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Most kidney donors live normal lives with one kidney. Once you recover from surgery, you will be able to return to your normal activities. Here's what you need to know about home care after surgery.

You had a procedure called a nephrectomy to remove a kidney because one of your kidneys was not working correctly or because there was a tumor. You can live a normal, healthy life with one kidney.

A groin hernia is when a small sac of intestine or fat pokes through a weak area of muscle into the lower abdomen. The weak area of muscle is formed that way before birth. The sac is formed by tissue that lines the abdomen. This kind of hernia usually happens on one side of the groin. 

Your calorie needs are about 1,000 calories a day. These are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 1,200 calories a day. These are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 1,400 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 1,600 calories a day. Here are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 1,800 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 2,200 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.