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MCBCON
Dec. 11th we were able to do the paired donation. My wife received a kidney and I donated to boy in Minnesota.
We are doing well and are still recovering. This was my fist surgery. My wife has had many, though it does not mean it was easy for her.
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I did donate one of my kidneys. It went to a fourteen year old boy.
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Wow. You both are heroes! What a selfless act for everyone involved. Did you donate a kidney? Best wishes for a speedy recovery to you both. :-)
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