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Caring for transplant patients

WebMaking sure your loved ones stay away from anyone who is sick, including yourself. Being cautious and hygienic around pets. Thoroughly washing your hands consistently with …

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Waiting for your transplant

WebAfter your evaluation, it’s important to prepare for your transplant while you are waiting. Work closely with your transplant team. Keep all scheduled appointments. Build a solid …

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Pros and cons for a living donor

WebEmotional and social possible long-term cons. Sadness over loss of kidney. Anger if the transplant patient’s body rejects the donated kidney. Feelings of guilt or regret. Your …

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Transplant costs

WebCosts The cost of a transplant varies depending on location, hospital, organ type, insurance coverage and other factors. If you are researching or preparing for an …

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Organ facts and surgeries

WebOrgan facts & surgeries. Learn about the organs that are available for transplant, how they work and their transplant procedures. Tanyika donated a kidney to her brother and saved …

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How to cover medical and personal bills while you …

WebMany employees have the right to take unpaid leave for some family and medical reasons. FMLA leave lets you return to the same or an equal position and stay on the employer’s …

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People you should know

WebTransplant social workers help transplant patients and their families with many helpful resources, including the development of a financial plan. They can also help address …

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About the operation

WebLaparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Laparoscopic nephrectomy, also known as “keyhole surgery,” is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for obtaining a kidney from a living …

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Frequently asked questions

Webkidney. This is the most frequent type of living organ donation. All living kidney donors will experience a decrease in their kidney function, which varies depending on the donor’s …

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Lifestyle changes

WebAfter transplant you may need to change your diet. You may need to drink more water. You’ll need to get laboratory tests done frequently. If you are a kidney recipient, you won’t go to …

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Emotional aspects of waiting

WebEmotional aspects of waiting. The evaluation is over and you’re on the organ transplant waiting list. Many portrayals of the transplant process in the media are inaccurate or …

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Living donation costs

WebThese costs could include annual physicals, travel, lodging, lost wages and other non-medical expenses. Although it is against the law to pay a living donor for the organ, these …

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Covering transplant costs

WebMedicare prescription drug plans. Medicare Part D covers costs for prescription drugs. To get this coverage you must choose and join a Medicare drug plan. For more information …

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