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Living Donor Recovery: What to Expect
Recovery after donating a kidney, and what the follow-up involves.
Last updated: 24/9/2026
Most donors leave hospital within a few days and return to normal activity within weeks, with lifelong routine follow-up.
What to expect
- ✓Some pain and tiredness in the first weeks
- ✓Gradual return to normal activity
- ✓Long-term follow-up of kidney function and blood pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is donor recovery?
Most people return to normal activity within a few weeks to a couple of months.
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