Organ donation

[Treasure Chest]

Strange, interesting phobia, yet it is valid.

On a side note, why can't organs be sold?

So retarded.

Strangely enough, the cautionary note came from my grandmother. When she took me to get my license, I was going to check the box, but she told me not to. She was a nurse, house supervisor for the ICU, at the time.

I'm in no way opposed to donation, and I don't really care what happens to my corpse, I just don't want it listed on my license.

[Unicorn Jeff]

Always have been. Why be selfish after death?

[caddyjack]

no but i really should be

[majorownage]

Strange, interesting phobia, yet it is valid.

On a side note, why can't organs be sold?

So retarded.

[CJ]

Until you've had a friend or family member saved by a donation you might not understand. I'm a donor, once I'm dead my body is useless to me, but it can save other peoples lives.

[TINKRD]

I became a donor after my Father received a heart transplant. I figure if someone can save my Father's life, I can return the favor.

[JC316]

This is my back of my mind fear as well. It's probably stupid an unfounded, but I'm AB-positive. If they salivate like they do over my plasma, WTF would they do if they knew going in that my heart was up for grabs?

I am O negative, so slightly less sought after, but they still want my blood. Glad I am not the only paranoid one.

I've already donated a kidney to my sister, which has allowed her to live a more full life(and maybe just live, period, as she was headed seriously downhill)for the last 7 years. Not only was it life changing for her, but it changed my perspective on quite a few things. There are always bad apples out there. I look at it as how we make laws that cater to lowest common denominator. Just do what you can to do the right things, and let let nature take care of everything else. I'd be more worried about someone who w=did need it and would appreciate it with a family not getting it, then some asshole not being able to waste it away.

For a family member I would have no problem at all donating. And when I say family, that doesn't automatically include all blood relatives, nor does it exclude non blood.

[bcoop]

I've got news for you. If you drink to the point of liver failure you won't be getting a transplant. You have to be sober for years before even being considered. A friend of mine died from liver failure. He suffered in the hospital for weeks before he finally let go of life.

Yes I'm a donor

Why you gotta be Debbie Downer?

[TENGRAM]

I became a registered donor when I realized that I have (extended) family members desperately waiting on transplants. The lists are long and there really are not enough organs to go around.

At the end of the day you cannot worry about other people not doing the right thing, eg. abusing their new organs. Just concern yourself with your end of the bargain. This holds true for all things in life.

[2011GT]

That's what I'm saying... I plan on using the hell out of this liver and kidney! Thanks to you donors though, because I'm going to need a new liver in a few years!

I've got news for you. If you drink to the point of liver failure you won't be getting a transplant. You have to be sober for years before even being considered. A friend of mine died from liver failure. He suffered in the hospital for weeks before he finally let go of life.

Yes I'm a donor

[bcoop]

your shit wont be any good anyway!

That's what I'm saying... I plan on using the hell out of this liver and kidney! Thanks to you donors though, because I'm going to need a new liver in a few years!

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Nope.

your shit wont be any good anyway!

[2165 Turbo Rail]

sure
what am I going to do with them after im gone

x2

[Shaggin Wagon]

This is my back of my mind fear as well. It's probably stupid an unfounded, but I'm AB-positive. If they salivate like they do over my plasma, WTF would they do if they knew going in that my heart was up for grabs?

Your screen name says it all!

[bcoop]

Nope.