Taken from an article I stumbled upon.

75—year—old grandma is Singapore’s oldest living organ donor

SINGAPORE: A 75—year—old grandmother has become Singapore’s oldest living organ donor. Madam Chee Leng Yin donated one of her kidneys to save her seriously—ill daughter.
They say nothing is stronger than the bond between a mother and her daughter.
When Madam Chee found out that she could save her daughter’s life by donating a kidney to her, she didn’t think twice.
She said: "It’s my kidney, it’s my daughter, who can stop me? Once I’ve decided, no one can stop me."
46—year—old Shirley Lau suffered from end—stage kidney failure and needed a kidney transplant to lead a normal life.
Even so, she had reservations about her mother’s sacrifice.
She said: "The feeling is quite complicated because in a way I’m worried, but in a way it is a solution for me. They (the doctors) went through a lot of tests. So based on that fact, we were more assured."
Months after the surgery at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in July, both mother and daughter are doing well.
Doctors say being too old to donate is a common misconception about organ donation.
Evidence suggests that older healthy donors are not at a higher risk of surgical complications compared to younger donors.
So more older living donors above the age of 60 could be considered for surgery, if they are found to be mentally and psychologically suitable.
Doctors say that on average, the age difference between an older living donor and the recipient should be 10 to 20 years.
But in Madam Chee and Shirley’s case, their age difference of nearly 30 years is an exception.
Dr Terence Kee, a consultant at SGH’s Department of Renal Medicine, said: "There was special consideration, based on the fact that Shirley’s mum’s kidney function is far beyond average expectation and also the fact that Shirley is a much smaller person who would benefit from receiving her mother’s kidney, which is much more bigger in size."
Studies have shown that the survival rate of up to five years is the same for all patients who receive kidneys from living donors, irrespective of whether the donors are young or old.
In contrast, kidney patients who are on dialysis have a lower survival rate.
About 1,000 people in Singapore suffer from kidney failure every year. At present, over 500 people are on the waiting list for a kidney.
SGH carried out 10 living kidney transplants last year.

Wow. What a sacrifice. Hey, soon they gonna have 501 people waiting on that list. What a lucky person to have someone willingly give a kidney. Just thought I would like to share this article.

Biopsy Results on 20090825

Well, I knew the result wont be good coz I was asked to come earlier. Like an hour earlier than the appointment time. So there I was with my parents. The nurse then walked past me and said " Huzaimi, what happen to you?" I was like huh what..okaay... Is it THAT bad?

When my number was called up, I went in and my doctor told me that, the biopsy managed to get 44 samples of my kidney. 50% of it is totally damaged. Gone. Hopeless. The other 50% is heavily inflamed. I was like whoa, double whammy. I already knew it was not good, but having it in such big numbers is never nice to hear. I was like what did I do in my past life to get this? To counter this while asking PNSD ( Police National Service Department ) if I am covered for an expensive medicine, my doctor suggested an ultra high dosage of steroid. My doctor also said that, just to give some optimism, that the samples are only taken at one part of the kidney, the other parts might still function well. I, however, dont buy it. It's bad and getting worse and I know it.

So then I was to go to outpatient infusion thingy and I was once again in the room I had chemo years back. They took 3 attempts to get a plug in. 100g of steroid was to be drip inside me and for 3 sets of it. The side effect are a lot. I am too lazy to find the pamphlet and type it out right now so yeah. 1 remember some of it though.

1) Moon face - Face will be bloated like I am so fuckin fat.
2) Euphoria or Depression

Some other which I dont really give a damn. I hate having the moon face. I had it 4 years back. Everyone was like "oh my god Huzaimi you put on so much weight". When I said I was sick, some gave the fuckin skeptical face and some of them were caught off guard. Fat person like you? Sick? NAH. Fat person = healthy in their brain. Skinny = sick. Dumbasses.

It was a 1 hour infusion and they let me watch TV in there. I was surprised when I went through the channel and landed on TV3. After that I came out and my parents were talk to my mother's long time friend. She asked me 2 questions that no one ever asked me.

1) How do you feel now that you know the extend of the damage of your kidney?
I answered I was sad of course. How does a 20 year old guy answer to that kind of question?

2) So have you given up or gonna fight on?
I was torn here. I dont know how to answer but...I gave the logical answer that would not disappoint my parents.  I would fight on and continue. But inside, I was asking questions.

Why me? What did I do to deserve this? I mean come on, everyone would ask this question. The questions fit the situation. Not in like some other things like rela.... ;)

I continued the steroid for 2 more days. It gave me super depression, I think. Every little thing that doesnt go my way will have me throw mood swings and tantrum. Every little words can hurt my feelings and have my temper flare up like no one's business. It also makes me suddenly sad and things. You emotional creatures should know. I shall end it with a phrase that I kinda like.

 Sometimes the truth is not enough. Sometimes people deserved to be rewarded for their faith.

Update

Since I'm too lazy to write the next episode which is the biopsy result as it is long and depressing. I will post a song which I love for its lyrics and also because it is from Spider-Man 2 movie. A superhero which I like. Song is by Yellowcard.

Gifts And Curses by Yellowcard

Mary belongs to the words of a song.
I try to be strong for her, try not to be wrong for her.
But she will not wait for me, anymore, anymore.
Why did I say all those things before? I was sure.

(She is the one), but I have a purpose,
(she is the one), and I have to fight this,
(she is the one), a villian I can't knock down.

I see your face with every punch I take,
and every bone I break, it's all for you.
And my worst pains are words I cannot say,
still I will always fight on for you.

Mary's alive in the bright New York sky,
the city lights shine for her, above them I cry for her.
Everything's small on the ground below, down below.
What if I fall, then where would I go, would she know?

(She is the one), all that I wanted,
(she is the one), and I will be haunted,
(she is the one), this gift is my curse for now.

I see your face with every punch I take,
and every bone I break, it's all for you.
And my worst pains are words I cannot say,
Still I will always fight on for you. Fight on for you ...

I see your face with every punch I take,
and every bone I break, its all for you
and my worst pains are words I cannot say
still I will always fight on for you. Fight on for you. Fight on for you...

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