This is an interesting post at "Living Donors are People Too" (you may want to overlook the language used if it offends you . . . I totally get that Cristy was more than a little upset!):
http://sirencristy.blogspot.com/2011/02/and-yet-more-fuckery-from-land-of-tv.html
I seriously doubt that this person would have been okayed for a kidney transplant when they didn't even know what was wrong, but this kind of portrayal does upset those of us who have sacrificed a kidney for someone else. I don't know if I totally agree with her perception of being "maimed," but I do agree that living donors do not always get a lot of consideration, and I did have a serious brachial plexus injury from the way I was positioned when they removed my kidney. I still believe that should never have happened. I also believe that as a diabetic with many health issues, my husband had a slim to no chance of getting a cadaver kidney anytime soon.
My hubby finally got ahold of the doctor who dispenses the anti-anxiety meds he so obviously needs . . . hoping they will arrive in the mail, like . . . tomorrow! Have not attempted to sit him down and talk about the necessity of staying on this med, as I am still too angry. However, we WILL have a talk this weekend. Oh, and the "cracked rib" doesn't seem to be bothering him today!
On the plus side, the weather is getting better, and I was able to take our very appreciative dog for a nice long walk the last 2 days. GREAT therapy for both of us! And tomorrow is another day . . .
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