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More Than a Match

were no complications, maintaining my remaining kidney would be
my responsibility. While it is possible to live a normal and active life

with only one kidney, it’s important for me to make healthy lifestyle
choices. I would need to maintain a healthy diet, avoid salt, drink lots
of water and exercise regularly. I would also need to have an annual
check-up. Having a major operation, a permanent scar, upheaval
to my life for ten months, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle was a
worthwhile sacrifice for my brother’s life.

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