Putu Sulasminiati

LIVING Kidney DONOR NEEDED

A simple act of kindness can mean a lifetime for someone else. One donor can save a life. Please help us find a kidney donor!

My name is Putu Sulasminiati, I am 37yo and a mom of 7yo girl. I work as a restaurant manager. Been working on the restaurant for about 15 years. Short story on how and when I've been diagnosed with Kidney Failure. So, when I was pregnant, my urine test result been showing something was wrong, but the Dr were thinking it can cause of the pregnancy. So, we just kind of ignoring it, but then after couple years of delivering my baby, I am start doing my routine checkup and then we found out that my blood and urine test result was worse than when I was pregnant. After that, they started send me to Nephrologist, then we did biopsy to make sure to find out what was going on and result was Stage 3 of CKD. If I am not wrong, it was somewhere on 2021.

I've been diagnosed for about 5 years and since then, life has changed in ways I never expected. if applicable: I spend every night on dialysis, which can be physically and emotionally draining. Treatments take hours at a time and often leave me drained, making it hard to keep up with daily life.
Kidney failure has impacted so much-my energy, my independence, and my ability to do things I love such as taking my daughter to school and doing activities after school. Simple activities that many people take for granted can be challenging, and I've had to make significant adjustments to my routine and lifestyle.
I miss having a freedom to be spontaneous, to travel easily and to fully show up for my family especially my only daughter and moments that matter most to me. I try to stay positive and hold onto hope. A transplant would change everything for me.

A transplant would mean a second chance at life. It would give me the opportunity to regain my health, spend more quality time with the people I love, and get back to the everyday moments that most people take for granted. Right now, so much of my life is limited by my condition, but a transplant would bring hope, freedom, and the ability to plan for a future again. It's not just about surviving-it's about truly living.

This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to write, but I'm reaching out because I need help.
I am currently living with kidney failure, and my best chance at a healthy, full life is a kidney transplant.
I have one daughter that enjoy spending time with, the thought of me not being able to watch her grow is killing me inside. She is everything to me.
While I am incredibly grateful for the care I'm receiving, the waiting list for a deceased donor kidney can take years. A living donor could change that-giving me not just time, but a better quality of life.
Right now, everyday things are harder than they should be. Treatments take a toll and my energy isn't what it used to be. But i still have much I want to do, so many moments I want to be present for, especially for Grace, my only daughter.
That's why I'm sharing this. I'm looking for a living kidney donor. You don't have to be a match to help-there are programs that can pair donors and recipients to make transplant possible. Most donors go on to live healthy, normal lives with one kidney.
If you've ever considered being a donor, or even just want to learn more, please reach out to me or to my health care team.
Even if donation isn't possible for you, sharing this could help it reach someone who can!

Thank you for reading and caring!

Putu

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