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What Is The Recovery Time After Donating A Kidney?
hi im going to be donating a kidney to my aunty very soon she just needs to loose a little weight to aid recovery better. could you please tell me how long my recovery is expected to take in 37 fit and healthy .
i also read that i must not take certain tablets ever again after surgery which ones and why
i also read that i must not take certain tablets ever again after surgery which ones and why
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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My heartfelt wishes for you for being a life saving donor for your aunt. Hope you undertook all the tests. After surgery you will be discharged in 3 to 7 days depending on whether it is laparoscopic or open. Post operatively you will have the pain of surgery and your doctors will handle it. After that you can move around and be normal, except that you must not lift heavy objects for 3 months to prevent future development of hernias. After that you are allowed to carry your routine like before. You must completely avoid painkillers especially combination painkillers like Combiflam, if you have pain you must only take Paracetamol or Tramadol kind of drugs. Avoid Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (ppis) group of drugs used for gastritis. You can take Rantac, Sucralfate, etc., you must not take antibiotics often or unprescribed by your doctor. Must not hold urination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Susmitha Chandragiri
My heartfelt wishes for you for being a life saving donor for your aunt. Hope you undertook all the tests. After surgery you will be discharged in 3 to 7 days depending on whether it is laparoscopic or open. Post operatively you will have the pain of surgery and your doctors will handle it. After that you can move around and be normal, except that you must not lift heavy objects for 3 months to prevent future development of hernias. After that you are allowed to carry your routine like before. You must completely avoid painkillers especially combination painkillers like Combiflam, if you have pain you must only take Paracetamol or Tramadol kind of drugs. Avoid Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (ppis) group of drugs used for gastritis. You can take Rantac, Sucralfate, etc., you must not take antibiotics often or unprescribed by your doctor. Must not hold urination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Susmitha Chandragiri
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