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This and That and Talk - My Transplant
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Hello I am going to be a donor for my twin brother. I am very excited to be able to give him a better life as we are very close as most twins are I guess. It has been a 3 year journey as I decided I wanted to do this for him. He started testing and found he had to have open heart surge. Scared the heck out of all of us. Heart trouble does run in the family. After that was done he found he had prostate cancer. Ugh!!! So now finally 3 years later he is good to go. Now up to me to get my testing done. Praying this all goes well and we can get this done.
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Good Morning, @ghayden777
My favorite role as a volunteer mentor is to welcome new members! I am happy to extend my hand in a virtual welcome handshake. I can see that you have already found out that the transplant folks - patients, donors, caregivers, friends are supportive and understanding.
I would like to introduce you to the Transplant Pages where you will discover a wealth of living donor information as well as resources and a newsfeed section that is regularly updated. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/
I found this especially for you!
Identical Twins Transplant - Mayo Clinic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAtPL0_EUiY
I invite you to join in any of the discussions on Connect. Here is one that will get you started! Kidney transplant - The Journey from the Donor's Side
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-transplant-from-the-donor-side/
I know this is a lot of information at one time. Take your time checking it out. Let me know how I can ever be of assistance to you. I look forward journeying with you and your brother. Hugs to both of you.
@ghayden777 thanks your brother sure has gone more than his share of problems. It’s wonderful though that he is finally to able to have a transplant and that you will be there for him..
I wish you both a speedy recovery, and that the surgery takes place soonJK
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@ghayden777 Congratulations to you both! They do say that twins seem to be closer than regular siblings. I know that certainly is true for my two older sisters. We will keep you in prayer for success. Please let us know how you are doing as it goes along.
Ginger