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How long does it take to get normal kidney function after donating a kidney?
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Not long: We only need 10% of our kidneys to have normal function. The healthy remaining kidney should give you full function soon after having one removed.
Answered 10/4/2012
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Donation: Your remaining kidney will increase in size over weeks and months and should be able to get close to 80% of your pre-donation GFR. So your GFR should be in the 80cc/min range, best to get labs done at 1 and 3 month interval and your transplant can advise frequency.
Answered 12/9/2016
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