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Existing kidney denied because it wasn't Mayo transplant
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@jennifer0726 Hi Jennifer, I'm coming to Rochester in mid-November for my kidney transplant evaluation. It looks like I'll have the same team as you - if accepted. You mentioned your one-month follow-up. Do you know what to expect in terms of subsequent follow-up visits? Frequency? Duration? I live in Dallas and it's a long walk. Thanks!
@dhozarksmo. I'm happy your surgery went well.
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@davem Hi Dave, my kidney tx included a bi-lateral nephrectomy at the same time which is a much bigger surgery, so I had to stay in Rochester for about a month. Some stay a shorter time. I was going into see the team almost daily during that month, but not usually on weekends. After I went home, I had frequent labs at home and results or test kits would be sent to Rochester. I had to return to Mayo at 4 months which included a kidney biopsy, and yearly after that. Kidney biopsies on years 1.2.4, and I think year 10. Not sure if I will need more biopsies after that, but annual visits for sure. The local labs eventually went to every three months. I will be at Mayo in mid Nov. as well for my 4 year check and biopsy. I usually travel on Sunday, tests Mon & Tues, go home Wed. Congratulations on getting your tx evaluation at Mayo! Who is your coordinator? I had Shannon and she was wonderful! Do you have a living donor?
Jennifer