Mereithbead,
It is amazing what technology has done for our lives, in so many ways, however medically technology is postponing what would have been certain death even just a few decades ago ago in some cases.
I had always been a donor card carrier, but after recieveing an organ I figured that booted me out of donation. It didn't! LOL I guess my organs are now pre-treated with anti-rejection medication. LOL OK Doctors have never said that! It just sounds logical in my mind.
i'm not preaching sign that card...cause I have no clue what stands between you and being a donor. but the list of parts from the body that can be donated is long. Research is now testing useing bone marrow from a donor and implant some of the marrow along with a liver or lung etc..and somehow, over time the patients getting marrow and an organ can be weaned off these high dollar meds. All this came about after my transplant. anyhow, if you interest in being a donor and thinking not, is a self thought idea due to some health issue...you might ask your dr and be surprised what you may have that is useable. Very personal choice indeed,