Kidney Transplant Question

[Prada47]

Morning Quick Question

Yesterday had a Xmas card from my Wife's niece. she needs a Kidney transplant and has been placed on the list.

After talking it over both my wife and myself said she can have one of ours, the Question is at 70 and 72 would we be considered as donors ? anyone know. My wife being her Aunt, but I am O rh Neg Blood Group which may make it easier to match. We don't want to offer in case it raises her hopes then to be dashed. Anyone know anything about this ?

Regards

[Lezzers]

I don't know the answer unfortunately but wanted to say what a wonderful thing to do.

There is a kidney forum on HU that may have the answer.

Merry Christmas & a happy healthy New Year to you, your wife & your family. I hope your neice gets her transplant.

[Sunnie2day]

Have you seen this NHS publication?

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According to the publication there is no upper age limit in the UK for a living donor - but the donor must meet strict health criteria.

I think if it were me I would tell the niece I want to be tested to see if I'm a match - saying you want to be tested wouldn't be an unreasonable hope raising exercise and who knows, you or your wife could be just the match she needs.

Please let us know how things go along!

[Heythrop51]

I think although you are not that much older than me in view of your ages you need to speak to your GP first. He (she) might want to run an ECG, blood tests including kidney function, etc. The last thing you want is to raise hopes to have them dashed at the first hurdle.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hi Prada47

What an amazing generous thing to do.

The National Blood and Transfusion service has some information.

There is no age limit each person is assessed individually. They will judge whether you are fit enough to donate. The surgery is not trivial.

Do you still donate blood?

If no that may well give you the answer about being fit enough to donate a kidney.

organdonation.nhs.uk/become...

I wish you , your wife and family a peaceful and restful Christmas and Happy New Year.

Let's hope your niece doesn't have to wait too long.

[Prada47]

Thanks Milkfairy and Sunnie good links which explain a lot. Didn't won't to Google, I rather trust people on here to give good info which you both have done.

Thanks

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

What an amazingly generous gesture you are making. I think the earlier comments cover most things. Having a word with your GP seems a sensible first move. After over 50 years of diabetes my eGFR is reduced so would be unsuitable.

[Prada47]

Well we have made the offer to start the match process either in Bournemouth or Southampton, or travel to Wales which can all be done in a day from our Home .

Thanks for the best wishes

Regards

[Sunnie2day in reply to Prada47]

Breathtakingly awesome you and your wife are willing. All the best for your niece, and for a Happy Christmas for all of you!

Please keep us posted - let us know if you're a match or when she finds a match.