Waiting
Calendar

You’re on the list, and now comes the hard part: waiting.  It could be weeks, months, or even years. Here are some things you can do to be ready for that call that may come at any time.
Stay in touch
Phone

When your transplant center gets a call that there is a kidney being offered for you, your transplant surgeon has an hour to accept or turn down that kidney. You have to be reachable within an hour at all times. Give your transplant team the phone numbers of family and friends. If you are going to be out of town, even for just a few hours or overnight, let your coordinator know where you can be reached.  Make sure they can find you.

Begin learning about kidney transplantation here
Your organs do many things to keep you healthy If your organs don't work, you may need to have a transplant To get a transplant, you have to be tested You can't have a transplant unless someone donates an organ You can't have a transplant unless someone donates an organ You will have to have surgery to place the new organ into your body Most people feel much better after having a transplant Taking care of your new organ will help you feel healthy for years to come Home