Organ Donation Myth # 2

I have seen at least one semi-hysterical posting on organ donation that involves how organs are recovered when a person is an organ donor. It said that the body would be eviscerated ("torn to pieces" according to the dictionary).

Nothing could be further from the truth. As with any operation, such as an appendectomy, an incision is made to recover the organs. The incision is then closed, stitched up, like any other incision.

The actual operation to recover the organs is so non-invasive that no matter what organs are recovered a person can have an open casket wake or viewing if the family wishes.

I have the very scars that a deceased donor would have. You would never know it unless I took off my shirt.

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