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Looking for what to expect as I consider Kidney Transplant

Transplants | Last Active: Apr 17, 2023 | Replies (201)
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@renrussie

2 weeks post. Implant at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Some have asked what to expect. Mine was a living donor (daughter) transplant. I was not on dialysis yet. Implant went well, I was in the hospital 3 nights. Discharged to a local hotel with a catheter for 3 more days. Needed a wheelchair for a couple more days, then able to walk 2 blocks to the clinic. Lots of follow up visits and tests, adjusting meds, assessing function. Some minor side affects to meds. Creatinine still moving a bit, haven’t stabilized on blood thinner therapy for previous DVT yet; within a couple days of stability and clearance to go home.

Another patient implanted here the same day May go home this weekend. They’re working on his blood sugar ( diabetes) level and blood pressure meds.

Nephrologist said that every patient is different and almost everybody has something that takes a bit extra time to adjust or resolve. Sounds like 2 weeks is earliest for going home, can be a month.

God Bless you all in your journey.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 14, 2023

Welcome @renrussie. You're so right that many come here asking what they can expect with kidney transplant. Your story helps. For that reason, I moved your helpful and hopeful message to this existing discussion:
- Looking for what to expect as I consider Kidney Transplant https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-transplant-1/

Everyone is different. While you may have to wait longer before going home, it sounds like your team is working closely with you to ensure a smooth recovery.

It's a lovely picture of you and your family (I assume). Who is with you at Mayo Clinic? We like to cheer the caregivers too. Their role is crucial.

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renrussie | @renrussie | Apr 15, 2023

An update: creatinine has creeped up. They have me back in the hospital to drain some fluid from around the kidney and do a biopsy to check for signs of rejection. It’s going to be a little longer.

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