What Work Is Possible for Patients after Kidney Transplant?

Nursing after kidney transplant becomes very important to ensure a speedy recovery from kidney transplant surgery. However, there are many tips that may help a person increase his chances for a complete recovery and continuing health. Patients after kidney transplant should avoid heavy lifting and certain types of physical activity during the initial months of kidney transplant recovery. Well, in the following we will tell you what work not to be done after kidney transplant.

1. Heavy lifting

One of important tips for kidney transplant recovery is to avoid doing too much too soon. For instance, a kidney transplant patients should not do heavy lifting. A kidney transplant patients should limit the amount of weight he lifts for up to six months. His doctor suggests him to limit the amount to 20 pounds or less in the first three months after a kidney transplant and no more than 40 pounds for three additional months.

2. Driving

You are not allowed to drive for about 2 to 4 weeks after a kidney transplant. For about 6 weeks, a kidney transplant should have a friend or family member drive him. This is because after transplantation, you usually take some medications, which can cause tremors, weakness, and blurred vision. These side-effects which is more likely to be worse in the first few months, make handling a car difficult. Therefore, your doctor advise you to have a friend or a family member drive you.

3. Travel

Within the first 2 to 3 months after a kidney transplant, travel is not allowed. Besides, if you travel to a country, please consult your doctor or directly talk with our online doctor regarding vaccinations and if you need to avoid water and certain foods in that area.

Moderate exercise is useful to help the recover of kidney transplant such as walking. Besides, he may add such exercise as tennis, swimming, jogging and even aerobics. However, kidney transplant patients should avoid strenuous exercise.

Apart from avoiding the above tips,you should also get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well which can all help a person experience an optimal recovery.

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