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Eating high calorie and high protein foods

Read this booklet to learn:
  • Why you need to eat a diet that is high in calories and protein
  • What to do if you do not feel like eating
  • What foods are high in calories
  • What foods are high in protein
  • How to choose a nutritional supplement or protein bar
  • Some recipes to ad…
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Dealing with complications after kidney transplant surgery

  • What if the transplanted kidney isn't working?
  • What are other signs and symptoms of rejection?
  • How can I prevent rejection?
  • What other complications can occur?
  • What about diabetes?
  • What about infections?
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Choosing high calorie and protein foods on a low potassium diet

Read this booklet to help you choose high calorie and protein foods that are also low in potassium
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Drug Coverage and Finances

This booklet has some information for you to review in preparation for your kidney transplant.  You will have to take medicines after a kidney transplant to prevent your body from rejecting the new kidney.  The medicines are expensive and are not paid for by St. Michael's Hospital.  You need to pla…
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Clinic visits after your kidney transplant

This booklet has some information for you and your family about how to take care of yourself and your new kidney after a transplant.
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What to expect when you have kidney transplant surgery

  • What to expect for the transplant surgery
  • What will happen after surgery
  • How you can speed up your recovery
  • What you can do to prepare
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Going home after your kidney transplant

Guidelines to follow during your first few months of recovery.
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Healing from Kidney Transplant Surgery

  • What can I expect right after surgery?
  • What can I expect in the days after surgery?
  • What happens when I go home?
  • How do I care for my incision when I go home?
  • What should I watch out for?
  • Are there any activities I cannot do?
  • When can I return to normal activities?
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Telemedicine visits

Information for post-transplant patients and families
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Life after Kidney Transplant

Life after transplant involves many changes.  As your health and quality of life improves, you move from feeling like a patient, to feeling more like a healthy person again.  You can live a normal life, return to work, school or volunteering, and be more involved with family and friends.  This hand…
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What Is the Immune System?

This video for transplant patients covers the following:
  • Function of immune system
  • What is rejection
  • Role of transplant medicines
  • Importance of transplant medicines