How does a kidney transplant work?

Think of it like swapping a faulty battery in your car with a brand new one so the engine runs smoothly again! The doctors do all the heavy lifting while you are fast asleep. It sounds scary but the medical science behind it is honestly like magic these days.

The surgeons connect the donor's kidney to your lower abdomen's blood vessels and bladder. You will need to take lifelong medicines called immunosuppressants to make sure your body accepts the new kidney. It requires strict discipline with hygiene post-op, but it gives a fresh lease of life.

I got my transplant done just six months back. They put the new kidney in the lower abdomen, and trust me, the relief from dialysis is unbelievable. The first couple of months are tough with all the heavy medicines and checkups, but you start feeling energetic very quickly.

At our age, parts start wearing out, but thankfully science has options! They actually place the new kidney in your lower belly and connect the blood vessels, leaving your old kidneys inside unless they cause trouble. It's a long process of recovery but it completely beats going for dialysis three times a week.