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What about the donor's recovery period at home?
When the donor is discharged from the hospital,
routine care such as showering, getting dressed, and simple
daily activities should not be a problem.
To heal, it is important to eat a good diet with adequate
amounts of protein, vegetables, and fruit. Fruits, vegetables,
bran, and fluids will also help the bowels to work normally.
Constipation can be painful, but can usually be prevented.
The donor's temperature should be checked daily for about
a week. A normal temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperatures greater than 100 degrees may be a sign of an
infection. The transplant coordinator should be notified
of any such fevers.
To keep the incision clean, a daily shower should be taken.
The incision should also be checked daily for any signs
of swelling or tenderness.
Some donors experience numbness along the incision due to
the cutting of nerves during the surgery. It may take awhile
to adapt to this numbness as the nerves grow back. As the
nerves grow back, tiny shooting pains may be noticed in
the incisional area for 6 to 12 months after surgery.
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