Hi Luna,
I donated a kidney to my husband last May and yes the evaluation is a little intimidating but the surgery was an absolute breeze. On the 3rd night after surgery I went out for dinner with a friend and was moving a little slowly but felt great. The only moment I was a little scared was once I got into the operating theatre and realized this is finally it, but I was asleep in no time and woke up feeling a little uncomfortable but they gave me meds and I was resting comfortably for a few more hours. Truly I could have left hospital that night if they would have let me I felt that good. If it meant my husband would continue to do as well as he is now I would go through the whole surgery every month. The difference in his life and outlook has changed so much it was so very worth it.

Good luck to you and your father.