Organ Donation

4 For the parents

The transplant...

Both of the patient's kidneys are generally left in place, and the new kidney is put into the lower abdomen at the front, just to one side of the bladder.

The blood supply of the kidney donor is connected to the patient's blood supply and the urine outflow is connected to the bladder, so that the patient can pass water normally.

When your child wakes up, they may feel some discomfort, and be scared by the machines, monitors and wires connected to them. Often the kidney will start to work in one hour, but it may take longer, don't worry!

Waiting...		Life after...
The length of time your child has to wait depends on:-		There are a few general rules to follow to reduce the risk of complications:-
his / her age their health severity of problem tissue type		eat healthy diet exercise / sport steer clear of any infections / take your drugs don't smoke take a holiday
It could be days or years. Be patient.

This leaflet has been designed by Katie Bishop and Sarah Cohen, the winners in the nationally-run competition, "Talking Transplants 1997", organised by the British Society for Immunology in association with UK Transplant.

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