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Would you give somebody a kidney?

  • 06-06-2011 2:35pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭


    I remember a relitive was dying of cancer and I was asked would i give a kidney - I was young aroung 16-17 and although we were closely related we werent close and I said no!

    So would you give a kidney to a family member?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Hookah


    For an iPad, I'd consider it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭ElleEm


    Ah yeah. I only need the one.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    I remember a relitive was dying of cancer and I was asked would i give a kidney - I was young aroung 16-17 and although we were closely related we werent close and I said no!

    So would you give a kidney to a family member?

    Did he/she survive?

    in that kinda situation i'd have to seriously consider it, yeah. either for someone in my immediate family or my close friends.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,806 ✭✭✭D1stant


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    I remember a relitive was dying of cancer and I was asked would i give a kidney - I was young aroung 16-17 and although we were closely related we werent close and I said no!

    So would you give a kidney to a family member?

    How is your dad?


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,741 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    There are three people I'd give one to in a heartbeat (I don't know what sound kidneys make but I suppose it's some sort of flushing noise) and 4 others I'd listen to a medical consultation about and then say yes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,554 ✭✭✭✭alwaysadub


    Yep I would.My nephew has kidney problems since he was born and if it ever gets to the stage where he needs a transplant I wouldn't hesitate to give him mine if it matched.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    my immediate family yes, definitely. Cousins/aunts and uncles can fcuk off


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭TommyKnocker


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    I remember a relitive was dying of cancer and I was asked would i give a kidney - I was young aroung 16-17 and although we were closely related we werent close and I said no!

    So would you give a kidney to a family member?

    As you state your relative was dying of cancer, would the kidney transplant cure them or were they going to die any way?

    If it was me and the relative was going to die anyway, then no, I would not donate. Likewise I would not donate to an elderly relative (who had lived a good life) either. However if the transplant was going to cure them, or if it was for one of my siblings, nieces or nephews, then yes, in a heartbeat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    Did he/she survive?

    in that kinda situation i'd have to seriously consider it, yeah. either for someone in my immediate family or my close friends.

    Yes the person is doing a lot better now........in heaven.


    In the end it didnt matter if he got my kidney as it would have only prolonged his life an extra year at best.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,571 ✭✭✭Aoifey!


    There are 5 people I definitely would if I were a match, and another 3 or 4 I'd seriously consider it for.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭rockmongrel


    After all the **** I've done to my body over the years, I don't think anyone would want my kidney :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,775 ✭✭✭✭kfallon


    I'd give one away if it was gonna be used for a nice steak based pie :p

    Seriously tho, there are prob about 10-11 people I would do it for no problem!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭ElleEm


    I never thought people would be this choosy!

    If anyone I loved needed one, I'd give it up no bother.
    That includes my siblings, nephews, parents, friends.
    If I was a match for aunts, uncles and cousins they could have it too. I wouldn't be close with my extended family at all but if they needed something from me that could help their quality of life, they could have it.
    My aunt needed a bone marrow transplant a few years ago and luckily enough one of her siblings was a match. I would have given it if needed. I just think, "well I don't need it and someone else does".
    I'd like to think if I needed a kidney or something, someone would give me one!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,462 ✭✭✭✭WoollyRedHat


    Are you kidneying me?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭Chuchoter


    I could have sworn that there was some sort of situation where if you had cancer or some other serious condition they won't do transplants on you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    Kids, yes.
    All others, no.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,779 ✭✭✭up for anything


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    Yes the person is doing a lot better now........in heaven.


    In the end it didnt matter if he got my kidney as it would have only prolonged his life an extra year at best.

    I'm smelling bullshit in your OP.

    If one of my kidneys meant the difference between life (even a year) and death for another human, I'd donate the bloody thing. The only thing that would make me hesitate is the thought that by donating it to a stranger would mean that it wasn't available for someone close to me if they needed it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,939 ✭✭✭mardybumbum




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    I would if it was close family, brother, sister, niece, nephew, anyone else I'm not so sure but I would not rule it out either.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,169 ✭✭✭rednik


    My wife is on dialysis and if I am compatible definitely.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭DrHLecter


    uncle, i know your situation is desperate and that i can help.
    so after much thought about your future and mine ive decided to give you my kidney

    ......beans .... here ya go (throws tin ...legs it....later mother****er..or not)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,056 ✭✭✭tan11ie


    Yes to any close family or friends.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭CD.


    I would and would have no problem doing so for family/friends.
    Even for people i vaguely knew i would seriously consider it
    assuming they some how found out i was a match. i wouldn't just go around shouting at people "DO YOU NEED A KIDNEY?"


