Kidney
Post transplant care and being away from home
April 27, 2026
in Kidney
As I am recovering from my kidney transplant ( 8 weeks now) It has been pretty interesting having a new organ but being away from home has been harder than i thought, feeling like a nomad. Ive been with family and I so appreciate them. i do look forward to getting home to my family and my bed. has anyone faced this before? what did you do?
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You probably can't wait to go home again.
You probably can't wait to go home again.
Transplant Patient
I was transplanted in August, home in November when I had my transplant so we spent a few months relocated. We ended up getting an apartment right across from the hospital, so we were able to make it a little more homey. I was in such rough shape post transplant that I honestly wasn't doing a whole lot, and by the time I felt "ready" to go home, it was only a few weeks away so I didn't have a ton of time to wait.
@AliEm14 thats good. so i was transplanted in February and its looking like ill be going home in either late may or early June. Glad you were able to get apartment to at least be in one place, but i have felt like a nomad hopping from one home to another all while trying to recover....but alas i digress, thanks for sharing
Recently I read/listened to a story where someone created a home for tx patients to live while recovering before they could move back home, providing a safe and stress free environment, and be near the hospital where the tx was performed. Considering the emotional and financial strains patients face, it seems such a simple and inexpensive solution, compared to short term rentals or hotel rooms.