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October 11
Unfortunately he's give me one because he passed away in May so I would have to look at the nieces and nephews for a match and they all live out of state.
October 11
Would your brother need to travel from Michigan to Florida if he's a match for a kidney transplant?
Yes, your brother would need to travel to where the transplant surgery is being performed. A kidney cannot be shipped overnight like a package - the transplant surgery requires both the donor and recipient to be at the same Show Full Answer
Would your brother need to travel from Michigan to Florida if he's a match for a kidney transplant?
Yes, your brother would need to travel to where the transplant surgery is being performed. A kidney cannot be shipped overnight like a package - the transplant surgery requires both the donor and recipient to be at the same medical facility at the same time.
During a living donor kidney transplant, surgeons remove the kidney from your brother in one operating room while you're being prepared in another. The kidney needs to be transplanted into you as quickly as possible to ensure the best outcome. This coordinated surgery requires both of you to be physically present at the transplant center.
Your transplant team, which includes transplant surgeons and your nephrologist, will guide both you and your brother through the entire process. They'll help coordinate the timing, pre-surgery preparations, and recovery care for both of you.
It's worth discussing the logistics with your transplant center - they have experience helping out-of-state donors with travel arrangements, accommodations, and recovery planning.
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