It isn't a good idea. You probably won't get sick after one beer a month for a few months, but eventually you will die.

My dad had a perfect transplant; my uncle gave him the kidney. It was fine drinking for a few years, but after 6 years his kidney rejected and he died of Malnutrition and TTP. That kidney should have lasted much longer.

I'd give my life to see him again; I would die for just 5 minutes with him. I miss him terribly. Just when we thought he was gonna be okay, he had a couple beers and died.

I'm not saying it will happpen to you. But if it's ONE BEER A MONTH anyway, WHY RISK YOUR HEALTH, YOUR LIFE?

Please think about it. Is the buzz worth chopping your kidney's life expectancy and your lifes expectancy in half?

God bless you.

Love,
A Girl Missing Her Daddy

Making it regular will defenitely affect your health.I also underwent transplantation 4 years back. After 3rd year I started drinking, in a very controlled manner. Once in 4 or 5 months. Dont make it a habit...Do enjoy you life, but remember the person who had donated the Kidney...

Tranplant patients are on a variety of different medications to among other things prevent rejection. Some of these medications may produce adverse effects when combined with alcohol. This is a question best answered by your physicans.

I had my transplant 4 and half years ago, I started to drink diet beer after three years(occasionally). But I don't recommend this. Because I had swollen angles once I had beer. then stopped this. PLEASE DON'T DO IT.

iam 39 yrs old, had kidney tranplant in 1994, ie.15 yrs back.. i doo take alcohol, occassionally, once a month or so,

First, Everyone is different. You know your body the best. If you feel that enjoying 1 or 2 beers a month while out to dinner with friends or family, and your blood tests continue to look normal then it stands to reason it's not affecting you negatively. However, if your levels change after a night out then you know it's interacting with the absorption rate of the anti-rejection medication and you need to re-evaluate what your doing. My first kidney transplant was donated by my father. I was 13 years old and got a full 18 years out of the kidney. (very good) I was on an assortment of anti-rejection medications and when I turned 21 I did start to drink. I also did the (college years of drinking here and there). My blood levels remained normal even with the drinking. I just received my second transplant about a month ago and am dong ok. The doctors will tell you no alcohol and I understand where they're coming from. However, remember that alcohol is processed through the liver and the fluid is pulled out through the kidneys. So, by design your working the liver not the kidneys. Just keep an eye on your blood levels and be honest with your Nephrologist. If you tell him you have a beer here and there and your levels have remained the same I think he/she wont have an issue. Good Luck!