I just wanted to clarify something, as it seems that maybe we have confused some people with this blog. Kevin came to Vancouver for his pre-assessent for a kidney transplant. This just gets him on the transplant list. It does not mean that he is having a transplant. Far from it.
Kevin's blood-type is O+ and the wait time for a deceased donor in BC right now for his blood type is 10- 12 years.
If he is approved after this visit, then he gets on that transplant list.
Of course, in the meantime, Kevin could get a kidney from a living donor. He needs a kidney to get him off of dialysis. This is a much preferrable option.
I hope this clarifies things.
Consider registering to be an organ donor!
http://www.transplant.bc.ca/pre_livingkidney.htm
Jane
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