Scots man paid tribute to 'wonderful wife' who donated kidney Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters A Glasgow man has praised his 'wonderful wife' after her kidney saved his life. Mohammed Asim Afzal, from Newton Mearns , said he wouldn't be here without Asim's generous donation in 2012. Asim, 49, who shares two daughters, Aliah and Zia, with Noor, was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in 2001, but it was not until 2012 that his kidneys failed.
He needed continuous dialysis to stay alive, and it was only Noor’s decision to donate a kidney that saved Asim from facing years of waiting for a compatible kidney from a deceased donor. Twelve years since the transplant, Asim's kidney continues to function well he said he is forever grateful to Noor. Speaking to Glasgow Live , Asim added: "My wonderful, beautiful, passionate wife gave me my life back.
My mum died aged 41 and my dad died aged 64, both relatively young, and I was worried history was repeating itself. Noor gave me a second chance at life. Without her, I would not be here.
" Dialysis treatment is often exhausting and life-limiting, affecting the patient's ability to work, travel, or enjoy time with friends and family. Fortunately for Asim, Noor’s live kidney donation meant he dialysed f.