    My mum has 3 kidneys so if two of us ever needed one (assuming that the unlikely event that we all match occurs) we'd be sorted. everyone gets one!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,903 ✭✭✭Napper Hawkins


    Your ma has 3 kidneys?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    My mum, dad, brother, girlfriend and niece. That's it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭Saviola


    I used to have 3 kidneys but they joined them into a giant one so i cant donate it. Its fecked anyway so no-one would want it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    In the end it didnt matter if he got my kidney as it would have only prolonged his life an extra year at best.

    see that's a slightly different question then. but yeah I don't think for me it'd make a difference.
    CD. wrote: »
    My mum has 3 kidneys so if two of us ever needed one (assuming that the unlikely event that we all match occurs) we'd be sorted. everyone gets one!

    what? :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,231 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    If one of my relatives was in need of a kidney, I would first assume that it was only because they had a buyer lined up, and I would want to see all the medical notes, not to mention the surgeon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭rainbowdrop


    My father had a successful kidney transplant last year so I'd have to definitely, of course I would give a kidney if it was compatible.

    The person and their family who donated to my Dad will never know how much they changed all of our lives by their unselfish act.......


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord



    If it was me and the relative was going to die anyway, then no,
    So you'll only donate your organs to immortals? Seems a bit redundant.


    I'd donate to younger family members, not so sure about the older members.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    see that's a slightly different question then. but yeah I don't think for me it'd make a difference.



    :confused:

    I didnt know, I was told the person dying might need a kidney and a part of my liver (apparently they take like half the liver then it grows back)

    I said no but then a week later it turned out it was too late that nothing could help him.

    I met the person twice in my life so didnt feel bad about it at all.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Hookah


    3DataModem wrote: »
    Kids, yes.
    All others, no.

    Kids, yes.

    Knees, no.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,108 ✭✭✭RachaelVO


    phasers wrote: »
    my immediate family yes, definitely. Cousins/aunts and uncles can fcuk off

    Totally agree with that one! I have 2 kids, so in a heartbeat, wouldn't have to think twice about it. I have 3 nephews and 1 niece, and again in a heartbeat, and my Dad, my sisters and my brother, no question at all!

    Anyone else, probably not!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 21,448 ✭✭✭✭Cupcake_Crisis


    Id give it serious thought, and for immediate family and 2 or 3 friends, i probably would, but distant relatives, friends.......probably not.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭TommyKnocker


    ScumLord wrote: »
    So you'll only donate your organs to immortals? Seems a bit redundant.

    That is not what I said and you know it!!!

    OP posted that relative was dying of cancer.

    My stance is that if it was cancer of the kidneys and a transplant would some how save their life, then my answer would be yes. If they were going to die from cancer either way, then my answer would be no.

    Also if this or any relative was aged (70+) my answer would also most likely be no.

    For my brothers and sisters who are all parents of young/teenage children or indeed any of these children, then I would most definitely donate, without hesitation.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,028 ✭✭✭✭--LOS--


    There's one person I would give a kidney to right now. Definitely not in a situation like you op, what a thing to ask of someone so young who is really too young to be making such a decision and **** being closely related if havent much of a relationship with that person.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,573 ✭✭✭pragmatic1


    I'd give anyone a kidney if it was the difference between life and death. Family, friend or stranger. You fcukin cold blooded lizard people.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    My father had a successful kidney transplant last year so I'd have to definitely, of course I would give a kidney if it was compatible.

    The person and their family who donated to my Dad will never know how much they changed all of our lives by their unselfish act.......
    Wow, you took the words right out of my mouth! Except replace "father" with "mum".

    I tried to give her my kidney but she wouldn't take it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,968 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    I remember a relitive was dying of cancer and I was asked would i give a kidney - I was young aroung 16-17 and although we were closely related we werent close and I said no!

    So would you give a kidney to a family member?

    Not sure about the credibility of your post op. Can't imagine it's even legal to ask a minor to donate any organ. That said I would do it for someone I love, be that family or friend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭DanTheMan91


    I don't have much knowledge about giving or receiving any body part, can someone tell me is there any after affects of donating a kidney? I presume there is, but is it serious?

    I would without a doubt donate a kidney to any family member or Friend, there are some people close to my heart that I would die for, so donating a kidney would not be something I would even have to think about.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    my wife if she needed it and it worked, otherwise ; no


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,874 ✭✭✭EGAR


    My child - in a heartbeat. A few close friends - in a heartbeat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,779 ✭✭✭up for anything


    Confab wrote: »
    My mum, dad, brother, girlfriend and niece. That's it.

    You'd let your niece's mother die? :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old


    friends or family in a heartbeat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Forest Master


    After all the **** I've done to my body over the years, I don't think anyone would want my kidney :pac:


    Wooooah! You're so hardcore! :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭dazco


    pragmatic1 wrote: »
    I'd give anyone a kidney if it was the difference between life and death. Family, friend or stranger. You fcukin cold blooded lizard people.

    Really you would? Get yourself down to the hospital so, there are people dying on transplant lists.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,573 ✭✭✭pragmatic1


    dazco wrote: »
    Really you would? Get yourself down to the hospital so, there are people dying on transplant lists.
    They need to say please first.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,288 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    Immediate family, sure.
    Oh and important people like Rosanna Davidson and Ryan Tubridy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭DanTheMan91


    Can someone tell me the after affects of donating a kidney?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,108 ✭✭✭RachaelVO


    Immediate family, sure.
    Oh and important people like Rosanna Davidson and Ryan Tubridy

    Seriously, if you give either of them a kidney I am going to hunt you down like a dog and kill you. Slowly!!!!


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