Removing native kidneys ?

[Vicsmom]

Son had kidney transplant done 4/5 no rejection but Transplant kidney not turning on, it seems native kidney are still working. Dr's want to remove native kidneys any thoughts.

[LisaSnow]

What was his GFR at the time of transplant surgery?

[Eyak1971]

If you have doubts get a second professional opinion. When it comes to your son's health a post from an online forum may give you a starting point but a doctor's advice should be more important.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Definitely get a 2nd opinion! I had a transplant and have both of my native kidneys. Some recipients do have a problem with their transplant not working right away. How long ago was the transplant? Is he still in the hospital? Was he on dialysis before his transplant? Most transplant centers I know, would be giving him meds trying to get his "new" kidney to start working.

[ArsenalFan in reply to WYOAnne]

Same here, I joke I have 3 kidneys and 8 Years July 29th post transplant