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1 per session - Virtual OK - Posted Jun 30, 2017

In 2013 I donated a kidney. I would love to share my experience with anyone curious about living or postmortem donation, or give tips to anyone about what helped me through recovery and what the process was like for my recipient. Organ donation is one of the most miraculous modern feats of medicine, and I'm a passionate supporter.

This service includes a conversation via phone, Skype, or via email or chat regarding what to expect pre-, during and post-op. Donation is often worse for the donor as you are going immediately from 100% kidney function to 50%, and though recovery time varies, I can give you some tips that helped me get through. My recipient is my uncle, so for us there were also some personal and psychological hurdles to get through, so I'd be happy to relay some of those struggles. No question is off the table.

Training & Qualifications


Three years post-nephrectomy with regular communication with my recipient. I have a background in medicine as well and can help explain basic kidney function and what happens when you go on dialysis if there's any confusion.

Availability & Preferences


Weekdays

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

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I'm a theatrical professional with an MFA in Lighting Design and Production Management. I love to paint, knit, read and plan events. I love to travel, read tarot, and help people get jobs that make th...em happy. I've moved all over and done a lot of jobs, so I have a great variety of experiences that inform my work. I am a strong writer and enjoy helping other people to communicate about their talents and expertise. I've designed websites for many different types of businesses, from portfolio work, to dog trainers, to tarot card readers. I really enjoy the elements of design and like fitting the pieces together to make strong brands for my clients. I have one dog, and a lot of house plants. I want a garden and I'm interested in learning to homestead someday. Right now space is limited, but I hope to be as self-sustaining as possible in years to come. I desperately want to find ways to create simplicity and joy in my life, and having the goal be services rather than currency is amazing. I hope to make an impression on my local and larger community through my work, and I'm looking forward to finding new people to exchange with. I have background in technical theatre and biology. I can also do audio editing, sound mixing, painting, drawing, sewing, photography and baking. Money is not everything, and I'm proud to be a part of a system reminding us of that awesome fact regularly.show more

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