ABOi trasplants

[Ghost62]

I am looking for experiences of people who had ABOi transplants. Seems that the treatments are quite involved. Appreciate any feedback

[Karen_Isaacson]

I am type A+ and donated to my friend who is O+ in 2016. She had to undergo some plasmapheresis exchanges for a few weeks after surgery,, and I think she might need to take an extra medication because of it. But she is doing very well. She’s back to work and looks younger and healthier than ever! I marvel at the fact that I wouldn’t even be able to donate blood to her, but the kidney donation worked our just fine 😊

[Ghost62 in reply to Karen_Isaacson]

In the four years since the Trasplant did she have any rejection episodes to the kidney?

[Karen_Isaacson in reply to Ghost62]

I don’t think so, but I will ask her to remind me of the details. I know she had to be rehospitalized a few weeks after her original discharge in 2016, and she undergoes kidney biopsies from time to time. I will get back to you if I have anything more to add.

[Ghost62 in reply to Karen_Isaacson]

Was this an action of last resort. How long was she on the Trasplant list. Are biopsies to check the Trasplant and is this standard for ABOI Trasplant procedure?