It is possible to get a kidney from a living donor. This is because the body can function normally with just one kidney, according to the Mayo Clinic. Living donors can be family members, friends, or even complete strangers, according to the American Kidney Fund. Success rates for living donor kidney transplants are a whopping 98.11% while deceased donor success rates are 94.88%, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (via Temple Health).

There Are Some Risks To Consider
Your body rejecting the new kidney is another risk. Because