Transplanted on Christmas Day: A Story of Waiting, Wonder and Renewal, (Paperback)

<b><i>Transplanted on Christmas Day: A Story of Waiting, Wonder, and Renewal</i></b> combines the story of a kidney transplant patient's journey with her kidney disease (IgA nephropathy) and scientific, medical, and research information to help readers better understand her journey. <p>This book takes readers through Kème's history of kidney disease and where she is today after a successful transplant, and offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the disease and the transplant process. It explains how the kidneys work, IgA nephropathy, kidney rejection, sleep apnea, and dialysis. It also covers current kidney research, dietary considerations, kidney donation and transplant statistics, kidney swaps, and much more. It provides valuable information and is a must-read for anyone with kidney disease. It may also be a helpful resource for healthcare providers caring for patients with kidney disease. </p><p><b><i>A Message from Kème</i></b><br>People who choose to be donors are God-sent. I hope they recognize their incredible impact on people's lives. This is a selfless act that can never be repaid. To the families who have supported a family member's decision to donate organs after death, and to those living donors who undergo surgery to donate an organ, I hope this noble act of kindness is returned to you tenfold. Thank you! </p><p>To those fortunate enough to receive an organ, whether a kidney or otherwise, please remember the sacrifice made and take care of your new organ as if your life depended on it. Please don't take it for granted.</p>

• Transplanted on Christmas Day: A Story of Waiting, Wonder and Renewal, (Paperback)
• Author: Claudia Dobson-Largie
• ISBN: 9798184597478
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-27
• Page Count: 236