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Husband's Ultimate Gift: Donates Kidney to Wife
22 Sep
Summary
- Phil donated a kidney to his wife Fiona after 31 years of marriage.
- Fiona previously received a kidney from her brother 18 years ago.
- The couple hopes their story encourages organ donation registration.
Phil has donated a kidney to his wife, Fiona, a remarkable act of love following 31 years of marriage. Fiona had previously received a kidney from her brother 18 years ago due to lupus, but that organ began failing 15 months ago, necessitating regular dialysis.
This life-changing procedure took place at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital. Phil underwent extensive testing to ensure he was a suitable donor. Surgeons initially planned a minimally invasive surgery, but complications arose due to surrounding fat tissue.
The surgical team switched to an open procedure, and after several hours, Phil's kidney was successfully removed. Transplant surgeon Avneesh Kumar expressed confidence in the organ's viability.
Fiona's transplant surgery went smoothly, with the new kidney functioning immediately. Five weeks post-operation, both Phil and Fiona are recovering at home in Doncaster. Fiona is advised to isolate for three months.
