Protecting Your Health and Kidney Transplant

Your transplant team will give you exact instructions about when you can resume your normal daily activates. However, here are some general guidelines to follow:

	Stay away from people who are obviously sick
	Get into the habit of washing you hands frequently
	Try to avoid crowded areas, such as theaters, airports, and public transportation—at least for the first few months
	Do not, under any circumstances, change kitty litter boxes or birdcages; they can be major sources of infection
	Do not garden, dig in the dirt, or mow the lawn until you have permission from the transplant team
	Avoid extended exposure to the sun and wear a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (at least SPF 30) when you're outside
	Avoid lifting heavy objects and performing heavy physical labor until you have the transplant team's permission (at least 6 to 10 weeks after your discharge)
	Obtain your transplant team's permission before doing push-ups or sit-ups or participating in contact sports or other activities that may put pressure on you incision
	Get the transplant team's permission before driving or returning to work or school

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