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Donating a kidney, flying to Mayo for surgery, any packing tips?

Transplants | Last Active: Dec 28, 2021 | Replies (42)
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@savvysarahjane

Hi Rosemary! My surgery was Wednesday and I was just discharged to my hotel today. I can't even begin to speak highly enough of everyone on the transplant team and their attention and care. They are amazing.
I am doing well, though I am discovering the gas pains everyone had mentioned. Not really any way to explain those until you have them first hand, is there? We are staying in Rochester until Tuesday then up to Minneapolis to fly home Wednesday.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 20, 2021

@savvysarahjane, Congratulations! You are amazing and I am happy for you and for your recipient. Christmas will be a real celebration for sure.
Walking and recovery will relieve the gas pains. They are something that you have to experience to understand. I think that is why we, transplant patients and donors, can honestly say, "I understand what you are going thru." We are among friends here!
I agree that the transplant teams at Mayo are amazing. What is one thing stands out that you would share with someone who is going to undergo donor surgery that gave you confidence or comfort during your surgery and recovery?
Safe travels home.

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