I’m reaching high to have a preemptive kidney transplant, and I’m searching for a living kidney donor. If you can consider being a donor, go to my website: https://sharonneedsakidney.org and call the Rhode Island Hospital Transplant Team at 401-444-8562. According to the
National Kidney Foundation, a preemptive kidney transplant is the preferred method of transplant when compared to post-dialysis transplants. The website states that the benefits and risks of a preemptive transplant are the following:
- Less risk of rejection Longer and improved quality of life
- Avoids dialysis, including risks, health complications, lifestyle burdens and dietary restrictions
- Lower costs in comparison to per person per year on dialysis
- The risks of a preemptive transplant include:
- Early exposure to the normal risks of surgery
- Potentially wasting some native kidney function
The website identifies the Risks of Dialysis as the following:
- heart disease
- bone disease
- high blood pressure
- nerve damage
- infection
- cholesterol problems
- poor nutrition
- depression
- decreased life span of a future transplanted kidney
