How many of you are organ donars?

[Chiefnj]

I'm surprised it's only 2%. I've got the "yes" box checked off on the back of my driver's license.

I think People magazine had an interesting article about people who received organ transplants and then ended up liking things that the donee had liked in his/her life (prior to finding out who the donee was and what their likes/dislikes were). Kind of interesting.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I'm surprised it's only 2%. I've got the "yes" box checked off on the back of my driver's license.

I think People magazine had an interesting article about people who received organ transplants and then ended up liking things that the donee had liked in his/her life (prior to finding out who the donee was and what their likes/dislikes were). Kind of interesting.

Yea I saw that too, pretty wild.

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I'm surprised it's only 2%. I've got the "yes" box checked off on the back of my driver's license.

I think People magazine had an interesting article about people who received organ transplants and then ended up liking things that the donee had liked in his/her life (prior to finding out who the donee was and what their likes/dislikes were). Kind of interesting.

Those are always interesting.

I remember why I signed up, we got to see one of the first artificial heart transplant about 12 hours after it transpired in Humana Hospital in Louisville, Ky. As part of a class project, we had to write a report on the future possibility of other artificial organs. I remember the guy's last name was Schroeder and the heart was the Jarvik-7. I had never seen a rib-spreader used before and I was hooked as soon as I saw it implemented.

I turned 18 that year and immediately became a permanent blood donor, organ donor, and marrow list donater.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by KCWolfman

I turned 18 that year and immediately became a permanent blood donor, organ donor, and marrow list donater.

I know zero about marrow donation.

[Chiefnj]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

I know zero about marrow donation.

I think it hurts like a bitch.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I think it hurts like a bitch.

Organ Donor Myth and Facts from OrganDonor.gov cont...

http://www.organdonor.gov/myths_and_facts.htm

Myth: Marrow donation is painful.

Fact: Marrow donors do not feel pain when the marrow is removed because anesthesia is used. Soreness and/or stiffness may be felt for a week or so post-donation.

Originally Posted by ZachKC

stiffness may be felt for a week or so post-donation

I thought you were supposed to seek immediate medical attention after 4 hours....

[Chiefnj]

Originally Posted by ZachKC

Organ Donor Myth and Facts from OrganDonor.gov cont...

http://www.organdonor.gov/myths_and_facts.htm

When a doctor tells you that you are going to be sore a "week or so" after the procedure, it means it hurts like a bitch.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by ZachKC

Organ Donor Myth and Facts from OrganDonor.gov cont...

http://www.organdonor.gov/myths_and_facts.htm

What are the side effects? If I'm dead help who you can. 7 people had their life saved by the donar on this show. I have also donated blood from time to time. I think it's funny when they draw my blood and it's black and their eyes get all bugged out.

I like helping but I know there are those that take it a step further. I am not personally willing to become worthless and weak in order to help somebody else. Bone marrow donation doesn't sound healthy to me.

[Chiefnj]

I wonder what the public reaction would be of a law that presumes everyone wants to donate their organs (ages 18 and over), and you would have to check off "no" not too.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I wonder what the public reaction would be of a law that presumes everyone wants to donate their organs (ages 18 and over), and you would have to check off "no" not too.

I don't know, sounds like a liberal idea to me where all the politicians that initiated the law for our kids naturally would have their boxes checked. IMO This is a very personal decision that people need to make an informed decision on rather than being railroaded into giving up their most person possesion. It's called integrity. I know it's rare these days but we need to have it again.

[Nzoner]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I think People magazine had an interesting article about people who received organ transplants and then ended up liking things that the donee had liked in his/her life (prior to finding out who the donee was and what their likes/dislikes were). Kind of interesting.

Hope I never need a transplant,I'd hate to wake up with a strong urge to try on the wife's panties.