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Questions about Rules for Transplant Caregivers while at Mayo Clinic
Caregivers | Last Active: Feb 23, 2022 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for asking. Most donor candidates in our family have been rejected due to various health reasons including my brothers wife. I am 72 and considering .. I have healthy kidneys but have high blood pressure (which runs in our family) this may be an issue. Doctors want to put a port in my brother and he is procrastinating. We are running out of options. 😢
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Hi Booma, what type of port is your brother resisting? Is this for dialysis or for bloodwork and medications?
@gingerw is in the process of having a port for dialysis and I’m sure she’d share some input in what to expect.
I’ve had several different types of ports implanted for facilitating medications, IVs and blood work and would be happy to help allay his fears.
Hopefully a donor can be found for your brother. In the meantime, if your brother has questions about the transplant procedure, fellow mentor
@rosemarya has had a kidney and liver transplant.
You mentioned you have high blood pressure and not sure if you could donate or not. Have you discussed your option of providing the kidney with your doctor? Are you a potential match?
They are scheduled to put a port in me and I know how he feels because you feel so helpless and lose your independance
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Booma, that is tough news to get when there is no match despite several family members stepping up to help. Do you know why your brother is reluctant or résistent to getting the port?