Additional doctor appointments

[Fabkiwi06]

I'm finally getting all the testing fine to get on the transplant list! Yay! Being young and in relative good health, I haven't had to undergo too much official testing.

Since I know I'll have to be super careful with procedures post transplant, are there any appointments that you would recommend I get done prior to getting sliced? So far, my only extra one I can think of is the dentist.

[Deanne]

I'm sorry no one saw this before!

If you're over 50, a colonoscopy.
Eye appointment
Any "annual" stuff. If you're female, a pap smear. I don't know what you'd need if you're a male.
If you have any other medical issues, be current on appointments for them.
Pneumonia shot.
Hepatitis A and B series.
Tetanus shot.
I think I had to get an updated MMRI shot.

Basically, get vaccinated for everything under the sun!

[MooseMom]

Most, if not all, transplant centers require that you go to the dentist before you can be officially listed.

If you are over 50, you may want to consider a shingles vax since you will be unable to get it after tx (it's a live vax). 

Good luck!

[Simon Dog]

I was not required to get any dental documentation, and my rectal probe was up2date, however, I was required to visit an infection disease specialist.   No, she didn't check to see if I was infected - it was a review of all my vaccinations.   We weren't sure if I had a measles vaccine, so I got that one done (already had the shingles vaccine,  which I had requested for the reason you gave).    I also noticed my primary MD is more aggressive about vaccinating me because of my ESRD - I am below the age at which the pneumonia vaccine is recommended, but he pushed me to get it (which, interestingly enough, was offered by my dialysis clinic at a later appointment).

If you are over 50, you may want to consider a shingles vax since you will be unable to get it after tx (it's a live vax). 

You might want to ask you MD about this vaccine if you are a transplant candidate under 50 as well.

[Deanne]

If you are over 50, you may want to consider a shingles vax since you will be unable to get it after tx (it's a live vax). 

Even under 50. I was 49 and my nephrologist wrote me an exception letter so I could get the shingles vaccine.

[Fabkiwi06]

Thanks guys. 

Technically, the only additional test they are requiring before in listed is the lady doctor. Being young (under 30), it sounds like I get to skip a lot of the "typical" testing. I just really want to be sure I'm dotting my i's and crossing my t's here.

Definitely need to check on all my shots though. Thanks for the reminder!