Am I able to give a kidney to my father?

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Both of my Dad’s kidneys are failing. He’s 68 and I am 41. At his last checkup, his doctor told him he needs a kidney transplant. Otherwise, his health is perfect.

My Dad is an amazing father and I am scared to death to lose him. I live him so much and it will break my heart to watch him die. I want to go to his doctor and tell him I want to give one of my kidneys to him.

However, I don’t know what that entails? Has anyone done this before? What kind of requirements are needed? I know my blood type matches his but does age matter?

My doctor said at MY last checkup that aside from being slightly overweight, just SLIGHTLY, and also even though I take 1 medication for high blood pressure, I am pretty healthy otherwise.

I am 41 male, not fat but about 15 pounds overweight for what I should be. I don’t drink a lot in my daily life but I enjoy the occasional cocktail every once in a while. Haha. Who doesn’t?

So what types of things will they need to check me for to make sure I am eligible? Anyone have any answers?

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Diane A · Answer

You will need to be tissue typed for a match (blood type is only 1 parameter) and your doc will need to refer him to a transplant team and they will tell you everything you need to know as well as screen your dad for the procedure. Kidney transplants are not done everywhere, so you may have to travel, usually larger university/medical centers.

Rita · Answer

Who Can I Give My Kidney To? You can donate a kidney to a family member or friend who needs one. You can also give it to someone you don't know. Doctors call this a “nondirected” donation, in which case you might decide to meet the person you donate to, or choose to stay anonymous.

Country GIRL · Answer

The best advise is to look this up ,,,
Can family members donate a kidney 
Iam sure there is boo cooos of info on line to help you decide if this is what you wish to do and how its done!

Patricia · Answer

Ask your doctor or the surgeon what the requirements are

A Hunch · Answer

":doctor told him he needs a kidney transplant. Otherwise, his health is perfect."
BS.. kidney disease impacts every organ in the body.

That doesn't mean that he can't be cured with a kidney transplant, it means that you have your head in the sand if you think a kidney transplant is his only problem.

If the doctor wants to move forward with a kidney transplant, they will begin looking at family.

Anonymous · Answer

Contact HIS doctor asap. I expect you will be a good match and as we only need one kidney to function it's a good idea.

Am I able to give a kidney to my father?

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