Organ Donation

Congratulations but let's hope that by the time that happens, you will be a little too old for most of your organs to be used. However, it is fantastic that you have made your wishes known. I too am a designated organ donor and think that most of mine will be too worn out to use but you never know. Thanks for responsing to the discussion. :)

I know the feeling ilse72 because I have been told that at my age (55), lots of me will be worn out and no good for transplanting to anyone but still it is my choice that if my organs are usable, then they should be given to someone who can use them when I am gone. :)

Ossie, we are the same age! :)

I understand what you are saying about your age and the suitability of your organs, because we are of the same age rosebug. With regard to your daughter, I think it depends on when she was in the UK. I hope that all does well for your niece with her second cornea implant and this highlights the reasons for people to be organ donors. Your contribution to the discussion is very much appreciated. :)

My daughter lived their during the Mad Cow out break both her children also lived there and the Blood bank has told her that she can;t give blood for life the same goes for her hubby and children

I was pleased to read that your father got his new heart in time and how wonderful for you that he is still sharing your life, even if he still suffers from some physical disabilities. I hope that you continue to bask in his love and enjoy your Dad's company for many more years. I was also pleased to read that your husband has accepted your wishes to become a donor, even if he doesn't agree, and I applaud you for it. Thanks for sharing your story with us and for responding to the discussion. :)

I have given you a positive (+) rating for your response to this discussion. :)

Then you would know first hand the difference being an organ donor can make to the life of so many. Congratulations on your clear thinking on the subject and thanks for your contribution to the discussion.

In New South Wales, the RTA keep an Organ Donor Register so perhaps if you contacted them, they would be able to help you. At the same time, make sure that your family are aware of your wishes with regard to your organs, although hopefully by the time it happens they will not be much good to anyone. Good luck anyway but check with the RTA. :)

In New South Wales, the RTA keep an Organ Donor Register so perhaps if you contacted them, they would be able to help you. At the same time, make sure that your family are aware of your wishes with regard to your organs, although hopefully by the time it happens they will not be much good to anyone. Good luck anyway but check with the RTA. :)

Thank you for sharing this with us and also for your contribution to the discussion. :)

Thank you for sharing this with us and also for your contribution to the discussion. :)

Anyabelle, the system has the hiccups for me too when I try to say 'thank you', so don't feel alone now will you. :)

ack, didn't mean to double post. well, it's for your own benefit anyways, hehehe :D and added you by the way. you're the one of those who wittily responded to one of my discussions i've posted a million light years ago, hehehe :D

Yes, I think that if there is an opportunity to give someone a second chance at life, then we should take it. I am of the opinion that I won't need them once I am gone, so someone else can have what I no longer need. I have felt this way for many years not but due to my age, there is not much possibility that they will be able to use many of my organs. Thanks for contributing to the discussion. :)

What a wonderful idea to record the details of your lifestyle, including diet, drinking and exercise, as this will help should your organs be used for medical research. Often people do donate their organs for this purpose, but there is no background for the researchers to go on with. I do not think that it is egocentric at all gifana and certainly I am sure that the researchers would not think so either. Thanks very much for a great input into this discussion. :)

Actually I value your opinions gifana, and if you speak your mind that is not a problem because you are honest in what you say. :)

Always a pleasure to respond to your discussions, ossie. I enjoy them imensely although I may be outspoken to a fault. At least I try to get my point across.

In Australia you can specify what organs you are prepared to donate and which ones you aren't, so perhaps you could check and see if the same applies in your country. Thanks for your contribution to the discussion. :)

It is good that you can actually "nominate" which organs you are willing to donate, should the time ever arise that is.

Here we can...when we renew our license each year we check which ones we'd be willing to donote.

That is good that others are aware of your wishes tigrashadow. How long have you been in SA and where do you live there? Thanks for contributing to the discussion. :)

Yes it sounds like you are similar to quite a number of us oldboy in that we are probably a little too "mature" for our organs to be used for transplant purposes. However we are still registered, in case they are of some use to someone. :)

You are right gifana, and this is why I am still down on the organ transplant register. When my time on earth is about to end, they can take for transplant any of my organs that they can use. I won't need them anymore and if it gives someone else a chance for a better life, then why not.

We are never too old to donate organs as long as they are still in good working order. Of course, they won't know until they start looking. I have bad eyesight but if my eyes could help someone see, however little, then I would hope they would consider them as well. Bad eyesight is better than no sight at all....so I am grateful.

How wonderful for you crimsonblues to get a new heart, and that is what it is all about. I am particularly inspited that you are still going to be an organ donor, and it is truly commendable. You are the type of person this discussion was aimed at actually, to show that people who need a transplant can and do have fulfilling lives if only they can receive the much needed organ in time. Thanks very much for contributing to the discussion and I have rated you positive (+) for this very honest response. :)

I think that you are probably right about organ transplants in the country you are now living in caribe. Irrespective of where you are living, let's hope that by the time the subject of organ transplants comes up, that they will be too old and useless to anyone else. LOL Thanks for responding to the discussion. :)

I do like your style deebomb, and although you are taking medications, there might be something that they can use to give another person a better and longer life. Giving your body to a medical university is a great idea, because then they will be able to hopefully advance some of the tests they do for medical problems that people face. Thanks very much for responding. :)

I think that most people who agree to be organ donors, are also blood donors. Thanks for responding.:)

It is really great that you are encouraging others to also become organ donors. Thanks very much for responding. :)

It is a good think that many places now have a card which allows people to specify if they want to be organ donors, either for medical research or transplant. They have an organ donor registry here in Australia, however one of the sad things is that while Australia has the highest success rate with organ transplants, they have one of the lowest rates for organ donors.

It is true that many families never discuss this issue, perhaps thinking that it can never happen to them. One thing that astounds me is that Australia has the most successful transplant history but has one of the fewest organ donations. It is an awful thought that many people die waiting for an organ that never comes. All of my family are down to be organ donors and it is something that we have always talked about. I agree that people should have the information so they can make an informed decision, and even young children can make such a decision although of course in the event something happened it is up to the parents to sign the papers. But children are very perceptive and so their views in regard to this should be considered.