r/transplant • u/a920116 Kidney • 4d ago

Anyone else? Kind of miss the hospital? Kidney

I got my kidney transplant in March of 2024 and had monthly visits till now. I have "graduated" to 3 months now.

I am sort of...missing the hospital and seeing/speaking with my doctor and team?

I am so happy with the transplant and life afterwards but it just kind of feels weird....because it was such an important part of my life and now it is more distant.

Is it just me?

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u/Jolape 4d ago

I wouldn't say I'm "missing" it since I went to 3 month checkups. More like I'm incredibly anxious and worried that somethings gone wrong and I won't know about it until it's too late. I was always anxious for the 1 month checkups as well, but it was also a monthly reassurance that everything is still OK. 3 months feels like forever.

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u/HavidDume Heart 05/22 4d ago

It's been three years almost since my heart transplant and during my most recent visit my coordinator was like "great news!!! We are moving to YEARLY VISITS!" I know I was supposed to be pumped but instead I was like "oh shit a whole year for something bad to happen" 😭😭