Life after transplant: Rejection prevention and healthy tips

Learn about life after your transplant, including recovery steps, anti-rejection medicines, mental health, and other healthy living tips.

Getting a kidney transplant can feel like having another chance at life. There are many great things that come after a transplant, like having better health and more freedom to do the things you enjoy. However, it is important to remember a transplant is a treatment for kidney disease, not a cure, and you will need to take special care of yourself, and your transplanted kidney. Use the information on this page to learn more about what to expect and how to stay healthy with your new kidney.