Donor dies after live liver transplant at CU Hospital

[MrsJenSuan]

I found your story while looking for live liver donor information. Two sisters, friends of mine, underwent this same surgery just this past Friday. The donor is recovering well but the transplant was not a success. She now waits for a new whole liver. We all trust in God's plan and know that whatever the outcome it is an amazing gift of life to donate.

[1DelMarVa]

to answer buglover3599~ NO you can not donate again and you will not be able to receive a new liver if anything happens to you.

I can say this factually, because I was a liver donor in 2005.

I am so sorry for the loss of Chads brother. I can not imagine how hard that would be on the family. But like Chad said Ryan gave the gift of life and suffered the ultimate sacrifice.

My mother was worried about me, but I told her if God decides it is my time to go, don't cry. I chose to do this.

RIP Ryan

[buglover3599]

Can somebody who had a kidney donated to them and once it regenerated can they donate part of it to someone else?

[nebratzkabratz]

he laid down his life for his brother and friend.... how much closer to God can you get than that?! God bless your family- this was His plan and someday you WILL understand. Thank you for sharing your story. My heart aches for you.

[clarecanrun]

I am so sorry for your families loss. I have sisters and a brother and would do anything for them too. All my love goes out to your family. Clare 34 transplanted 7 months back

[franckrosald]

I feel so happy there are still heroes in thise world, my deeplest condolences for his entire family and kids, family frank rosaldo loves you, the best on life for them, jesus is with him now,

[shebalita]

May Abba Father, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, continue to richly bless you and all your family members!!! And know that you will see your brother, again, in Heaven. Your brother is in paradise and restored completely in the presence of Jesus Christ!!! Live and be at peace. May the Holy Spirit continue to give each and every one you comfort and the blessings of Abba Father through Jesus Christ fall on each and every one of your family members!!!

[1dudeface3]

toshnessa45 how do you know the Arnold? I'm Shannons cousin. my heart breaks for her, grahm, Owen, and Oliver, but yes I know we will see him someday soon. of you were at the funeral it's like that one guy said, to him a thousand years on earth is like one day in heaven. so by his calculations, I'll see him in a few minutes

[ModelDJLaTrice]

Wow!! I am speechless. What an incredible story. This should be shared with everyone. The love, strength and compassion from this can inspire, help, and move so many people. Its a reminder of how short and beautiful life is. We can do so much for each other. My prayers go to the family.

[mja2035]

What a sad story, I'm so sorry for this tragedy. I love my brother too, and would do this for him in a heart beat.

[toshnessa45]

the arnolds are very close friends of my family..and we love ryan so much! he really will be missed! But we do not grieve without hope because we know we will see Ry one day soon! but ryan gave his brother the best gift he could give ..he did exactley what Jesus did for us he gave his life and that is something is truly inspiring!

love you Ryan!