“How long is recovery after a kidney transplant?”

Recovery after kidney transplant is influenced by many factors including the patients state of health, activity and nutrition at the time of transplant, the organ implanted, the complexity of the surgery and postoperative complications, and how the patient responds to the immunosuppressive medication, The time in hospital can vary from a few days to a few weeks, with regular hospital visits after discharge. Many patients who are active before transplant will return to full activity within a couple of months but your own doctor can give you a better estimate of your personal expected recovery.