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Are you an organ donor? And if not, why?
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:14 am
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:14 am
My dad died in February from an aneurysm and we donated his organs.
Yesterday we received a thank you letter from the woman who received his lungs and it brought me such joy (and some sadness too)
It was so touching to hear how he helped improved this woman’s life and how grateful she is. I’ll cherish it always
Just thought I’d share. Maybe some will reconsider their stance if against organ donation
Yesterday we received a thank you letter from the woman who received his lungs and it brought me such joy (and some sadness too)
It was so touching to hear how he helped improved this woman’s life and how grateful she is. I’ll cherish it always
Just thought I’d share. Maybe some will reconsider their stance if against organ donation
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Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:15 am to Paige
Of course I am. What use are those organs to me if I'm already dead?
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:17 am to Paige
I am absolutely an organ/tissue/everything donor. It's on my license and all of my family is abundantly clear on my wishes. Anything that can go to the living should.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:18 am to Slagathor
Yeah it’s my understanding that you also have to convey your wishes to your family, the license thing isn’t enough or something?
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:19 am to Paige
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the license thing isn’t enough or something?
I think it helps the hospital know your intentions, but I'm certain that alone would not allow them to proceed. They still need someone to sign for you.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:19 am to Paige
I don't reckon I'll need my lungs once I'm dead so might as well give them to somebody that can use them. I don't really understand why you wouldn't be, you're dead you don't need your organs anymore.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:21 am to Paige
I'm an organ donor and always encourage others to be ones as well.
So many lives can be saved by being one. And it can help the loved ones (such as you and your family) in their grief. Knowing that something good can come out of something so horrible.
Thanks for sharing the letter with us Paige. I'm sure your father would be so happy to know he helped a grandmother spend more time with her family.
So many lives can be saved by being one. And it can help the loved ones (such as you and your family) in their grief. Knowing that something good can come out of something so horrible.
Thanks for sharing the letter with us Paige. I'm sure your father would be so happy to know he helped a grandmother spend more time with her family.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:21 am to Paige
I'm not due to an irrational fear that doctors won't work as hard to save my life if I'm in a catastrophic accident once they know I'm a donor.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:22 am to Paige
The harvesting team, transport team, hospital, the doctors all make FORTUNES doing one of these procedures.
When they include my beneficiaries in the money, I will agree to it.
ETA: Sorry for the loss of your dad, Paige and he did a genuinely nice thing.
When they include my beneficiaries in the money, I will agree to it.
ETA: Sorry for the loss of your dad, Paige and he did a genuinely nice thing.
This post was edited on 6/5/18 at 11:25 am
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:22 am to Mingo Was His NameO
Thanks for posting the letter Paige. 
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:22 am to Paige
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the license thing isn’t enough or something?
Family needs to know because if the organ procurement agency talks to the family and they refuse...they have to ultimately honor the decision of the family.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:23 am to Paige
Very nice of you to post that Paige.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:24 am to Paige
If they can salvage anything useful out of this wreck of body of mine, they can have it.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:26 am to Bullfrog
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The harvesting team, transport team, hospital, the doctors all make FORTUNES doing one of these procedures.
They make fortunes off of every other procedure as well. That gonna stop you from going to the hospital for treatment when you’re sick?
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:26 am to lsunurse
quote:that’s exactly how I feel
And it can help the loved ones (such as you and your family) in their grief. Knowing that something good can come out of something so horrible.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:27 am to Paige
quote:yes, I Dont need them when I'm dead.
Are you an organ donor?
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:27 am to Paige
Ive made quite a few organ donations
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:27 am to beerJeep
quote:Yes.
They make fortunes off of every other procedure as well. That gonna stop you from going to the hospital for treatment when you’re sick?
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:29 am to Bullfrog
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Yes.
yeh okay. Get in a car accident. I bet your tune changes real fricking quick when your femur is poking out of your skin.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:29 am to Bullfrog
Thank bullfrog
I really can’t understand your sentiment tho. Everyone makes money doing their job, especially doctors
Why not help save lives? And bring some comfort to your loved ones
I really can’t understand your sentiment tho. Everyone makes money doing their job, especially doctors
Why not help save lives? And bring some comfort to your loved ones
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