Would you donate a kidney? - Health, Fitness, and Sports

It is still a hypothetical question. Meaning I was not asked directely. But it is something I might have to consider in the near future. And I really don't want to. I'm probably somewhat selfish.

Anyway my Dad suffers from a rather rare condition, it damages all mayor organs. His kidneys are worst, but heart and liver are also damaged. There is no actual cure just slowing the thing down. An operation is high risk anyway, just the anesthesia alone will be hard on his system. If it works he might get to live a little longer (the estimate right now is 2-3 years), not quite sure. His imune system is very bad, so a common cold could be fatal any day.

It is weird, he is my father but we never got along very well. If it was my mother with the same problem I probably not even think of it. Well okey I would, but I woudn't be that reluctant. But can I even say no? Imagine my family if I do.( I am the most likely match, maybe the only one, because of blood type and health reasons - but that's not something I know before the hospital does some testing ) They have been talking about a transplant for a while now but never mentioning/asking me directly. However the law in my country is that only close family is allowed to donate, because they wouldn't want black market organ trade. ( I don't know if that differs elsewhere)

I know I am overthinking it, but that's just how I am. I can not stop thinking about it lately :/

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