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I am 41have stage 4 (gfr 15)severe. My father who is close to 70 yrs has offered to give me one of his kidneys to me.. Thank you Dad!! My question is would his kidneys function for me? I mean would his kidneys work, even though his age up there.?
Also, I still do not have a fistula yet. Can I avoid in getting one if my father is a good canditate? How long is the process to find out if he is a good canditate.?
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john85166 Joel805
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Only you kidney doctor can give you the authoritative answer. My partner is undergoing the donor compatibility screening now and even though there are lots of tests, none are what you'd call arduous. My doctor did say if all goes well I may not need to go on dialysis and have the transplant.
You doctor can start the ball rolling and if the initial boxes are being ticked than your dad wll need to have a different kdney doctor. My specialist doesn't do dialysis until gfr is 10, so you have plenty of time. Good luck
jill55663 Joel805
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I'm a 71 year old grandmother who donated a kidney to my son in law 3 months ago without him being on dialysis.
It took 2 and a half years to happen from the time I had a compatability test as I had to loose a few kilos in weight and the 46 year old reached the transplant function level required. I'm quite fit and have no health issues so I recovered very quickly. Son in Law is progressing well after a month of ups and downs.
Good luck for you and your Dad.
HollyMarie1984 Joel805
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Ok, my doctor said it is preferable for the person to be closer in age but if your dad is a match and is in good health it is better to have him donate then wait on the cadavor list. My wait time would of been 6 years!
My transplant is schedule for next month! I am doing a paired exchange.
jill55663 HollyMarie1984
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HollyMarie1984 jill55663
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I've had kidney disease for a long time. So this is very exciting and I cannot wait to move on! I am so grateful for my cousin. I always tell her now she is my favorite. (I have a lot cousins).