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Kidney transplant in 2011 for polycystic kidney disease. I have developed pkd belly as my native have grown to the size of small footballs. I'm 78 so major surgery to remove them is quite risky. I'm hopeful for a less invasive procedure, such as aspiration where the cysts are punctured by a needle and the fluid is drawn out. Has anyone had that procedure or know of someone who has? Can't seem to find someone in Colorado who does it.

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hello Harawi l am in the same position, here in the UK. I had a transplant in 2008z l am 78 and my kidneys and liver are now really big. The rest of me is skinny and l am a very small woman anyway, about five foot one. I would very much like help with this but no one here is willing to do any invasive surgery of any sort. I really wish you luck and would love to hear how you get on if you find anyone who will operate on you.

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From Canada, I've had one cyst aspirated. It was the best thing ever! It relieved a lot of my pain but it took a lot of convincing to get the doctors to do it. Unfortunately it filled up again, but I had six months of relatively little pain. There is another procedure that may help but would take even more convincing. Cyst Ablation --they drain the cyst and inject something to make sure it doesn't come back. But they can only do a couple of cysts like that. Anyway something to look into and hope you find the right doctor to help

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I have had a PKD belly for years. But since I'm 72 now and had my transplant 3 and a half years ago, I have decided to let it be. I am not eager for another major surgery and right now am not having any back pain. My native kidneys are very large now and my major problem is finding clothes I can fit into. I need clothes with adjustable waistlines.

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