My journey

[TSBV]

I'm 66. I started taking blood pressure pills at 40. Until 2 years ago I was very active even with the decline of my kidneys. I taught a high impact dance class lifted weights, camped, fish, hunt, bike, walk and a artist/ crafter. When I got to 10 GFR.i basically quit everything except my full time job. My job is after school programming. Which luckily is not very physical. Now I'm on Home PD. I have more energy. Started an exercise routine. That's going slowly cuz I've been a pud for a year and half. I'm going camping over labor day weekend for 5 days on the river. I tent it with all the trimmings. I now do only 2 exchanges a day. I was at 4. because I have animals I chose to do manual. My animals sleep in my bed and they are old, like me. Lol 😆 So doing 2 exchanges a day frees me up for more activities again. I did quit couple of board positions that hope to join again after transplant. Fingers crossed soon. I have over 3 years on the list but I was deactivate for 2 because of breat cancer caught super early and only did radiation. I have a very supportive family. My older sister had a transplant 17 years ago and my son had one year and a half ago

[Luvkids]

your story is amazing and inspiring! Best of luck to you!

[Darlenia]

You're a warrior looking on the bright side of things! Keep on keeping on!

[howietung]

I hope everything goes well for you Is kidney disease a problem runs in your family?

[TylerPeyton]

how long do your exchanges take? Is that 7 days a week? I am also Kidney disease/type 1 diabetes.