Kidney transplant recovery is beautiful… but it’s not always comfortable. Your body just went through a life-saving surgery, and healing takes time. Here’s what many patients commonly feel in the first days to weeks: • Pain or pressure at the incision site The surgical area is sensitive as nerves and tissues wake back up. • Swelling around the abdomen or lower body Fluid shifts and inflammation are normal as your new kidney begins to settle. • Limited mobility Simple things like sitting up, walk

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