NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A 14-year-old from Murfreesboro received a successful kidney transplant after desperately searching for a life-saving donor.
Leaven Wilson, who was previously in Stage 4 kidney failure, underwent surgery to receive a donor kidney last week. His father, Elijah Wilson, told WSMV4 it was a successful operation at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Leaven was discharged on June 30. His dad said he has checks every other day, and doctors are pleased with progress. The checks will decrease in frequency from weekly, to monthly, to every six months. Leaven will remain in Colorado for the duration of that year, as his dad said it’s medically safer…