Plus the euphoria over seeing the improvement in my cousin was worth many times what little hurting and inconvenience I went through. The hospital stay was also very gratifying. I'm the kind of guy who lives off of praise and pats on the back. The hospital stay was one positive reinforcement after another. They were an endless source of encouragement and praise.
Most hospitals have lots of information and support for recipients, but precious little for donors.
There s a large amount of male psychology in that statement, I know. Find a physical therapist or an exercise trainer. If the idea of a year commitment at a gym or health club isn t appealing, go through the transplant center at the hospital. I also picked out 10 weight machines at the fitness center and started on them. I built slowly, and in the end I dropped four of the ten machines to concentrate on my abs and sides.