DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver teen has had complications with her kidneys for years, including a transplant that was rejected, and now she’s finally with a new kidney that’s functioning properly.
In J anuary of last year, FOX31 told you about Davasia Goens , a girl in need of a kidney transplant for the second time. This came after her first transplant had to be removed because of a rare disease that attacks the organs, causing a rejection .
But now she’s finally gotten that kidney, and it’s taking.
Davasia, now 15, had her transplant last month. FOX31 met up with her at her home while she was making a vision board, saying she’s ready to get a job, get better grades in school and, of course, get her driver’s license — all to go along with her new lease on life.
“I decided to do a lot of things differently. Instead of being a moody teenager, I try to have positive energy. It makes me feel a lot better,” Davasia said.
Starting anew after kidney donation
A friend of a family member matched with Davasia on Sept. 29, but they had to wait for her immune system to be ready. On Jan. 10, it was time.