Days and weeks may pass while the transplant team waits for UNOS to locate the right kidney for a specific patient. During this time, the patient should prepare as much as possible and take positive steps to deal with the stresses of waiting, always staying focused on reaching the goal of transplant.

• The Telephone as a Lifeline
• Make a List and Pack Ahead of Time
• Getting to the Transplant Center
• Dealing with Pretransplant Stress