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I gave my brother in law a kidney one month ago today. He is doing amazingly well and the improvement to his health was immediate. I thought about posting this a bunch of times but always decided against it. The only reason I am now is because I can look back and say that hopefully my post will make someone else consider donating. The hardest thing so far has been getting my energy back. I went in in pretty good shape and feeling good so it will take some time to get back to normal. The surgery is a big one but not that bad and the couple days of what I would consider moderate pain were completely worth it to give my brother in law another life. They had me up and walking the same day as the surgery.
So if you ever have the opportunity, give it some thought. If you're really giving, think of donating to a stranger. Knowing you helped save someones life is worth it.
Just about to head into surgery
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Waking up, looking faded
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Had a little bit of this the second day
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Walking, slowly, out on the fourth day
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Warning....picture of kidney below!
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So if you ever have the opportunity, give it some thought. If you're really giving, think of donating to a stranger. Knowing you helped save someones life is worth it.
Just about to head into surgery
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Waking up, looking faded
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Had a little bit of this the second day
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Walking, slowly, out on the fourth day
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Warning....picture of kidney below!
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