Living kidney donation requires a time commitment. This can impact on your financial situation. You may need time away from work to attend the various tests and appointments for the evaluation process. The living donor is usually advised to stay off work for a period of four to six weeks after the surgery to allow for healing. There may also be expenses related to travel, accommodations, and childcare. There are some options to assist in the reduction of costs associated with kidney donation and the social worker can provide this information to you upon request.
