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What is the Living Donor Process Like?
Transplants | Last Active: Aug 9, 2021 | Replies (119)Comment receiving replies
@gingerw Nebraska will transfer my time if I ask them to. I have not decided whether or not to do that. The out-of-pocket costs at Nebraska will be significantly higher. At Mayo, I would have to stay in Rochester for 3-4 weeks and I can stay at Gift of Life House where Mayo comes and does your blood work. In Nebraska, I would have to stay in Omaha for 6 weeks in a motel or other housing I could find. My wife would have to drive me to the hospital for all my blood tests and appointments. She is not excited about all that big city driving.
My sister begins her procedure next Tuesday. She will receive several rounds of chemo as an outpatient to kill off her stem cells. Then she will have her own stem cells (harvested a couple of weeks ago) transplanted back into her body. The whole process will take several weeks.
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Gift of Life was a godsend for us! I wondered if there was anything similar in Omaha. I wish I had the resources to start something similar there. If you go to Omaha, let me know if I can be of assistance!
Blessings,
JoDee
@marvinjsuring It sounds like you may have already checked with a hospitalist re housing in Nebraska. I would suggest checking with a few of the large hotels personally, especially those who may have shuttles to the hospital. Ask if they have a special rate for families/ patients in your circumstances. If Nebraska Medicine is located on a university campus, there might be some housing set aside?
Sending prayers of strength and hope.
Ginger
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I'm so glad to read your update. You and your wife undoubtedly have a lot of decisions to make. I will certainly pray that you have wisdom regarding these choices and plans!