Loss of a kidney

[orange.paint]

Not sure if anyone here can give me a full answer but here it goes.

I'm having my baby now in a few days they are worried about one kidney.Later in life if I was a donor can i give a kidney? I recall hearing something about if you only have one kidney you cannot remain in the army.

Now in saying this they are just taking a precaution and told us not to worry about it.Most likely it's nothing at all.But I thought I would pose the question just out of interest sake.

cheers

 

[MommyMedic]

Can anyone shed some light on this matter? I have a relative in need of a kidney, and am considering being tested for a match. It would be nice to know what the career implications are. I dug around the Medical standards info on the official site but came up empty.
PS I hope rcac_011 has had Baby by now?? If so congrats hope it all went well.
Thanks!

 

[Cansky]

I know of at least 2 soldiers who have donated one kidney.  Both are still in the military.  I will hunt for more information reference implications.
Kirsten

 

[Cansky]

Here are a couple of links.  The first is the policy and the second is the annex B to the first. 

Policy Statement

CF members have the same freedom to donate organs as other Canadians. Although a member of the CF will not normally be prohibited from donating an organ or bone marrow, the absence of such a prohibition should not be construed as constituting official approval. Upon receipt of a request from a living member of the CF to donate an organ or bone marrow the potential donor will be counselled/briefed by both a Medical Officer and a Legal Officer. Following an organ or bone marrow donation an appropriate period of sick leave will be authorized for the recovery period.

http://www.forces.gc.ca/hr/instructions/engraph/1004_admhrmil_e.asp#1
http://www.forces.gc.ca/hr/instructions/docs/pdf/1004_admhrmil_AnnexB_e.pdf

 

[orange.paint]

Thanks a lot for the links Kirsten.Luckly we don't need to use it as everything turned out fine.Good links for anyone else who may be in similar situations.

cheers

 

[Springroll]

Thank you for posting those links.
I had not thought of asking about any complications of being a member of the CF and being on the bone marrow registry.
I am currently on the registry as a donor, so this information is greatly appreciated....thanks again, Kirsten!

Glad everything turned out ok rcac_011....

 

[MommyMedic]

My cousin has since had her transplant operation (two days ago); at least now I am informed for the future. Thank you Kirsten.