I think this is the greatest gift.
There are so many people waiting for a kidney.
You can start by asking your own doctor, then look into contacting your local hospital as to how to go about doing this.
Thank you from all the people with chronic kidney disease..

Many people have one kidney. Some are born that way. It is indeed the most precious gift you can give. The gift of life. You can contact your local kidney foundation. I am sure they would be more than happy to help you with information. Bless you and I hope you can make a decision that you are comfortable with. Take care.

Hiya,
That is a seriously kind gesture. As the people above have said, talk to your doctor or some kind of health official as they'll definitely know the answers to your questions, but as far as i know you can definitely survive with one kidney. (My grandad has just one and he's ok!)


Best wishes,

Ria xx

I can tell you from personal experience that a living donor kidney is much preferable to a cadaver kidney for the recipient. My husband went through extensive testing to ensure that he was healthy, well adjusted and comfortable with the donation. They give you lots of time to back out if you want to, right up to the donation day.

The procedure is laparoscopic and he was only in the hospital 2 days and didn't need any pain medication when he got home at all. The incision is low on the abdomen and can hardly be seen when healed. He has an active job and so had to wait 2 months to return to work, but felt fine after about 7-10 days. When the MD says it's OK and you are fully healed, you can return to work, play and sports without any restrictions.

The body can function perfectly well with one kidney and there are no indications that only having one will lead to complications or increased risk of disease later in life for a kidney donor who continues to practice moderation and healthy living habits. Regular check-ups continue after kidney donation, just like for anyone else.

He is not required to take any medications, that is for the recipient who needs to prevent rejection - so I will be on immunosuppressive meds the rest of my life with this kidney, but it's a small price to pay for the freedom and good health I now enjoy.

My husband has since shed some extra pounds, works out, is feeling great and looks forward to years of health and activity - now with a healthy wife at his side. He is my HERO!

Be sure you are ready to take time off for the recovery and follow the transplant Docs recommendations after surgery. You will certainly be someone's HERO if you do this wonderful thing for them.