Your Kidney Transplant Journey
First of all, congratulations. You made it through transplant surgery. High five! (Okay, maybe more of a gentle elbow bump — you’ve just been through a lot, and we’re not risking any accidental “Ouch, why did I do that?” moments.) Now comes the next chapter: recovery. Some people bounce back like they’ve been secretly training […]
Selecting where you will receive your transplant is one of the first major decisions you’ll face in the process. In fact, it often becomes the first or second step, right alongside another major factor: your insurance coverage. These two decisions are closely connected. You may already have insurance that provides transplant coverage — something your […]
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re confused, stressed, or maybe even scared. That’s not weakness. That’s reality. I’ve been where you are. I lived with kidney failure for over 11 years I survived hemodialysis I went through the transplant process I dealt with post-op infections And I came out the other side […]
While this blog is targeted on the subject of a Kidney Transplant, many of these factors may cross apply to other transplant services. This information is presented for informational use and is not to be considered legal or medical advice. What to consider when you have more than one option Choosing a kidney transplant center […]
Before jumping into transplant life, meds, recovery, and everything that comes with it, there are a few important things I need to get out of the way. First—and this matters—I’m not a doctor. I don’t wear a white coat, and no one has ever handed me a stethoscope. I’m just someone who’s been through a […]