Recovery
After surgery, patients are asked to stay in the hospital for 3 to 7 days to be observed closely. The post-operative phase requires careful monitoring of kidney functions, blood pressure, and vital signs. A healthcare professional should keep a close eye on the patients to notice early signs of acute rejection. A nephrologist will prescribe a few medications such as anti-inflammatory and anti-rejection drugs. Patients will also be asked to follow a diet plan suited to fit their condition.
The most crucial phase begins once you get back home from the hospital. You will need to have regular follow-up visits to your doctor to make sure your kidney is functioning well and you are getting the suitable dose of Immuno-suppressants, especially during the first year. you may get asked to get your blood tested multiple times every week. Then, you will make fewer visits, but only enough to ensure that your kidney is healthy. Never forget that recovery is a slowly progressing process. Patients who had kidney transplants are believed to take about 2 months to get almost recovered.
