Arizona man removed from kidney transplant list days before surgery

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Scottsdale man said he was just days away from receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant when he was suddenly removed from the waiting list, a decision that could have life-or-death consequences.

David Pickle told 12News he had been working toward a transplant for years after a shocking diagnosis upended what he described as an active, healthy lifestyle.

“I was swimming laps, I was hiking,” Pickle said. “I was in some of the best shape of my life.”…

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