are you a organ doner?

raggie33 · Oct 3, 2005

well my ci helped me get a new id last week woohoo finaly i have id but i wsnt thinking when the lady behind the counter.asked if i wanna be a organ doner well. i said yes. which a course i wanna help other should i die.but i stareted to think maybe now if i go to er they wont save me .cause well they may think hey this guy is a organ doner.and they have some rich clients .so are ya a doner and if so why not?

pedalinbob · Oct 3, 2005

Not yet! (edit to add I was speaking in the literal sense!)

Someday, perhaps.

It one of the greatest gifts. We do a TON of transplants here at the University of Michigan. It has become almost routine.

Bob

NelsonFlashlites · Oct 3, 2005

Yes, I am a donor. I hadn't thought of the point that you brought up, though, Raggie.

reefphilic · Oct 3, 2005

Down here, everyone is a potential organ donor unless you opt out. I think it is a great idea.

BentHeadTX · Oct 3, 2005

I am an organ donor,
Why not? Take what you want and burn the rest... a little less ash is the only result on my end. If someone gets my hands, they might type in web addresses and click on buy icons at flashlight venders...

greenLED · Oct 3, 2005

Being an organ donor is a great thing to do. I don't think you should worry about doctors not caring for you so they can get your organs; it doesn't work that way.

Wolfen · Oct 3, 2005

Even though you said you wished to be an organ donor your family still has the right to say "no". So talk it over with your family and let them know your wishes.
Like "Hey Dad, if some rich dude from Chicago named Wolfen, wants my kidneys tell him no way!"

Topper · Oct 3, 2005

I am still using mine.
Topper

Sixpointone · Oct 3, 2005

Yes I am an Organ Doner.

Long story short, I had to have a Corneal Transplant in my left eye in 2000. Before that my eyesight had diminished to the point that I was Legally Blind in that eye. Now I can see much better. This is due to the person who donated their Cornea.

I wrote a Thank You letter, gave it to the Doctor, and it was forwarded to the Doner's Family.

After that, I realized what a blessing it can be. So now yes, I am an Organ Doner.

All My Best,
John

this_is_nascar · Oct 3, 2005

I do not not officially have an organ donor's card, however my wife knows that they can use whatever they need of me once I'm gone. I've always been of the opinion that if a known donor is teetering on death, the fact that they are a a donor may sway them into not as agressively attempt to save you. Call it parania on my part, but that's how I feel.

PhotonWrangler · Oct 3, 2005

I'm not done using mine yet either, but when the time is right and it could help save someone else's life or make their life more liveable, go for it.

nerdgineer · Oct 3, 2005

Not yet, but I did sign up as a bone marrow donor. Then I got old enough they sent me a letter saying, thanks but we can't use yours anymore...:huh: . Dunno if I want to get a letter like that for my other organs.

Sigman · Oct 3, 2005

I had a Casio once but sold it instead of donating it... :ohgeez:

I just kill me!)

Ok, seriously...I'm not listed as one, probably should be though - it's another "gift of life" and if I could help someone I would like to.

I think they used my Dad's corneas when he passed away.

I do know that if the money situation gets too bad (I'm currently at home for a long term on the job injury)...and I see the wife filling the bathtub full of ice and sharpening the kitchen knives - I'm checking into a hotel until the ice is gone! :thinking: :shrug:

mobile1 · Oct 3, 2005

Yes I am a donor.

Here is a suggestion, since there are way too few donors then what is needed.

People who have been donors for 10 years should receive priority whenever they need an organ (so that their wait is less long).
THAT WOULD IMMEDIATELY FIX THE PROBLEM OF NOT HAVING ENOUGH DONORS

I am surprised why they are not doing it. Sure ethically there could be a problem, however I think ethically its even more a problem that tons of people die without getting a donor organ.

Big_Ed · Oct 3, 2005

I'm a donor too. Why not let some good come out of my death when it happens? After all, I won't need it any more. And who knows, maybe someday I or someone I know will need a transplant. I'd certainly be greatful in that case to the donor.

tvodrd · Oct 3, 2005

I'm card-carrying, but, trust me, you wouldn't want any of them!

Larry

LifeNRA · Oct 3, 2005

Yes. What good will they do me when I am dead?

smokinbasser · Oct 3, 2005

I have had organ donor on my drivers license for as long as it was an option. That being said my organs will be junk after I'm finished with them.Stevie Wonder is one of the few that might notice an improvement if he receives my eyes. If I misplace my glasses I would be driving by braille.

Wolfen · Oct 3, 2005

Interesting article about organ donation "Myths".
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/FL/00077.html

DarkLight · Oct 4, 2005

Yep long time on the license....

But since I dont own a motorcycle anymore my chances may have dropped considerably....:naughty:

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