Carl's Story

Carl was first detected with kidney disease in 1984. After 20 years of difficult but good health management, he reached end-stage renal failure, which he was then undertaking renal dialysis. 3 months later, Carl was lucky to receive a kidney transplant.

Upon receiving his transplant, Carl endured a lot of setbacks in terms of health and recovery as well as managing his finances and supporting his family. After his transplant procedure and waking up, Carl felt a great and overwhelming emotional experience of entering a new life. It was a hard but rewarding experience going through such a life-changing process of kidney transplant.

That was not the end for Carl's hardships though, as 18 months after the transplant he suffered significant pain and setbacks. He received good counselling help to implement good strategies to manage his setbacks. As a result he's had a over 4 and a half years of good health. He's changed a great deal emotionally since the transplant.