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« on: August 03, 2011, 06:26:40 PM »
Hey all,
I have two potential donors! They are both brothers, I work with them but they found out that I needed a kidney via facebook as I don't talk much about my disease at work.

They are the same blood type and they are researching the info that they need. It's a big dicission for a live donor to do such a thing, I just ask prayers that they make the right decision and that I get a kidney!
I'm not getting my hopes up too much though as I know donors can back out or fail testing.
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2011, 06:56:41 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

I think it's amazing that people even offer!  Hope this leads somewhere good for you!
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2011, 07:56:08 PM »
 :cheer:  Rootin' for you, and hope it works out! :clap;
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2011, 12:03:00 AM »
Sometimes hoping is hard.  I understand keeping your expectations at a minimum.  But I am hoping for that miracle to transform your life for the better!
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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2011, 12:46:46 AM »
 :2thumbsup; To me each offer is a sign of hope - how nice for the brother's to both be so generous - good luck!
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2011, 06:52:28 PM »
Quote from: okarol on August 04, 2011, 12:46:46 AM
:2thumbsup; To me each offer is a sign of hope - how nice for the brother's to both be so generous - good luck!

We took every offer as a huge gift, even if the donor backed out later. I'm pulling for you!  :cheer:

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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2011, 04:19:57 AM »
Awww, I shall be cautiously optimisitc on your behalf!  How fabulous that they've come forward to find out more!
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2011, 04:59:54 PM »
Good luck!  The surgery is very easy on a young, fit donor.  I went back to work after nine days.  Never felt bad. 
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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2011, 08:46:47 PM »
What a nice way to put it, Aleta!  I hope the best for you Sullidog! Sending Hugs   :grouphug; and prayers   :pray;  for you!

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