Would you give somebody a kidney?

Oranage2 · 06-06-2011 03:35PM #1

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?

Hookah · 06-06-2011 03:37PM

For an iPad, I'd consider it.

ElleEm · 06-06-2011 03:37PM

Ah yeah. I only need the one.

stupidusername · 06-06-2011 03:37PM

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.

D1stant · 06-06-2011 03:38PM

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?

pickarooney · 06-06-2011 03:40PM

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.

alwaysadub · 06-06-2011 03:41PM

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.

phasers · 06-06-2011 03:41PM

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

TommyKnocker · 06-06-2011 03:45PM

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.

Oranage2 · 06-06-2011 03:47PM

stupidusername wrote: »

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.

Aoifey! · 06-06-2011 03:49PM

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

rockmongrel · 06-06-2011 03:49PM

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

kfallon · 06-06-2011 03:51PM

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

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

ElleEm · 06-06-2011 03:53PM

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!

WoollyRedHat · 06-06-2011 04:02PM

Are you kidneying me?

Chuchoter · 06-06-2011 04:02PM

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.

3DataModem · 06-06-2011 04:04PM

Kids, yes.
All others, no.

up for anything · 06-06-2011 04:16PM

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.

mardybumbum · 06-06-2011 04:17PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgN6dwXQm88

hondasam · 06-06-2011 04:43PM

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.

rednik · 06-06-2011 04:46PM

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

DrHLecter · 06-06-2011 05:20PM

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)

tan11ie · 06-06-2011 05:20PM

Yes to any close family or friends.

CD. · 06-06-2011 05:34PM

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!

Napper Hawkins · 06-06-2011 05:39PM

Your ma has 3 kidneys?

Mr Benevolent · 06-06-2011 05:44PM

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

Saviola · 06-06-2011 05:49PM

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.

stupidusername · 06-06-2011 05:49PM

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?

ejmaztec · 06-06-2011 05:52PM

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.

rainbowdrop · 06-06-2011 05:54PM

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.......

ScumLord · 06-06-2011 05:59PM

TommyKnocker wrote: »

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.

Would you give somebody a kidney?

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