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If I donated a kidney, would I be able to go back to my
normal activities afterwards?
Usually, you should be able to go back to normal
activities after a few weeks.
Talking about Kidney Disease
This section explains why talking about kidney disease
is important. Talking about this might be hard for
some. To make these talks easier, here are tips for what
to say and how to talk about kidney disease and
treatment.
Why is talking about their kidney disease important?
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If you talk about treatment, it can make talking to
the doctor easier.
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Talking can help you know what to expect.
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It gives you time to ask questions.
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You can all talk about concerns.
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You can learn how to help one another.
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A person with kidney disease may not look sick.
Talking will be helpful to learn what is happening
inside.
How do I talk about kidney disease and treatment?
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Talk when it is a good time for everyone.
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Make notes about what you’d like to say ahead of
time.
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You might need to wait until everyone is ready
to talk.
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Be patient. These decisions take a long time to
make.
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