Donation preliminary appointment UK
Hi all, this is a bit of a follow up to a previous post. I have my first appointment for donating a kidney in 2 weeks and I'm quite well read up on the surgical procedure by now, I could probably perform it myself at this point with all the research I've put in but I wonder if anyone could clue me into what happens at this appointment. I know I have to have a chest X-ray on the day to check if I have sufficient cardiovascular capacity to give the organ which shouldn't be a problem unless something totally unexpected turns up and I know theres more radiological tests but I haven't been told I'll have them on the day and one is an imaging test to actually locate the kidneys which I think is an MRI but I doubt they'd do that until they know they're actually taking one would they?
Another thing that I want to know is questions I should ask. Does anyone have any advice on what I should be asking about the process? I have a medical background so I'm not unfamiliar with surgical procedures but obviously I'm on the other side of the table this time so it's worth going in with some preplanned questions in my opinion. Any help is appreciated 🤙