According to transplantliving.org, there can be many risks when deciding to become an organ donor. Living donation is a major surgery. Complications can include infection, pneumonia, blood clots, hemorrhaging, side effects with the anesthesia, or even death. Long term organ donor complications can be different depending on which organ you choose to donate. Psychological symptoms can occur after donation or later. The transplanted organ may not work right away. There is also the chance that it will not work at all. Donors may feel sad, anxious, angry, or resentful after the surgery. Living donors must be aware of the physical and psychological risks involved before they should consent to donate an organ. High blood pressure, hernia, bloating, organ failure are all possible long term effects of donating an organ. It’s important to discuss questions and concerns with a transplant professional before having a surgery. For most donors, though, the positive emotional benefits far outweigh the risks of the transplant surgery. Many donors report a positive feeling by trying to improve the health of the person in need. Transplants can greatly improve the recipient’s life, allowing them to spend more time with family, friends, and loved …show more content…
Organ donation gives a person the power to give a mother, father, grandparent, friend, and a child back to their loved ones for a second chance at life. By donation of tissues, ligaments, and bones, a person has the ability to give the gift of movement back to a person. With all of these wonderful aspects of organ donation, comes the reasons why many people do not become donors/recipients. The cost of being able to save a life or receive an organ is outrageous. The government needs to reimburse the people to help cover the price. Many countries are taking action to organ trafficking and setting laws. There are some organized groups to get involved with that will help stop the unfortunate black market business. Until the goal of ending organ trafficking completely happens, the United States should make these donations more