My wife is a living donor..
RoyalHighlander @ Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:35 pm
My wife Katherine is a living donor, and today we got the word that all the tests and all the BS she has had to go through over the last 10 months has paid off... we got the word today that the operation for her to donate one of her kidneys is going to happen on the 4th of May.. which is only a few weeks away.. She is a terrific lady and for her to do this so as another person will have 20 or so years of quality life is awsome.. I knew when I met her she was special but now I know for sure... She is a giving person and did not hesitate to say yes when she firts found out she was the only match to do it... Ill keep every one posted as it preogresses...
Rev_Blair @ Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:43 pm
That's great RH. Sounds like Katherine is a very giving and decent person. Take good care of her.
figfarmer @ Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:31 pm
I used to give blood all the time 'til they got so restrictive about it. I'm still on the unrelated bone marrow donors' registry.
Rev_Blair @ Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:36 pm
They won't take my blood or anything else. The best I could do is check the medical research thing on my driver's license. I'll give when I'm dead, I guess.
Budderfly @ Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:58 pm
Katherine sounds amazing!
drunken_prop @ Sat Apr 17, 2004 8:09 am
Thats awesome
RoyalHighlander @ Tue Apr 20, 2004 4:46 am
Well motre news, the woman who will be getting Katherines kidney has passed all the tests she had to pass for it to go on as planned so now its just wait, wait, wait now.. and the nerves are starting to fray... MINE not HERS lol... She is more calm about this than I am... any ways just an update for you
StGeorge @ Tue Apr 27, 2004 12:25 pm
wow... what an amazing woman!
I'll keep her in my prayers that all goes well and that she recovers quickly... she's truly a gem and darn it, an inspiration...
Go Katherine!
RoyalHighlander @ Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:17 pm
well we got the wqprd today that the recipient has also p[assed all her tests too so its a go. katherine is set to go into the operating room at 7 AM on tue morning...I pray that it all goes well and with out any complications... Keep her ion your thought every one please.... Ill kep every one posted on how things are going
Rev_Blair @ Fri Apr 30, 2004 6:24 pm
I'd say, "Cool," but you sound a little rattled, RH.
Hang in there bud, sounds like you got a hell of a woman.
RoyalHighlander @ Mon May 03, 2004 4:06 pm
well tommorrow morning is it5.. we leave the house at 530 Am to get there on time.. She goes in at 7 AM and should be out at around 1030 AM... i thinbk im more nervous than she is... ill let you all know tommorrow night how it all went...
BlackIvy @ Mon May 03, 2004 4:43 pm
What a wonderful thing to do. My thoughts are with you.
Rev_Blair @ Mon May 03, 2004 8:48 pm
Good luck to you and and (mostly, really) your wife, RH. It takes a big set of stones (no offense) for her to do this. It takes a big set (I know you won't take offense at this ) for you to support her too.
Let her know that the rest of us are cheering for her.
RoyalHighlander @ Tue May 04, 2004 4:05 am
Its 445 Am her now and im just waiting for Katherine to get ready to leave for the hospital... The nerves are REALLY frazzled now.. but in 5 hrs it will be a done deal... I want to thank you folks, Rev, and the others for your kind words of support and well wishes.. Im sure that its gonna go allreight.. Ill post again later today with the results of every thing...
RoyalHighlander @ Tue May 04, 2004 8:09 pm
Just a quick note to let everyone know that the operatrion went very well and there were no problems.. She should be home by Friday if all goes well.... Thanks for all the support I have recieved from the members here in the thread and in PM's..