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Varla King, 43 years old from Gqeberha is our feat

Varla King, 43 years old from Gqeberha is our featured story for #TransplantTuesday. She donated her left kidney to a friend. Read Varlas's story as an altruistic donor.

1. Which organ did you donate, and in what year?
Kidney (left) July 2019

2. How long were your recipient on the waiting list for an organ?
He was on dialysis for just over a year I think.

3. What made you decide to donate?
A mutual friend sent a message saying she had a friend who needed a kidney so he could be around to be a dad to his two kids. I’ve always been a blood donor, registered on the bone marrow registry, registered as a donor when I die and had recently had a friend overseas who donated her kidney, so it just felt right to me to volunteer to get tested.

4. Describe the emotions experienced when you were told that you are a suitable donor?
I think the biggest was relief, by that point the process had been going on for so long and we had been expecting a decision so many times, to finally have a confirmed answer was great. The fact that it was a positive answer was exciting as well.

5. What is life like now, after donating a kidney?
I honestly don’t notice any difference. I can still train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and compete, I still get to do the work I love with animals. The biggest difference is having a kidney twin in Jason and getting to see how much he is able to enjoy life with Merlin, his new kidney.

6. What advice would you give people considering being a living donor?
Trust the doctors, they will ensure that it is safe for you to go through with the surgery and be patient, the process is long and at times, frustrating, but it is most definitely worth it!

7. Has the idea of an altruistic donor become an outdated expectation in a modern society?
I don’t think so. I’m part of a global group called Kidney Donor Athletes which is growing all the time as more people donate or hear about us. Many of the members of the group are altruistic donors.

8. Summarise the benefits of organ donation in one word.
Hope. (See my TELL Tattoo in the photo).

#livingdonor #kidneydonation #southafrica

Corne Linde from Durbanville, received her 1st kid

Corne Linde from Durbanville, received her 1st kidney transplant at 22 and her second kidney transplant at 38 years old. Corne tells her story in our #TransplantThursday feature.

1. Which organ did you receive, and in what year?
I received my 1st kidney in 1988 from a deceased donor. The kidney lasted for 16 years and was functioning very well enabling me to live a normal life. In 2003 the kidney started to reject and in February 2004 my sister, Santie Terreblanche donated her kidney.

2. How long were you on the waiting list for your organ?
The night before the start of the school term, I was a teacher, I got the call that a suitable donor was found. I was only on the waiting list for about 2 weeks.

3. What was life like before the transplant? How did you spend your days?
I was extremely ill, my eyes were yellow and my body was swollen. It was my first year as a teacher and I was tired the whole time. I was admitted to hospital and heard the doctor comment that he has never seen a living patient with such a high creatinine.

4. Describe the emotions experienced when you received “The Call” for your transplant?
After a few weeks in hospital and recovering at home, I got the call. I started to shake and my first thought was I did not want to go back to the hospital.

5. What is life like now, after the transplant?
My kidney started to function while on the operation table. It is now 17 years later since my second transplant. There is a lot of adjustments that you need to make to your lifestyle and you are very aware of germs and avoid getting sick. I decided that this illness is not going to define me. The immune-suppressant medication has a lot of side effects, but the benefit of a transplant outweighs this.

6. What advice would you give patients on the waiting list?
Do the best you can do. A transplant is the best solution.

7. Why do you think there is a shortage of donors in South Africa?
Lack of education.

8. If you could describe transplant in one word, what would it be?
Grace
#kidneytransplant #organrecipient #twokidneys

The entries for the fun walk scheduled for Saturda

The entries for the fun walk scheduled for Saturday, 4 December at the Big Red Barn are closed. With an overwhelming response from organ recipients and supporters, we are looking forward to a great event. We in partnership with GTSA will be looking at hosting another fun walk next year to accommodate more people.

We're heading into the time of year where we tend

We're heading into the time of year where we tend to neglect our bodies. First it's the rush and stress of getting everything done before the holidays, with last-minute scrambles, and then it's the unhealthy eating and drinking that usually accompanies the Festive Season.

We're not saying you shouldn't let go a bit, but don't forget to take care of your health too. Your body works very hard to keep you going, and health is wealth! Appreciate the health you have!
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#festiveseason #healthiswealth #organhealth #rest #recovery #grateful #eatdrinkandbemerry #health #wellness #thoughtfulThursday #fitness #youonlyhaveonebody #organdonation #recycleyourself #southafrica #fitforlife

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