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Bone Marrow Donation

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Festerw, Mar 16, 2018.

  1. Mar 16, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    Festerw

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    So to deflect from the other medical thread lol

    Last week I donated bone marrow to a stranger arranged through https://bethematch.org

    If you're willing to endure some slight discomfort you can order a cheek swab through the mail and be added to the registry.

    Being added to the registry doesn't mean you are obligated to donate if matched.

    I ended up donating through a surgical procedure that took roughly 8 hours from the time we left the hotel to the time we arrived back. Pretty much felt like a muscle ache for the first 2 days and some to be expected fatigue. Complete recovery is expected to take 4-6 weeks.

    There was a couple days that required me to travel to get blood samples taken, a complete physical, and to donate a unit of blood to be transfused after the donating. Be The Match reimburses for any expenses including mileage and meals related to any travel.

    Long story short taking a little bit of time may save someone's life and I figured if I needed it I hope someone would do it for me.
     
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    :hattip:for doing that.
    What are +/- of donating marrow? What impacts does it have on the donor?
     
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    You sir are a hero!!! Amazing on all accounts.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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    It depends on the procedure, apheresis I was told is used 80% of the time now with the other being the surgical procedure. The risks from apheresis is not much different than a blood donation since the marrow is extracted through a vein.

    The surgical procedure carries the same risk of any procedure requiring anesthesia. They make up to 5 punctures on each side of your hips about 4 inches each side of the spine. I had 3 on the right and 2 on the left. There is always a chance of infection but it's all performed in an OR.

    Biggest thing is the fatigue, I over did it yesterday and definitely feel like crap today.
     
  5. Mar 16, 2018 at 4:20 PM
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    Well done. I've been on the registry since 2012 when a friends 5 year old needed a donor. Still havent had the call yet and while I'd be nervous, I'd love to be able to make a difference like that.

    Good for you, thank you.
     
  6. Mar 16, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    I have been on the registry since 2000. No call yet. Thank you for explaining the procedure and thank you for helping someone out. Peace. D
     
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    you are a brave man, hats off to you my friend :hattip: . Only thing I’ve donated was to O~O~ bank and no one was ever interested haha JK.
     
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    Wow. Amazing thing to do !
     
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    Just signed up, already donate my O- blood regularly but maybe I can be useful for more.
     
  10. Mar 17, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    Awesome, I figured if one person signed up the thread was worth it. I was only on the registry 6 months before getting called which I'm sure is not the norm.
     
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    Figured why not since I already work at a hospital, non-clinical side though. We have a Bone Marrow Transplant unit too.
     
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