that if I die of kidney failure myself later on because I don't have a back up, they have to chip in time and money to get my kids through their education! Rosie This stipulation is another reason one of my brothers wouldn't even get consideration if he asked that of me. I would feel bad about dismissing his needs, but there's no way he'd be able to care for my children if I were out of the picture. He's my oldest sibling, and the one I would trust least to make any important decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Absolutely. And they would be first in line to help me if the situation was reversed. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sure. Though, unfortunately, my first response was "Depends on which one." In my case, it is because some of my siblings are too old, as in great grand parents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No, and it's not because I don't love my siblings. Surgery is a major risk, and I'm a mother of children who need me. I also have kidney cancer in the family (2 relatives). I don't think anyone should ever expect it of another human being, and I don't think anyone should ever feel guilty about saying no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No. I have different reasons why for each one, but for each one, I would say no. I have friends that I would say Yes for. :iagree: Sadly. asta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sure. Though, unfortunately, my first response was "Depends on which one." Sadly, that was my first thought too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 In a heartbeat. Bill :iagree: Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 If I were the only compatible donor I would certainly offer to do it. But if there were a good chance of getting another donor, I would wait and see, as it would be so terrible to end up with one of my children needing a kidney and me not having a spare, not to mention my husband (who has kidney problems already, although I don't know whether we are compatible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 In a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 probably not My mum would , she has three kidneys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) No. None of my siblings look after their bodies so I"m not giving them one of my kidneys so they can ruin it (as in drugs, smoking and heavy alchohol) Secondly - I'm keeping my kidneys in case one of my kids needed it. Although if it was my mum who needed it I probably would - because I know she would look after it ;) Actually I would probably consider it for my sister if I was her last chance. She hasn't ruined her body with anything self inflicted and she has a baby boy that I would want to keep his mama. Edited October 5, 2011 by sewingmama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes, but I'd worry about the future: not so much my life - I think that husband would make an excellent single father to my children - but Calvin's, as he and I share a blood type, so I might be able to donate to him if necessary. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 But I'm done having kids and I'm in good health. I would see little risk in donating a kidney to my sister if she was in need (I only have one sibling). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No. My kidneys, combined, have the function of one kidney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Without a moment's hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Without hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 One of my brothers, absolutely, positively no doubt about it. The others, I am afraid not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightside Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Sure. Though, unfortunately, my first response was "Depends on which one." :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes. Yes. Have a family full of diabetics. Wish I could give one to my mom right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) Yes. In fact, I want to give one of my kidneys to my ex husband right now, as he is in kidney failure, and I am the only person so far that has the right blood type. But I can't/won't because he has a genetic problem that my son my have inherited, and there is no way to know yet. So I have to save my kidney for him. But if there wasn't that genetic componenent to it, or if I knew my son didn't have the same illness, I would for sure. I've researched the surgery a lot, and it is not as risky/awful as I first thought. Edited October 5, 2011 by ktgrok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yes. I offered to give a lobe of my lung to my brother, who has cystic fibrosis. He ended up refusing, and had a double-lung transplant. I bless the name of the family who did the cadaver donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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