Supersonic 49,376 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Tina Turner has revealed she was so ill with kidney failure she was ready to end her life until hubby Erwin donated one of his own. The music legend thought she was on the mend after beating intestinal cancer and an earlier stroke when doctors diagnosed the condition. Tina, 78, said: “By December 2016, my kidneys were at 20% and plunging rapidly. I faced two choices: either regular dialysis or a kidney transplant. Only the transplant would give me a good chance of a near-normal life. But the chances of getting a donor kidney were remote.” Medics arranged to start dialysis but Tina refused, saying: “I’m not living on a machine.” Tina started making arrangements and signed up to assisted suicide group Exit. That was when the idea of losing her became a reality for Erwin. She said: “He said he didn’t want another woman, or another life. Then he shocked me. He said he wanted to give me one of his kidneys.” They had compatibility tests and despite Tina being a high-risk patient due to heart damage from years of high blood pressure, they had the transplant operation on April 7 last year. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tina-tuner-reveals-underwent-secret-13370685 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid LePage 4,852 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 tina's over here getting kidneys and my man won't even call me his gf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa 17,523 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 6 hours ago, Hybrid Rose said: tina's over here getting kidneys and my man won't even call me his gf that was ...omg sorry but i had to laugh. giving him some balls for xmas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
That J 12,166 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I'm a huge Tina Turner fan. I could watch her do 2 songs all day long and I'll post them here because they are THAT good. I can feel for what she went through. I dont have kidney disease but I do have liver disease and am even on the liver transplant list and it's some tricky feels! What a love story to have someone help you in that capacity. They gave each other their lives and he wasnt about to let go. That, my friends, is what we call romance!! This first video I love for the way she turns around and that look on her face. It's also my personal fave song of hers .. And then this one is just a classic.... Gotta say I'm so glad to have lived during her 80s heyday. It was FUN! The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miel 15,009 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 "Joined assisted suicide group Exit" oh my god 3 points in and ready for more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
That J 12,166 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 52 minutes ago, Miel said: "Joined assisted suicide group Exit" oh my god That doesnt always mean it the way it can sound. For example, let's say you hear that unless you get a transplant you will either die or be hooked up to a machine. Basically shes saying "I want to live. It's not natural for me to live by machine"...so there are programs available for people who will go thru some counseling and discuss the situation and if they choose, then it's all lined up to where IF or WHEN it gets to the point where a machine would take over for you, you dont allow it. You take that extra drop of morphine or whatever and call it a day. So it's not like killing yourself. If anything, it's being more natural about the situation. Its fascinating. The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmar 22,215 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 As another kidney transplant recipient i'm glad she managed to get one and that it's been working! 俺の勝利は揺るぎない Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus 4,485 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, calmar said: As another kidney transplant recipient i'm glad she managed to get one and that it's been working! 1 hour ago, That J said: I'm a huge Tina Turner fan. I could watch her do 2 songs all day long and I'll post them here because they are THAT good. I can feel for what she went through. I dont have kidney disease but I do have liver disease and am even on the liver transplant list and it's some tricky feels! What a love story to have someone help you in that capacity. They gave each other their lives and he wasnt about to let go. That, my friends, is what we call romance!! This first video I love for the way she turns around and that look on her face. It's also my personal fave song of hers .. And then this one is just a classic.... Gotta say I'm so glad to have lived during her 80s heyday. It was FUN! I'm so sad to hear that J - I pray you find a donor very soon! I'm wishing you, calmar and Tina good health and all the best! -𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀™ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister 9,907 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I Love her and hope she sticks around as long as forever will allow it this has me crying~ The future's uncertain and the end is always near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
That J 12,166 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Spartacus said: I'm so sad to hear that J - I pray you find a donor very soon! I'm wishing you, calmar and Tina good health and all the best! You are so sweet! Thank you! It's something I could talk about alot but choose not to considering I live it. One thing I have found that does wonders is laughter. If you dont laugh at it, you'll go crazy in it. There IS a valuable lesson in my particular story that should be shared in some capacity and that is the importance of paying close attention to your body. I stayed so busy with work, fast paced life, get off work and go to friends, hang out, etc...everyday and the only time you slow down is to sleep and do it over again. You have to give yourself some quiet time even if it is just one day a week so you can truly hear yourself and make sure you are good! Because one night I went to get ready for a night shift and my stomach was swollen, I had a strange color to my skin...this was December 2015...just like THAT "end stage liver failure"...lol. it's so dumb it's almost funny. It's been a tricky road since. I've outlived every death date they have given but I am unable to work (and as a workaholic that's tricky) and I have to stay slow. Point is...slow down on your own or life will slow you down FOR YOU and ya dont want that. Thanks for your sweet words. Other than this, I feel fine. Lol. Xoxo The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus 4,485 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, That J said: You are so sweet! Thank you! It's something I could talk about alot but choose not to considering I live it. One thing I have found that does wonders is laughter. If you dont laugh at it, you'll go crazy in it. There IS a valuable lesson in my particular story that should be shared in some capacity and that is the importance of paying close attention to your body. I stayed so busy with work, fast paced life, get off work and go to friends, hang out, etc...everyday and the only time you slow down is to sleep and do it over again. You have to give yourself some quiet time even if it is just one day a week so you can truly hear yourself and make sure you are good! Because one night I went to get ready for a night shift and my stomach was swollen, I had a strange color to my skin...this was December 2015...just like THAT "end stage liver failure"...lol. it's so dumb it's almost funny. It's been a tricky road since. I've outlived every death date they have given but I am unable to work (and as a workaholic that's tricky) and I have to stay slow. Point is...slow down on your own or life will slow you down FOR YOU and ya dont want that. Thanks for your sweet words. Other than this, I feel fine. Lol. Xoxo You've just become my hero! You're a true fighter! And your attitude in dealing with your illness is going to continue to give you strength and carry you so very far! I aspire to be as strong as you! We all should! Thank you for sharing your story! -𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀™ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumours 45,521 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 24 minutes ago, That J said: You are so sweet! Thank you! It's something I could talk about alot but choose not to considering I live it. One thing I have found that does wonders is laughter. If you dont laugh at it, you'll go crazy in it. There IS a valuable lesson in my particular story that should be shared in some capacity and that is the importance of paying close attention to your body. I stayed so busy with work, fast paced life, get off work and go to friends, hang out, etc...everyday and the only time you slow down is to sleep and do it over again. You have to give yourself some quiet time even if it is just one day a week so you can truly hear yourself and make sure you are good! Because one night I went to get ready for a night shift and my stomach was swollen, I had a strange color to my skin...this was December 2015...just like THAT "end stage liver failure"...lol. it's so dumb it's almost funny. It's been a tricky road since. I've outlived every death date they have given but I am unable to work (and as a workaholic that's tricky) and I have to stay slow. Point is...slow down on your own or life will slow you down FOR YOU and ya dont want that. Thanks for your sweet words. Other than this, I feel fine. Lol. Xoxo Wow, I didn’t know you were going through this! Thank you so much for sharing this and for always being a beacon of light here on GGD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
That J 12,166 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks soooo much! You all are my heroes and this crazy fun little forum CAN be a life saver! We are all in it together and it's a pleasure knowing you guys. Much love xoxo The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HausOfMark 4,279 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 7 hours ago, Miel said: "Joined assisted suicide group Exit" oh my god sad -Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
That J 12,166 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 There is an interesting conversation buried within this about assisted suicide but perhaps that's a chat for another day. Lol The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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