Question 1

if i am thinking of doing a non directed donor kidney donation, is there an advantage to doing it now or waiting 1/2 yrs? at the rate of stem cells and dialysis will it no longer be neccisary in 2 yrs

Accepted Answer

A noble decision: You are very sweet to consider donating a kidney. As you know organs can save lives and no matter when, it will benefit someone. Make sure you are in good health yourself and that none of your family members have kidney disease. When you have only one kidney left also avoid extreme sports and sports that involve blunt trauma/falls. To decide when and where is all up to you.

Question 2

how many days will i be out of class after a kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Although most donors are healthiest of the healthy people, the laparoscopic donor nephrectomy will put you out of commission for a good 4-6 weeks.  Living donors usually require pain meds for at least a couple of weeks and they will not be able to be back to their usual level of activity for some time.

Question 3

is it safe to drink after a kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, you should do so in moderation.

Question 4

how long after a kidney donation do you need to wear a foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

Hours: There is no need to keep a Foley catheter in place for longer than the operation and immediate post op period in a kidney donor.

Question 5

will i need ss# for kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

Should not B needed: There should be no questions asked even if ur  undocumented resident. All hospital & physicians need to know is that you have 2 healthy kidneys & are fit enough to undergo kidney donation surgery. Good luck.

Question 6

what is the recovery time after kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually i tell patients 4-6 weeks until they can go back to most work.  Very strenuous workers may need more time.  This is for kidney donation performed by the laparoscopic technique.  For open surgery the time will be longer.  Possibly even up to 3 months.  Some people recover faster and with less pain/complications than others.

Question 7

what are the dangers of inter vivos kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you mean between relatives, it is encouraged.In extreme  rare cases the re may be recurrance of the disease in the receipient, consult your doctor.

Question 8

please describe the minimum age for kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

18 yrs and above: Living donors should be in good overall physical and mental health and older than 18
years of age.Please see this link for more info
http://www.Unos.Org/docs/living_donation.Pdf.

Question 9

what is the likelihood of getting a kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: The fastest source is a donated kidney, awaiting a cadaveric kidney could be short or very long depending upon your blood type and the availability of organs. We need more organs to transplant.

Question 10

what health factors are considered for a kidney donation?

Accepted Answer

Everything: In order to donate a kidney you have to be the healthiest person in the hospital that day.  A strong family history of kidney problems are a negative as are medical problems you have that could affect your kidneys.

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