Would you give somebody a kidney?

Oranage2 · 06-06-2011 06:02PM

stupidusername wrote: »

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

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.

Hookah · 06-06-2011 06:12PM

3DataModem wrote: »

Kids, yes.
All others, no.

Kids, yes.

Knees, no.

RachaelVO · 06-06-2011 06:39PM

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!

Cupcake_Crisis · 06-06-2011 06:52PM

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

TommyKnocker · 06-06-2011 07:12PM

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.

--LOS-- · 06-06-2011 07:14PM

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.

pragmatic1 · 06-06-2011 07:21PM

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.

FouxDaFaFa · 06-06-2011 07:25PM

rainbowdrop wrote: »

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!

Cork Lass · 06-06-2011 07:27PM

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.

DanTheMan91 · 06-06-2011 07:54PM

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.

Tigger · 06-06-2011 07:56PM

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

EGAR · 06-06-2011 07:57PM

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

up for anything · 06-06-2011 08:30PM

Confab wrote: »

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

You'd let your niece's mother die?

we'llallhavetea_old · 06-06-2011 09:26PM

friends or family in a heartbeat.

Forest Master · 06-06-2011 09:54PM

rockmongrel wrote: »

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:

dazco · 06-06-2011 10:07PM

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.

pragmatic1 · 06-06-2011 10:20PM

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.

Standard Toaster · 06-06-2011 10:28PM

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

DanTheMan91 · 06-06-2011 10:30PM

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

RachaelVO · 06-06-2011 10:32PM

Standard Toaster wrote: »

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!!!!

The Princess Bride · 06-06-2011 10:35PM

DanTheMan91 wrote: »

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

Pain...but they've got drugs for that.Otherwise,you'll live,(we hope,as you can't have your old kidney back)
Straightforward operation,a few weeks off work,rest....,you'll be laughing,(albeit while holding yourself to stop the pain).

Standard Toaster · 06-06-2011 10:36PM

RachaelVO wrote: »

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

Oh opps, I meant I'd use their kidneys whether they matched or not....remove them with a fork.

I'd quite fond of my own kidneys like.

The Princess Bride · 06-06-2011 10:37PM

RachaelVO wrote: »

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

on a positive note, he can't give a kidney to both of them:)

Capt'n Midnight · 06-06-2011 11:39PM

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.

Could you not have just given them a lend of it for the year and then got put back in again ?

falan · 06-06-2011 11:46PM

http://www.ika.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=47

Carry a donor card...Ya don't need ya organs after you die anyway:)

RachaelVO · 06-06-2011 11:50PM

Standard Toaster wrote: »

Oh opps, I meant I'd use their kidneys whether they matched or not....remove them with a fork.

I'd quite fond of my own kidneys like.

Well that's alright then!

RachaelVO · 06-06-2011 11:52PM

msthe80s wrote: »

on a positive note, he can't give a kidney to both of them:)

No, that is very true, but I'd really rather neither of them got it! Maybe I should hunt both of them down like a dog... hmmmmm

Dangerous Man · 07-06-2011 12:16AM

RachaelVO wrote: »

No, that is very true, but I'd really rather neither of them got it! Maybe I should hunt both of them down like a dog... hmmmmm

After Hours would definitely support you in this.

RachaelVO · 07-06-2011 12:27AM

Dangerous Man wrote: »

After Hours would definitely support you in this.

I'm very grateful... wonder will they put me in a cell with Catherine Nevin! Jaysus that's a scary thought!

xzanti · 07-06-2011 12:37AM

Oranage2 wrote: »

I remember a relitive was dying of cancer and I was asked would i give a kidney -and I said no!

Miserable bastard.

Sorry just kidding, (this is AH) Nah it would depend on their outlook post surgery.. Like if they were riddled with cancer or something and the kidney was only going to aleiviate one aspect of their suffering.. I don't think I'd part with it too quick.. but if it was JUST a kidney problem and the kidney was definately going to give them a new lease of life then I don't think I could justify not donating if I was a match with them..

But that's just me.. it's a very personal thing obviously.

Would you give somebody a kidney?

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