[header] How to help someone recover from a kidney transplant [title] Keep track of information at the hospital. [step] During the procedure itself, trust the transplant team to do their job. You can help by ensuring that all of the recipient's medical records and insurance information are ready for the hospital's consideration. 
Further, write down anything the medical team tells you about how to help the recipient recover. Pay particular attention to advice about medication, lab tests, and other aspects of necessary follow-up care.