It has been awhile since anyone posted to this, but I do have some hope seeing that others are having issues with their adrenal function post left donor nephrectomy. When I first started looking for this in 2009, I couldn't find anything really. I donated in late 2003 and have been "sick" ever since. I didn't realize that something was really wrong until after the birth of my second child in 2008. Until that point, I just thought I worked a lot and was tired. After the birth, I started to have many more symptoms of adrenal fatigue/insufficiency. I went to an endocrinologist, but when she tested it (reluctantly) she said I was fine. After a little more searching, I went to another doctor who used a saliva test. She said that I did have a problem with my adrenal function and gave me some expensive supplements to take. They sort of helped, but were very expensive. Some days, I have some good energy and most days I don't. I have also had hormone issues, hair loss, weight gain, brain fog/memory issues, and if I get sick... I get it way worse and for much longer than even the baby. I donated at 26 and I wish I would have known that they were going to shut off my left adrenal... my surgeon said that they take the left kidney because it is easier to reconnect in the donor... longer vein, artery, and ureter to hook up in the recipient. No mention of the adrenal gland. I will be 10 years post op this year and while I DO NOT regret giving my kidney, it has been very tough to go from an active and fit person to someone who is lethargic and tired 99% of the time. Best of luck to potential donors and their recipients... please do not even consider the left kidney for donation.