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.

Inquiry

Received a call from a "friend of a friend" whose mother needs a kidney transplant. Gladly told him that I would submit my medical tests to his mother's hospital (NYU) to see if we're a possible match.

Article

A very nice article was written in the local newspaper, The Sentinel. I'm glad that the hospital wants to generate some positive PR about my situation and I hope that it causes some people to stop and think..."why can't I do that..."

As a result of that story, some folks have emailed me about their personal experiences or just to say some nice things. Thank you all!

No News

Heard from NKR yesterday....still no match. I asked what the "normal" time was to find a match and the reply was....."could be days....could be six months." Hmmm....I thought that there would be recipients-in-waiting. Guess not. At least not any for which my antigens are enough of a match. Nothing to do but wait.

Waiting

It's now July 1, and no word from NYP or NKR. Oh well, they said it could be several weeks before a match could be found. Getting somewhat nervous. Probably normal. I hope.

All tests are done....systems go

Completed my last test...a colonoscopy...this week. Notified NYP Hospital and the National Kidney Register that everything was fine, so I'm going on the "official" donor list at NKR. They said it could be weeks before a match is found. I'm nervous, but also looking forward to helping someone through this a difficult time in their life.