This is my call for help. I really didn’t want to ask, but my time is running out.

Finding a kidney for a transplant is not easy.  There are 100,000+ people on the waiting list for a deceased donor kidney.  Time is not on our side.  Some wait for years and many die while waiting.  The average wait time is five plus years.   Asking others  to help is difficult, but receiving a kidney from a living donor greatly improves my chances of getting a transplant.

You might not know a lot about living donation — I didn’t before kidney disease happened to me.  Understandably, some people are afraid about the surgery and what living with one kidney will mean for them.  Here is some basic information about kidney donation:

  • You only need one kidney to live a healthy, long life.
  • Most donor surgery is done laparoscopically, meaning through tiny incisions.
  • The recuperation period is usually quick, generally two weeks.
  • The cost of your evaluation and surgery will be covered. Hartford Hospital can give you extensive information on this.
  • You will have a separate team of healthcare professionals to evaluate you as a living donor. Their job is to help you understand the risks and benefits and look out for YOUR best interests.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story.  If donating a kidney to me is something you would like to consider, please visit my website at https://Kidney4LauraChristina.com to learn more.

I know that living donation may not be right for everyone, but you can still help. If you would be so kind to share this post, I would be very grateful.  I am hopeful that my efforts will help me receive a kidney and encourage others to consider helping the many people on the waiting list.

 

Laura Christina Warren