More.....

NYU informed me that the recipient has been notified that there is a match between us. It goes without saying that she was ecstatic. Who wouldn't be? Waiting on my date to see the final docs for formal "clearance".

A Match!

I found out this afternoon that I am a match for the woman mentioned earlier! All systems are go.

Now, just a routine meeting with the surgeon, social worker and psychiatrist at NYU are all that remains. Well, the last person may not be so routine...lol.

Assuming all of that goes well, a date for the transplant will be arranged.

Getting a bit more nervous, but looking forward to being able to help this lady through a very difficult time.

Met Potential Recipient

Last Tuesday I went to NYU for additional blood work. While there, I met the lady who might be the recipient of my kidney. Very nice woman.
Thus far, we are compatible for blood type and antigens. Now we see if, when our bloods are mixed together, whether our antibodies co-exist or fight each other. If the former, then the transplant should go forward; if the latter happens, we will both be very disappointed.

Update

NYU has accepted my medical tests that were performed by doctors at NYP. Next step is for my friend's mother and I to have blood drawn within 24 hrs of each other, and then a lab will run the compatibility tests. Those tests will take about two weeks from what I'm told. Still a long shot, but getting closer.