question: I keeep getting kidney infections one bad one a year and when i was in hospital the consultant reccomended that i should think of removal of left kidney as it only functions 25 percent this is a huge decision and very upsetting!!! I am 27 and wanted to start a family soon so any help would be handy!!! I have also suffered since i was in my early teens and have had it on and off since then i just want the best for my future.