September 27, 2026
Living Donor Recovery: What to Expect
Recovery after donating a kidney, and what the follow-up involves.
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Most donors leave hospital within a few days and return to normal activity within weeks.
Some pain and tiredness in the first weeks are normal.
Lifelong routine follow-up of kidney function and blood pressure is recommended.
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