My living kidney donor experience (Donation day through 2 weeks post op)
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2022
- **4/1/23 UPDATE: My new instagram account is thisjourneyofmine85**
Hi yall! I wanted to document my first 2 weeks of my living kidney donation experience. Yes, it's been a rollercoaster my first 2 weeks after donating my kidney on 1/26/22 but I'm so thankful God chose me for this mission in order to give my brother a second chance at life and get off dialysis. We are both doing so much better and each day keeps getting better & better. I'm starting to feel like myself again and still in awe of what our bodies are able to do. I hope to inspire anyone who is thinking about donating life. YOU could save someones life by sharing your spare. This video may seem like I'm complaining about how tough my first 2 weeks are but I want to be authentic and share my real, raw experience so far. Today has been an amazing day and I continue to feel stronger as each day passes. Take care & God bless yall💚🙏🏽
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I donated a kidney inMarch of 22. Vanderbilt in Nashville TN has a world class program. I was in the hospital for a few days and yes, the gas they use in surgery is very painful. Bless you, it is a great thing you have done. I am so glad I helped another.
Thats awesome! I'm glad you had a positive experience. Yes that gas pain was intense in my shoulder. 🥴
Did u get money
@eazylegend9614 no
@@eazylegend9614you don’t get paid it’s against the law
You are an angel. I’m getting one at st Thomas west in Nashville in two weeks. I friend came forward and is giving me a second chance at life
Just came across this video I wanted to say thank you for what you did for your brother you were the perfect angel for your brother 🙏
Thank you, It was something I felt called to do. 💚🙏🏽💚
Thank you for this video 😊. I donated my kidney 10 days ago and most of the post op videos I’ve seen have been about people who have had positive experiences, with very minimal side effects so I appreciated this video.
The gas pain was HORRENDOUS. My first night in the hospital I cried out in pain, and I’m someone who can handle a lot of pain. It took almost a week for that gas to dissipate. It made it hard to breathe and talk. I still feel bloated from it unfortunately.
As for the constipation, I hear ya. It was really uncomfortable and painful. I started taking miralax and that has helped me.
10 days and I’ve just been feeling off. I can’t sleep either! How long did it take you to get back to almost normal?
You are a rockstar 🌟❤
Yes, its important to me to be as real and raw about my experience as I could. My gas pains took close to a week to calm down too. My first poop was on the 8th day post op and that was heaven like. Overall for me to feel somewhat normal took a couple weeks but its very different for everyone and their bodies to adjust to their new normal. I've seen some donors say they were walking in the hospital the first day post op and back at work 2 weeks later...and I couldn't even stand up on my own and walk a few feet the first day. I couldn't sleep in my bed for almost a week because I had to sleep upright or those gas pains would come rolling in extremely hard. The body does extraordinary things and I hope you start feeling like yourself soon. Give yourself time to heal and try not to rush it. When its new and you're in the thick of it...It can feel like you're never going to feel good again but it will happen over time, just take it easy. Rest when you can, walking when you are up to it, and drinking your water are essential to healing. You are amazing for doing this! Hope this helps🙏🏽💚
How are you feeling from four months ago?
@@patrickstapleton3377 hey! Doing really well, thank you! I felt off for a few months after the surgery, probably for 3 months. I was in pain for a month and then just overly exhausted after that. BUT right now I’d say I’m almost back to how I was before the surgery.
All in all, no regrets ☺️
@@user-yp2fm5ik8b awesome to hear!
I've got a bunch of tests coming up on Thursday to see if I'm a suitable donor, including the kidney scan.
She is a Living Angel 😇🙏🍀
Yes, she is giving such a wonderful gift. 💚🙏🏽
May the lord bless you for this very Knoble gesture .
I was planned to have a kidney transplant in July 2023.Unfortunately that did not happen so I’m doing dialysis now .
Proud of you 👌
Thank you, are you still able to get a transplant in the future? I hope you are doing ok and keeping the faith. 🙏🏽💚
@@Thisjourneyofmine yes,currently on dialysis in fact as I reply I’m on the machine .
We hope and pray for a donor soon.
God. Willing 🙏
Take care and love from South Africa Cape Town
@@salimhanware Yes, you will get a new donor. I will pray for you🙏🏽 Thank you for reaching out and having continued faith💚🙏🏽
@@Thisjourneyofmine many thanks 🙏 ❤️
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Oh my God im scared now😅, im donating alturistically on the 10th January 2023.
You did a great job and hope you are doing well now
You will be fine. What a way to kick off the new year! Thank you, yes I am doing well. 💚💚
@@Thisjourneyofmine haha yes, Im very excited too. My donation is starting a chain of 3 transplants, so praying everyone gets on well.
Delighted to hear you are doing well and hope your brother is doing good too😊.
Love from Ireland
@@user-lb2bf2rv6r That's so incredibly awesome. What a blessing for so many people. Praying for all donors, recipients and family in your chain. Yes, he is doing good too. 💚🙏🏽
@@Thisjourneyofmine thank you so much, I will let you know how it goes please God🙏.
Im glad your brother is keeping healthy.
Very happy Christmas and healthy new year
@@user-lb2bf2rv6r Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you all💚🙏🏽I look forward to keeping in touch.
I'm sorry but started laughing so hard! Sucks you were in so much pain though. I am donating in paired exchange 😊
My surgeon says the most pain people get post operation is from constipation
Yes! The constipation was awful for me. The gas pains in my shoulder from the surgery were super rough for me too. Hope all goes well with everyones surgeries.
@@Thisjourneyofmine thank you! Also, your husband certainly earned the title of angel face
@@stayygoldd 😂😂 yes! Thats for sure
I want to donate to the needy please how can I make it
Is there someone specific?
It's me who wants to donate to anyone who's in need
It's me who wants to donate to anyone who's in need
@@julianajaluli ok great, you want to be a non-directed donor. This is the best place to start. nkr.donorscreen.org/register/now?src=nkf
Okay thank you so much ❤️