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by Babycakes on February 23rd, 2007

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If a relative you have never liked and havnt seen in 8 years wants you to donate an organ how can I live with myself if I dont do it?

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  • by Firebrand on February 23rd, 2007

    Firebrand

    Do what you feel you must,
    but remember a close relative who you do like may need a kidney at a later date and you will not be able to help them.

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  • by sasyblueyz on January 5th, 2009

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    For me it would depend on the lifestyle of this person. The chances of the organ being transplanted successfully. My brother in law received a liver transplant and he died as he did not change his lifestyle that had put him in that situation,he lived maybe a year and then died, he could not quit the drugs or drinking.So lifestyle would have alot to do with my decision.On the other hand my mother who I loved dearly with all my heart needed a kidney transplant due to Lupus, I did not give her one as I was told most likely that the Lupus would attack the kidney, she did receive a deceased donor kidney and lived about 10 yrs,and she did lose the kidney and was back on Dialysis due to the meds she had to take after the kidney transplant,she was allergic to it and caused her to lose the kidney,the transplant gave her more time with us,donations are always a blessing to us all.

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  • by Little Miss Dangerous on July 24th, 2007

    Little Miss Dangerous

    You can go through the screening process without committing to the donation. Becoming more informed about the process may help you make up your mind one way or the other. Some donations restrict how you live the rest of your life (drinking, childbearing, etc.). There's a lot of typing required for organ transplant and in the end you may not even be a good match. Either way, it's best to make an informed decision. Good luck with your dilemma.

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  • by bootlace on February 23rd, 2007

    bootlace

    Donating an organ is a big deal, which can involve serious hardship for the donater, so it is only natural that most people will only go through this for people they care about. If this relative is like a stranger to you I can see this would be a difficult decision. Would I give my organ to save someone I didn't know, if asked to out of the blue? I don't know.

    Although giving an organ is a wonderful thing to do for another person you should feel under no external pressure to do so - this must be your decision.

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  • by unknown on February 23rd, 2007

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    That question can only be answered by you. How much is saving someone's life worth to you. Will you feel responsible if you don't. Will you feel responsible if you do and then they don't live a good, productive life? Does it matter to you? I think you shoul carefully consider this decision with people who you respect and trust. I would do it, myself. But, that is only because that is how I personally feel. I would never persuade you either way. I hope this was helpful.

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  • by Mrs.Dufresne on February 23rd, 2007

    Mrs.Dufresne

    Ask yourself if they would do the same for you, and make your decision accordingly.

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  • by anonymous on February 23rd, 2007

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    Well, maybe if you think you should, then you should. You shouldn't have to feel obliged to, but remember you are dealing with a person's life here. Sometimes things like fear and dislike need to be ignored for the good of the person. But you are under no obligation to. If I were you, I would have a chat with someone who knows you and your situation better to reach a final conclusion

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  • by Scifisuz on July 24th, 2007

    Scifisuz

    I wouldn't have a problem. I'm generous to my friends and loved ones but have no qualms with nervy people who expect me to bend over backwards for them while they treat me poorly. I would direct them to the nearest available alternative...perhaps in China.

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  • by VOD on February 23rd, 2007

    VOD

    Seems you cant, based on you quandry. What organ?

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