swap kidney transplant - #21257
I am a bit lost and desperate for some advice here. My mom has been struggling with kidney failure for the past few years and we're finally at the point where the doctors are saying she needs a transplant. They mentioned something about a swap kidney transplant, which honestly sounds kinda confusing and complicated. Like, is that really how it works? I mean, swapping kidneys with someone else? How does that even happen? We’re on the donor list but the waiting time seems never-ending. My aunt was saying she’d be willing to be a living donor but now I’m hearing about this swap thing, and what if my mom’s compatible with someone else in the swap but not with my aunt? It feels crazy trying to understand how all of this works. Are there more risks involved with a swap kidney transplant compared to regular transplants? Also, how do they even arrange these swaps? Do both sides need to agree or something? Just feeling overwhelmed, and I really want to do what's best for my mom. Any insight would be really helpful. Thanks!
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