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What do I say if I have changed my mind about getting a
transplant?
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“Dialysis has been different than I thought it would
be. I want to think about transplantation as an
option now.”
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“I’ve decided that a transplant is not right for me.”
What if I’m concerned about the safety of the donor?
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“My doctor says many tests are required to
determine who can donate a kidney to me.”
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“Let’s talk with a doctor about how risky this might be.”
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“I want to make sure you have the right support.”
What do I say if I want to talk with my doctor about
living kidney transplants?
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“I’ve been learning more about living kidney
transplants.”
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“I’m wondering if this is an option for me.”
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“What do we need to do to see if this might be an
option for me?”
After Your Talk
Just getting these thoughts out is a good start. The people
you talk with may react in many different ways. Some may
not say anything, may not know how they feel and may
need more time. Others may have a lot to say or may have
strong opinions. All of these are normal ways people can
react. You and those close to you may have a hard time
talking about this. Ask your doctor how to contact a social
worker or transplant coordinator who can help.
This may be the time that the talking stops for now. This is
something that may take a long time to figure out. People
don’t have all the answers right away.
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