Kidney transplantation part 12

Stay healthy while waiting for your kidney transplant by:

• Keeping to your regular dialysis schedule
• Following your recommended diet and fluid restrictions
• Taking your medications as prescribed
• Controlling your weight with  diet and physical activity
• Visiting your dentist regularly to watch for any infections
• Protecting your skin, which will help to prevent skin cancer after your transplant
• Being a non-smoker
• Keeping your vaccinations up to date
• Avoiding blood transfusions if possible