Being an organ donor and things about this topic.

[LadyEmeraude]

It can be hard to think about what's going to happen to your body after you die, let alone donating your organs and tissue. But being an organ donor is a generous and worthwhile decision that can be a lifesaver.

As for myself and at this time, I am undecided.

 

[BC Flash]

Diabetic for 60 years and I am donating my body to the medical school in the hopes that students will realize proper diet and exercise has a bearing on quality of life. (Flash, the dog, requires 2+ hours of exercise daily, ie walks)

Diabetic, married/widowed with 3 children and many grandchildren. I am still in the family home without help (although the "self contained basement suite" is rented to an international student who comes up for coffee and a giggle almost daily and she informs my daughter if she is away. )

I was surprised that my drivers' license was renewed without a problem. I am slowly giving up driving ON MY TERMS - grocery delivery was organized and my daughter accompanies me to medical appointments.

 

[Lewkat]

I am too old to be any type of donor.

 

[Muskrat]

I am an organ donor. It is amazing what they can use. When I no longer need it they can have it all..

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I am an organ donor. It is amazing what they can use. When I no longer need it they can have it all..

Ditto!

 

[Murrmurr]

I donated my whole corpse to our local medical university. I had to fill out a few forms, and have 2 of my kids and my wife sign certain ones, but that wasn't a big deal. I'm quite happy with this decision.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

If my body parts can be of benefit, it's better to be used than deteriorate 6 feet under. Or in my case, up in smoke from being cremated.
But there is a reality. If you're extremely old, and racked with diseases, your body may not be appropriate for scientific research, or for teaching.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

I very much like to read others thoughts and choices, thank you for sharing yours.

 

[Beezer]

There was a story a while back about head transplants.

My joke at the time?

"I'd never donate my head for transplant. I owe so many people so much money, the poor sap who received my head would never get a moment's peace!"

 

[NorthernLight]

The organ donor card used to be attached to the driver's licence. Now they just ask you, and put it in the computer. I think I'm in the computer.

 

[Lavinia]

My consent is with my medical records....I just hope someone bothers to check!

 

[Marian]

I’m also a doner. If they can use it, they’re welcome to it!

 

[JustBonee]

I donated my whole corpse to our local medical university. I had to fill out a few forms, and have 2 of my kids and my wife sign certain ones, but that wasn't a big deal. I'm quite happy with this decision.

Same here.
I'm on file with a medical program at a local university also. Filed papers years ago to donate my body to science.

 

[stretch5881]

Mine is on my drivers license. My thought is when I'm done with my body and someone else can use it, go for it.