@jessica1234 - Good Morning, and Welcome to Mayo Connect. We added your question to this existing discussion where members have shared their experiences with many of the same pre-donor concerns.
I am a liver and kidney recipient, and I will be happy to accompany you and connect you with others along the way.
While we wait for others to join in, I urge you to read through the conversations. Along with gaining information, you will also see other helpful discussions that are recommended along the way. for instance please note the discussion in which @mauraacro shares her journey from the hospital room after her kidney donation .Kidney transplant: - The Journey from the Donor's Side
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-transplant-from-the-donor-side/
Jessica, Thank you, for considering organ donation.

I want to introduce you to Tammi, @danhoe who donated a kidney to an unknown patient in May 2020.

Jessica, I am thankful you are being evaluated. I am almost 2 years out from my kidney donation and my view of the donation process remains the same. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I thought the evaluation was the most difficult part for me , although it was an eye opening experience and solidified my desire to donate. It gave me a small glimpse into what those that are awaiting donation go through all the time. The Mayo team is fantastic through the entire process and are there for you anytime after. So far I haven't had any post surgery issues with my health, insurance, etc. If I can answer any questions from my journey, please reach out to me.