I recently had to pay R200.00 to have my blood tested to have my name put on the South African bone morrow donor list. It is a lot of money to pay for something that you give of yourself free of charge to help someone without receiving a cent in compensation for your pain, suffering and time spent while donating your bone marrow.
I was watching a program on (TV) bone marrow patients. I was immediately drawn to put my name on the list.
My family were not impressed and kept on saying to me that charity starts a home. The operation from what I understand is rather dangerous and very, very painful.
What happens is you are put under full anaesthetic for a few hours while stem cells are sucked out of your hip or sternum area.
What happens next, I am not sure but what the heck. I can't wait to be put under the knife to hopefully save someone's life. If I could choose, I would LOVE to help a person under 21 years of age.
Question:
Would any of you consider doing this, or are any of you already donors?
Have any of you ever donated stem cells for someone else?
makefriends posted on Oct 13, 2006
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silverwhisper said on Oct 13, 2006....
honestly, i'd only do this for someone i knew and trusted rather than a complete stranger but then again, i'm a bit of a wimp about some types of pain.
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Mamie said on Oct 13, 2006....
hi, I am unsure whether I could actually do this for a stranger, but I do applaud your courage! I see many people suffering from cancer and other diseases and I know that there are many like you that have stepped up to be the angels that people need to provide a miracle. Blessings on your courage. M
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FaithfulDisciple said on Oct 13, 2006....
This is the reason why they should accelerate stem cell research development. The life that could be saved may someday be your own.
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dailyachesandpains said on Oct 25, 2006....
I actually have considered signing up as a donor. I looked into it, spoke with my doctor and the answer was 'NO WAY'. I'm too under-weight to even be considered! When I was speaking with my family about it, they were angered at the thought of it. I have a small child and if something happened to me, God forbid, she would have to live without the person she looks up to and loves more than anyone. I thought about becoming a donor because my daughter's life was saved, no donor involved, but I felt that I should give back in some way. But, my Daughter living without me, by my own decision, I could not allow even if the doctor said that I could entertain the idea of being a donor. However, it was my family that really made me open my eyes.
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allaroundgirl said on Dec 27, 2006....
I recently donated. I did it for my best friend. She was suffering so much and I had the opportunity to help make a difference so I took it. I can tell you that it is a very painful procedure, but looking at my friend now...getting stronger and living her life it was well worth the pain.After the operation you will experience some soreness, some pain... the recovery period depends on the person. On average its about a week, others need more time.I applaud your willingness to help and you may not see a single cent for your time, suffering and pain but somewhere, someone will get a second chance at life and its all because of you. :)