My mom had kidny disease and had to have an operation to get a new one, and my dad gave her his :) it was really inspiring as doctors tell me that I will most likely need one in the future. But seriously, stay strong bobby!
I know what it's like to swell because of a disease! My liver disease also made my skin yellow and eyeballs greenish-yellow, I looked like a seamonster and in a couple nights I swell about two sizes... I'm ok now but I have to take cortisone and I'm still swollen :P I'm so happy to be alive and home instead of hospital.