New to Unlocked: Listing for transplant... - Early CKD Support

Early CKD Support

7,971 members2,739 posts

New to Unlocked

Kokoczka profile image
3 Replies

Listing for transplant and surgeon wants to remove both kidneys before hand to reduce infection risks. Anyone ever been in this situation? Could be some time before I get a match. Still have a little function, but I am on dialysis. Not sure about this.

Written by
Kokoczka profile image
Kokoczka
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
melsbabe profile image
melsbabe

Hi. My surgeon waited un till after tx before my nephrectomy reason was it would make finding a match easier and cause less problems i also had a little function also dialysis my twins when removed were 9lb7 and 9ld 4 good luck and stay positive

Bunkin profile image
Bunkin

Hi, I have a cousin who has had both kidneys removed and is on dialysis and I believe doing pretty well! I wish you the best. Prayers for you. God can do anything😀

toeragthecat21 profile image
toeragthecat21

hi i have had transplant..its standard to remove kidneys that are an infection risk...regards chris

You may also like...

New Here creatinine - 1.31

i drink water before my fasting test. I did that and it seemed to lower, but last time I drank water

Tips for a new possible ckd diagnosis?

As a new poster, A little about me, I’ve been body building for 10 years now and have remained in...

New to ckd and need help understanding creatinine

New member

few things here on this page and am encouraged by some of these posts, particularly from 'Bunkin'....

New to CKD

were within range. Apparently my kidneys have been sluggish for some time but stable for 4 years,...