My 75 year old sister’s kidneys are failing. She was triple jabbed. She has had diabetes for a number of years. It is now taking its toll on her kidneys. She was always overweight from childhood.
She called me yesterday to let me know and asked if I would consider being a donor.
I said yes but I need more information on what that means. I know my husband would object and wouldn’t want me to donate.
She is going to a medical center to see if she is even eligible to get a donor kidney.
I am one of six sibs but half are diabetic (including my sister). The remaining sibs all have said they would be donors. But one had cancer tumor in past (now cancer free) and the other has had multiple surgeries ( 5 spinal fusions, knee and shoulder replacements and a variety of other surgeries).
I am most likely the healthiest and youngest of them all but was recently told I am pre diabetic. I’m working on getting my weight down and have been eating less carbs.
I would like to help her out to stay off dialysis but am a bit concerned about going into a hospital (any hospital) these days to remove a kidney. I am unjabbed. Has anyone else done this?
Every moment of a person's life is a blessing; even at 75. I would go with her to the medical center to ask about (not only the risks at that age) but the amount of time remaining once you've donated her a kidney. I know this sounds cruel, but if she is on dialysis, or perhaps will be on dialysis, then there isn't much chance of living a longer life.The kidney you will give her will most likely fail too. I come from a long line of diabetics. Dialysis is the last stand before Renal Failure and Death. I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but you must also think of yourself; especially being pre-diabetic. But with the problems she's had throughout her life, my understanding would be she is NOT a good candidate for a transplant, however I am not a doctor. I do pray that the Lord heals her fully and that she has many more years of a wonderful life. God bless you both and I pray you make the right decision. May the Lord touch her with his loving hand. Amen.