It seems that Turkey is a country we could learn from. They have a government hospital system  and doctors that all citizens pay into. They also have private insurance available for those that wish to pay more.

Poor guy, now he has to look at someone else's limbs attached to his body. That must be strange, but no doubt far better than looking at four stumps. I hope he does well.

Feb 25, 2012 -- 8:28PM, mainecaptain wrote:

WOW, just WOW. And I too hope that he heals  does well,

It's going to be rough. Just think of all the physical therapy he'll need to go through. And he'll have to take all kinds of anti rejection medications that have serious side effects and will shorten his life. Still better than four stumps.

Feb 25, 2012 -- 8:36PM, mountain_man wrote:

Feb 25, 2012 -- 8:28PM, mainecaptain wrote:

WOW, just WOW. And I too hope that he heals  does well,

It's going to be rough. Just think of all the physical therapy he'll need to go through. And he'll have to take all kinds of anti rejection medications that have serious side effects and will shorten his life. Still better than four stumps.

I was thinking about that last night. Life will be rough for him. But then, perhaps not as much as, as you say four stumps. I do wish him luck.

Poor guy. At least they tried.

My mother has always said that  these new procedures are border-line cruel with the pain and suffering the patient has to endure for a very low chance of any real benefit. She has a point.

I too have signed my liscense for being a donor and informed my family of my wishes.  I hear that in Spain they have a great abundance of organ donors because they assume everyone is a donor unless they specificaly request NOT to be a donor.