Kidney Donation PART ONE

[matt1223334444gmail]

The reason tech's don't automatically use the butter-fly needle is because they either get in trouble if they use one and/or they are told that the labs are constrained with regards to being able to spend the money to accommodate most people who request the butter-fly needles for blood-testing.

[kimalie06]

Awesome video. I am so glad I found you on here. My dad is in need of a kidney, and I am going to start testing hopefully next month to donate him one of mine. I was super scared and still am, but your video helped me a lot! I will definitely keep in touch!

[sanzabar9r]

awesome and awesome awareness! I just started messing with starting my own vlog with my personal sarcastic twist in dealing with my kidney disease! check it:P

[sperouty]

Thanks for doing this video. I donated my left kidney to my uncle on August 2, 2010. You inspired me to make a video and upload it too.

[deanthony452000]

I'm donating a kidney to my brother latter on this month.

[ANewHopeIll]

how is the tissue testing done? I'm thinking of donating.

[ArchieFan42192]

@ANewHopeIll I just had that done today, tissue testing is just basically a blood test, it's called HLA testing which is DNA testing. It's not that bad.

[NikkiKerrieann0904]

lmao .. I just realized I already commented on this video 10- months ago haha ...

[NikkiKerrieann0904]

You're a hero.. I wish there were more people like you. (:

[DIMPLEKEY]

your a diamond hope life treats you well,

[AryaSravaka]

wow, u r a very great human being jane. ur life is very worth living because others live cuz of u. god/karma will treat u nicely. practice metta

[AryaSravaka]

wow u r a very great human being jane. practice Metta . we need more humans like u on this planet .

[louiseduncan1971]

Jane - wow - I am impressed with your story - i am going through tests right now and thought your story was so well put together - i could so relate to you. You are incredibly brave - and ignore all the stupid comments from those people about being superficial - you are young and beautiful and i would have been thinking that at your age too! anyway - you have made me more determined - great vlog!

[titusborn]

I am starting the process of being a live donor for a friend. There is a chance we are not compatable, but I am also excited about the option of a chain donation to help yet another person. I am working on my vblog as i go through the entire process. I thank you for posting this info and seeing the scars was very helpful for me! Thank you!

[sonv3]

how old is your aunt? thanks

[GeminiAuntie]

Thanks for spreading the info about this. I'm currently getting tested as a potental doner for a guy I went to school with by the name of Pat. I've been searching everywhere for info about this so it's nice to find some. :)

[NikkiKerrieann0904]

I think you're really cool for donating to your auntie, I wish more people knew the importance of donating . :)

[JaneVlog]

thank you

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[deerman64]

@NikkiKerrieann0904

[newharmony85]

What's a butterfly needle?

[JaneVlog]

it's the smallest needle (diameter wise) that i know of they can take blood with. i'm not sure why they don't just always use it, but you can't even feel it and i don't mind giving blood anymore because of it.

ask for one! you'll be plesently surprised.

[befficient]

My father is doing great. His creatine level is consistently 0.6

I've been feeling great also. Although, I missed my last checkup. But I normally judge my levels between checkups by my skin condition...any discoloration or acne can signal low hydration levels and all. My Transplant Coordinator told me right after surgery to drink at least 64oz. everyday. Problem is......the liquor store isn't open on Sundays......lol......just joking... :-)

[JaneVlog]

haha!! I hear you...

Well that is awesome!! Thanks so very much for sharing your story!! And I'm REALLY glad that you didn't like the compliments. I thought I was just being a cold hearted bitch... That makes me feel better about it.

Do check in again sometime!

[befficient]

Hi Jane,

I donated to my father Dec. 18, 2007 at Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hosp. It was laproscopic. You're looking well. Make sure you continue to drink plenty of fluids so that your other kidney will grow properly. How is your aunt doing?

I feel the same way about the compliments. It made me feel really uncomfortable.

[JaneVlog]

Awesome! Ya...I drink A LOT of water. My aunt is actually really really well. Her doctor told her that she is a "model patient" the other day. She was really proud of that.

Ya, isn't that weird about the compliments though?? I'm SO glad I'm not the only one! Also, I think yours was EXACTLY a year before mine! How are you and your father?

[JaneVlog]

:D

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