I just thought of one more thing to share and saw your post Sloan..
That made me cry just to think you would even ask that...
I think the process is for a donor to join a national registry as a willing
donor and then if they match you with someone that needs a transplant they would contact you to see if you are still willing and if the timing works ect.
My guess is that the process of being typed is involved and takes some time ,but this whole experience has raised my awareness of how many people never get a chance because they cannot find a good match. The waiting room at the transplant center was full today of families all facing the same type thing. I am going to see about being a donor as soon as we get through this.
Another thing is for everyone that can ...please give blood...
We have used lots of whole blood & platelet transfusions and
I know giving blood really does save lives...
Okay..the original reason I pulled this post back up..
Another praise I forgot to share..
The entire costs of the transplant will be covered by our primary & secondary insurance !!! We will not even have daily copays when we are
outpatient !!!