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I met my husband when I was 19. After we got married, I wanted to look for a job, but there was always a problem with my medical reports. The doctors kept telling me that I had a urine infection.
This went on for years until one day during a regular medical examination, the doctor informed me that my kidneys were starting to fail. I had to start dialysis immediately. I was 37.
I had to go for dialysis twice every week and it took a lot out of me. I had to complete my housework before I went because after the dialysis, I would be too exhausted to do anything. I had no energy to cook and clean, let alone do the things I used to enjoy doing. I also couldn't go on holidays with my family.
I opted for an organ transplant but I had to wait for a donor organ to become available. My eldest daughter was always by my side, but I still dreaded going for dialysis.
Finally, after six months, unable to bear seeing me in pain any longer, my husband decided to donate his kidney to me.
I was very worried before our operations. What if something happened to my husband, or to both of us? Who would look after our three daughters?
Thankfully things went well. The man I married really was my perfect match. Today, what we went through together makes me appreciate the life we share, and treasure every day with my family.
Organ donation has allowed me to do what's most important to me – to take care of my family. I'm sharing my story because I want others to know more about organ donation.
Everyone should give it their support as it lets those in need regain another chance at life.
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