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.
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I lived with kidney failure for over 11 years
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I survived hemodialysis
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I went through the transplant process
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I dealt with post-op infections
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And I came out the other side with a life I didn’t think I’d get back
This journey—from dialysis to transplant—reminds me a lot of climbing Mount Everest. Not because it’s glamorous, but because it’s hard, exhausting, and sometimes overwhelming. The good news? You’re not blazing this trail alone.
Others have gone before you.
Doctors, nurses, coordinators, caregivers, and loved ones will help guide you.
Some will walk with you the whole way.
Others will show up for one critical stretch.
Every single one will be rooting for you when you reach the top.
Your story is unique—but your questions aren’t.
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The fears you’re feeling? Others have felt them.
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The confusion? You’re not alone in it.
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The doubt creeping in at 2 a.m.? Yep. That too.
Between 2020 and 2024, nearly 130,000 kidney transplants were performed in the U.S. You may feel isolated—but you’re not walking an uncharted road.
And yes, life after transplant is a big shift.
But so was dialysis.
When you’ve lost freedom, you truly understand what it means to get it back.
So why did I write this book?
Because I needed it years ago.
Not scattered forum posts.
Not conflicting Facebook advice.
Not information buried in medical jargon.
I wanted something clear, practical, and real—written by someone who’d actually lived it.
In the book, I walk through:
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What to expect
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How to prepare
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Legal and financial considerations
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Housing, recovery, aftercare
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And the stuff people don’t always talk about
The decision to pursue a transplant is deeply personal. My hope is that this helps clear some fog, steady your footing, and remind you that while the road isn’t easy—it is survivable.
Some days will feel like a wild county-fair ride.
Others will be long, quiet stretches of road.
And some nights? You’ll be navigating curves in the dark.
But on the other side, there’s a sunrise that makes the whole ride worth it.
And if you ever feel stuck—talk to yourself.
Future-you already knows more than you think.