Twitter User Shares How His Mother Donated Her Kidney To Save His Father's Life?
At almost 70 years of age, the husband-wife duo have become the oldest donor and recipient of a kidney at the Kochi hospital.
Everyone talks about how a family is above everything and that they would do anything for their family. But the wife acted upon this statement too.
Twitter User Shares How His Mother Donated Her Kidney To His Father
A Twitter user named Leo shared how his mother donated her kidney to his father after seeing him go through multiple dialysis sessions. In his post, he wrote, ¡°Dad had to undergo 98 dialysis sessions and mom waited for 5-6 hours with him 3 days a week in here. Then she donated her kidney to save him and now they are both out of this misery. I don't know of a better love story."
Dad had to undergo 98 dialysis sessions and mom waited for 5-6 hours with him 3 days a week in here. Then she donated her kidney to save him and now they are both out of this misery. I dont know of a better love story. pic.twitter.com/LyIEEqVQxC
¡ª Leo (@4eo) October 19, 2022
He further wrote more on the Twitter thread. He thanked the team at Aster Healthcare in Kochi for the successful transplant.
Not just that, he mentioned the need for more organ donation in the Twitter thread and said more than 50,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant.
The man went on to say that at the age of 70, both his father and mother are now the oldest kidney donors and recipients, respectively, at the Kochi hospital. He said that it took two months of intense testing and clearance for the doctors to give them the go-ahead and that it was not only about age but also that cardiac health is a very important factor.
Lastly, there is the discussion on Age.
¡ª Leo (@4eo) October 19, 2022
At almost 70, both dad & mom are now the oldest kidney donor @ recipient at @ASTERHealthcare Kochi.
It took 2 months of intense testing and clearance from all depts for docs to give go ahead.
Cardiac clearance is key. Age alone is not
Moreover, he also talked about what his father had and how he got into trouble. "Dad wasn¡¯t diabetic and had hypertension under control with meds. Warf for 3+ yrs after a prior pulmonary embolism probably did the kidney damage. Should have switched to clopidogrel earlier."
Last but not least, the man talked about the importance of having medical insurance. He mentioned how the robotic keyhole transplant surgery cost them less than Rs 12 lakh and they paid less than Rs 15,000 in total as the rest was covered by insurance. He wrote, "Hospitals have pre-negotiated package charges with insurance cos which are way LESS than out-of-pocket pay."
Finally, take health insurance for you, family and most importantly for Parents. Premium might look steep for them above 60, still it is absolutely worth it.
¡ª Leo (@4eo) October 19, 2022
Know why?
Hospitals have pre-negotiated package charges with insurance cos which are way LESS than out of pocket pay.
The post has garnered more than 1,000 likes and hundreds of comments, where users were seen lauding Leo's mother for showing her love in the ultimate form. . "That's really nice. my dad donated to my mom," shared a Twitter user. "Wishing them the best," posted another. "How wonderful, wishing your parents the best, thanks for sharing their story," expressed a third.
That's really nice. my dad donated to my mom.
¡ª soumya c (@soumyac01) October 19, 2022
Wish both of them a healthy & happy life. Every story like this feels personal since I've lost a parent due to kidney failure. I hope one day Indian medical system will prioritise health of normal people as they do for VIPs. We got the date for transplant after 1 year. Late
¡ª ???????? ? (@ps26_11) October 20, 2022
Omg Leo! Really glad that they are better now. More strength to you and your family. Please take care!
¡ª Nadhiya Mali (@nadhiyamali) October 19, 2022
How wonderful, wishing your parents the best, thanks for sharing their story.
¡ª Magali Vaz ?? (@magali_c) October 19, 2022
That's so great to hear. Wish them both a good recovery and the best of health here on ??
¡ª Atul Karmarkar (@atulkarmarkar) October 19, 2022
Such a heartwarming gesture.
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