Yep, Mr Optomistic is throwing in the towel. I have to let you know that I am feeing like crap.
Back when my eGFR ( a calculated number to represent the percentage let of my Kidneys) was at 11-13 the Renal clinic said many people in this state have symptoms that are tough to handle and they start dialysis. I was feeling fine. Maybe I needed a nap in the arvo but that was it. Also at this time I was afraid the Dialysis would throw off the balance and I would feel sick when I wasn't.
Now I'm at eGFR of 7 and my new symptoms include Vertigo, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea. So now I'm looking forward to starting Dialysis. I get windows of a few hours hours each day when I feel okay and the rest I'm sleeping.
I'm not sure of how well my fistula is developing and not sure if I still have to wait some more to get started but I'm happy to start when they say.
On a lighter note Doc Shozenbootzen had cleared me on my first hurdle to getting a kidney transplant. He has declared that he (and the Hosp. Oncology group) have no reason to say I can't have a transplant. That now goes to the PAHospital Transplant unit for assessment. If they say I'm worthy of taking the time and effort to transplant they they will begin to assess my potential donors.
I have 5 people that have all done initial checks with their doctors to see if they are healthy enough to do a Live Donor Transplant to me. I'm pretty blessed to have family and friends that would take this risk and give me one of their Kidneys. I only need one kidney so assessments will take place to see which of my benefactors will be the one.
That make me feel a whole lot better already!
More later, Chris
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