This is one of the most common misconceptions about living kidney donation. In truth, kidney donation is a safe procedure for healthy individuals. While all surgeries carry some risk, living kidney donors are carefully evaluated to ensure they are in excellent health before surgery. Most donors return home within a few days and resume normal activities in just a few weeks.
Long-term research shows that kidney donors typically live just as long—and are just as healthy—as people who haven’t donated. Many donors say the experience is life-changing in the best way, and a large majority say they would donate again if they could.
If you’re curious about what it’s really like to donate a kidney, you don’t have to wonder. GiftWorks offers direct access to Living Donor Navigators—people who have donated a kidney themselves. They’re available to answer your questions, share honest insights, and walk you through the process. Just fill out the contact form on my GiftWorks website to get connected: https://giftworksuuh.com/stevenp/
