Nigerian cinematographer TG Omori has shared details of the challenging experience he went through during his kidney transplant journey, revealing that his brother initially donated a kidney to him but doctors later discovered that it was incompatible with his body.
In a recent interview that has gained attention online, Omori recounted how his family spent nine months searching for a suitable donor before his brother volunteered to undergo the procedure.
Although the first transplant was completed, the filmmaker said doctors subsequently discovered that his body was rejecting the donated kidney.
He explained:
*“My brother gave me his kidney after it took us nine months of struggle to find a donor. After the transplant was successful, the doctor told me it wasn’t a match and my body wasn’t accepting it.
The doctor tried again, but it wasn’t responding. So, they had to take me back to the operation theatre to remove it, and I went back on dialysis so I could heal,”* Omori said.
Following the failed transplant, Omori said he had to wait for another six months while his family continued searching for a donor whose kidney would be compatible with him.
According to the filmmaker, a suitable match was eventually found and the second transplant was successful.
However, he noted that the experience came with a significant sacrifice from his brother, who was left with only one kidney after donating the first one.
“After waiting for another six months, we had to find another donor that could match before it turned out successful. Now, my brother has to live with only one kidney,” he added.