She donated her kidney to save her sister: Lynsey's living donor story

She donated her kidney to save her sister: Lynsey's living donor story

Episode 159 DOKWP

Episode 159

She donated her kidney to save her sister: Lynsey's living donor story

Dee Moore speaks with Lynsey, living donor and sister to Carla, whose transplant journey was featured in Episode 158. Together they explore the perspective of living kidney donors and realities of making the decision to donate a kidney to a loved one. Lynsey reflects on watching her sister's health decline and what led her to make her decision. Dee and Lynsey also discuss donor testing, surgery, and recovery after kidney donation.

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  • Stage 5 kidney failure without warning: Carla's dialysis to transplant journey

    Episode 158

    Stage 5 kidney failure without warning: Carla's dialysis to transplant journey

    Dee speaks with Carla, a former mental health nurse, about her journey from a sudden of CKD to dialysis. Carla speaks honestly about her experience of dialysis access complications and setbacks and the impact they had on her mental wellbeing, as well as her eventual transplant. Together Carla and Dee explore the importance of follow up, clear communication and patient advocacy within care.

  • Living kidney donation: the psychological impact

    Donating one of your kidneys can transform the life of someone living with kidney disease, whether they are a loved one or a stranger, but it also comes with a rollercoaster of emotions for the donor. Here’s our guide to what to expect psychologically in the days, weeks, and months after surgery.

  • Donating a kidney (living kidney donation)

    Living kidney donation is when a healthy person (donor) chooses to give one of their kidneys to someone who needs it (the recipient).