Tag: Kidney Transplant

The Mental Weight of a Transplant

This isn’t just about your body. It’s about your head and your heart too. By the time you’ve made it this far—through the tests, interviews, labs, and endless waiting rooms—you might think the biggest hurdles are physical. But the truth? The hardest part often starts when the surgery ends. No one hands you a map […]

Where Transplant Kidneys Come From

When you hear the words “kidney transplant,” one of the first questions that comes to mind is simple but vital: where do the kidneys come from? It’s an important question—and one with a surprisingly complex answer. While the process involves layers of medical, ethical, and logistical coordination, the high points can be summarized in two […]

Why Insurance Coverage Is Non-Negotiable for Transplant Patients

(The “Why” Behind the Financial Requirements) A kidney transplant isn’t a one-time event—it’s the beginning of a lifelong partnership between you, your transplant team, and your new organ. That’s why insurance coverage isn’t optional. It’s a mandatory part of every transplant program’s evaluation process. While it might feel like the financial review is just another […]