Transplant Procedure

The Transplant Procedure

The transplant receives a kidney from a living donor, this will be a carefully planned operation. 

A kidney transplant is a major surgical procedure with a wide range of potential risks. In the short term, these risks include blood clots and infection. Longer term problems, which include diabetes and an increased risk of infections, are usually related to the immunosuppressant medication that needs to be taken continuously to reduce the chance of rejection.

I would then have surgery to insert the new kidney and connect it to my blood vessels and bladder. The new kidney will be placed in the lower part of my abdomen (tummy). My own kidneys will be left in place.

Because of the risk of further problems, people who have had a kidney transplant require regular checkups for the rest of their life. Ater 14 years, I have a routine checkup every 6 months.

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Born from Kidney Tranplant mother 

 Born from Kidney Transplant Mother