powerwrx

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im seriously concidering going on the organ donation register, and i just wondered if any of you have done or thought about doing it

Midlife......

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Yep..... I'm on the MOD donor register.

Shaun

powerwrx

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whats the MOD register

Midlife......

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MOD = Multiple Organ Donor = Organ donor register

Basically they can everything and not just kidneys. Quite a few people opt out of donating eyes though.

Shaun

peter zippy reid

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im a organ donor and i have started to give blood aswell

Scooby Jo

Yep I'm on it and after spending a few weeks in hospital last year it hasnt changed my mind at all

scud8

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One bit of advice. Make sure you have spoken to your next of kin so they know you are on the register and it is something you feel strongly about.

Believe me, if you are ever on the other side of the equation, having to make decisions about a loved one's organs makes an obviously bad time even more difficult. Knowing first hand it is something they felt strongly about at least makes it bearable.

Steve vRS

I think I am but I haven't got a card. When I registered to give blood I also volunteered to be an organ donor.

Steve

bigredrob

I am on it, give blood as well

Scooby Jo

Completely agree, and better to do when you're well and healthy so its not linked into other emotions, very difficult having this conversation when you're seriously ill as it just gets everyone upset. Also make sure the card is accessible, mine is inside the display bit in my purse so you spot it as soon as you open it up

Jimbob

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Did mine with the Driving Licence years ago, they can take what they want bar my eyes.
Same as my bro and sis, so easy for us to remember.

In Wales I think they on about changing it to and opt out scheme, they will still ask next of kin, but its presumed to be yes unless you specifically state otherwise. Think its a good idea tbh, as its not gonna be much use to me once I`ve snuffed it.

But as for my eyes, you can live without eyes, you can`t without a heart.

Scooby Jo

Think that's a good scheme, it should be brought in everywhere.

I'm the same, I've opted out on my eyes but then they dont work for me, not much hope for anyone else I'm hoping to wear all mine out through age and enjoying myself mind you

Steve vRS

Why is everyone so sensitive about their dead eyes? Are you planning on seeing the pearly gates? Or the fire and brimstone?

Steve

JonMc

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They can have the lot as far as I'm concerned, no use to me after I've worn it all out

Lee247

I'm on the list. I signed up for it when I renewed my driving licence
If a bit of me can save someone when I have karked it, it's all good

Jimbob

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I dunno, just I don`t feel comfortable with it.
Its not life threatening if you lose your eyesight, where as a heart will make the difference between life and death. Surely they could grow a lens in a dish??

Lee247

Might be because, if any loved ones come to see you once you have popped it. If the eyes are removed, it kinda looks odd on the corpse. They have not perfected the eyes, when you are asleep. I could be wrong, but have heard of this. Looks sunken rather than asleep, if you get my meaning. When I saw my Dad, I wanted him to look asleep, not dead. Sorry if this does not make sense. He did look asleep, even though he donated (not his eyes, though)

Terminator X

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Don't trust em tbh, more likely to let you die (DNR) if you're on the list?

Opt out scheme is a Bad Idea

TX.

pimmo2000

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See, I think thats selfish and thats from the point of view of losing a loved one and having a loved one blind.

I think for the sake of seeing (pardon the pun) someone one last time, compared to giving someone the gift of sight .. isn't even something I would consider not doing.

subaruturbo_18

I am an orgasm donator....

davegtt

I plan on abusing my body to the point that nothing is useable when Im done with it.

mikeywilliams

after having to have a donor kidney nearly 10 yrs ago i do believe im on the list i will however double check, im not allowed to give blood though due to transfusions ive had

boxst

I still carry a card from ... 20 or so years ago ... (wow, I'm old) but I guess I have to register somewhere now?

EddScott

Anyone getting my favorite organ is going to be in for a treat

Turbohot

Well said, mate. I'd just tell my loved ones to put Matrix shades over my eyes. Problem solved. I'd even go in a style, then.

Seriously, I won't be possessive about my eyes whilst resting lifeless in a coffin or a funeral pyre. l will have my loved ones pre- and well-informed about my plans of donating anything usable from my body to anyone needy, and I bet they'll respect my good plans. The only thing they may not agree to donate could be my brain. That's to save this world from further disaster.

Jimbob

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Could always have it tattooed on your ***, that way there can be no problem or miss understanding.

Turbohot

Correct!

"I am such a super dooper organ donor that I am jealous of mezelf!"

Will make a good tattoo.

Mr. Understanding can also have one, if he likes. Tattoos don't discriminate between a Mister or a Miss. Well, I have never heard of it, anyway

RobsyUK

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Im not on the register. TBH I've never given it a thought.

I know that when I die I am hopfully being burned on a bon fire in the garden. proper jipsey style.

Scooby Jo

Only cos mine are knackered, born with defective eyes that work with lenses but they wouldnt give them to anyone else

Jamescsti

I put on my driving licence form to donate anything when im gone, doubt they will want my eyes though as I've had cataract surgery on both eyes. They work brilliantly for me now but can't see anyone else wanting them.