Organ Donor

[Pastorpapa]

I am considering becoming a kidney living donor

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That's a fantastic thing to consider! To help you move forward with your decision, contacting your local hospital or hospitals that perform kidney transplants can be a great way to get accurate information. I donated over two years ago and feel great. Good luck with everything!

[Pastorpapa in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the encouragement! That will be my next step

[LivingDonor2003 NKF Ambassador NKF Peer Mentor]

Something that you may consider is going to the NKF site and asking for a Peer Mentor. That will put you in contact with someone that has gone through being a donor and may be answer some questions for you.

[Pastorpapa in reply to LivingDonor2003]

Perhaps I should have asked my next question before considering donating a kidney: Am I too old? 71 and in good physical condition

[Kdonor in reply to Pastorpapa]

The answer to that depends on the particular medical facility you go through. The age range changes depending on the facility, I know some only take up to 65 years old, but I've also heard of people on their 70s donating so it really just depends on the medical facility.

[Frankie24]

I think that is great ! God Bless you. I know at the transplant facility where I am waiting age is not a factor but as mentioned all are different. In any event what a wonderful thing you are considering !