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What is kidney transplantation?
Kidney transplantation is a treatment to help someone with kidney failure.
It is a surgery where someone donates one of their kidneys to a person in need.
The new kidney should work like your natural kidney used to, so it is the best option to live a longer more active life.
You’ll be able to drink normally and eat a wide variety of foods.
It’s easier to travel.
And, you’ll have the time and energy you need to work, spend time with your family, and do all the activities you love.
Like any surgery, a transplant has some risks.
A transplant expert will go over these with you and answer any questions you have.
After the transplant, you’ll need a few weeks to recover, and you’ll also need to take medicines to help protect your new kidney.
The transplant team is always there for you if you need any help or have any questions.
We will schedule regular appointments to help keep you and your new kidney healthy.
If you’re thinking about kidney transplantation, the time to ask about it is when your doctor tells you your kidney function is around 20%.
At 20%, you have time to call your transplant center and make an appointment and get your testing done.
Which may allow you to get a kidney without ever needing dialysis.
For those who are already on dialysis, give your transplant center a call today.
Our team is ready to help you start your transplant journey.
Thanks for watching.
You can get more information and see all our videos at transplantinfo.com.
TransplantInfo | Quick and clear videos about kidney transplantation
Dr. Liise Kayler is a transplant surgeon and educator. She lives in Buffalo, NY and directs the transplant program at Erie County Medical Center. Working with researchers, community members, and patients in Buffalo, she created videos to explain kidney transplantation.
The videos are easy for everyone to understand and are meant to be shared.
The Kidney Foundation of Western New York is helping to share this resource with our community. To see all the videos and learn more, go to https://transplantinfo.com/
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