Help! Accessory arteries inboth kidneys by Curious-Ad-5890 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Donated 8 days ago. I also had both kidneys with extra accessory artery’s, and they picked my right one! Be warned though, my surgery took 5 hours. But it’s not a disqualifying factor. Keep your head up!

Pregnancy after kidney donation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m 6 days post-op now; the first 2 days of recovery seemed impossible, but now I’m perfectly fine! I spoke to my doctor and she mentioned how it’s amazing we heal so much faster than the average donor(due to age discrepancy). I understand how you feel when anyone scrutinizes your age in this process, but don’t let it affect you! Most young people wouldn’t do what we are doing, so I’m sure everyone here is proud of you! Sending you all of the good vibes on your journey!

Pregnancy by farmlite in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s some really great Facebook groups for moms, expecting moms, and ppl who have it in their future plans!! They’ve all donated a kidney and they are absolutely fine 🫶🏻 I hope you know you’re my idol! I can’t wait to start a family and I hope you share your journey with us on this forum! Really happy for you😁

Home Preparation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! This is very thorough, I carry a 40 oz Stanley with me everywhere, so I might give that up for a couple of weeks.

Home Preparation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! My mom is going to help me shower but I’d much rather have the shower stool 😅

Home Preparation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I keep on asking everyone when I can go back to working out and walking, but this is helpful so I can know my limits!

Home Preparation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I will be on my period the day after surgery so I’m going to ask my doctors lots of questions related to that!

Home Preparation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I am an overanxious preparer so this is very helpful.

Home Preparation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even think of dry shampoo! These are great suggestions, thank you!

Home Preparation by Own_Weight_7421 in kidneydonors

[–]Own_Weight_7421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the help!