Kidney Transplant, 6 years post.

[Ladybug_05]

Hello All,

It has been quite some time since I've last posted, and a lot has changed. As in the title, I've just celebrated 6 years post kidney transplant on January 8th. For some stats: my creatine was last 0.86 and my gfr is 89. I have also developed medication-induced diabetes type 2 as of year 4. I was pre-diabetic for a year. My A1C is 6.7, but metformin was not a good match for me. That is a story I will not be sharing.

I'm managing with diet, and I have gained about 60lbs since my transplant 6 years ago. My heaviest I was 185lbs, and I'm currently 177.1lbs as of yesterday. I've been able to lose weight before, but due to some issues with exercise that have to do with being depressed, I gained the weight back. This time is different, though. I'm getting married in October. I think the last time I posted, I had just left a relationship of 6.5 years. I was 1 year post transplant, and the pandemic had just hit. I left because my boyfriend at the time was not a nice person, and he "didn't want a fat girlfriend." For context, I had gained 15lbs.

I met my future husband online on a dating app, and he's jumped on the health train with me since I became diabetic. He's my biggest cheerleader besides my parents, and it's made a world of difference. I've quit soda, and I'm tracking my carbs and caloric intake since I struggle with overeating. I always tell him that he can eat what he wants, but when we met he lived off Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, dairy queen, pizza, and coca-cola. I meal prep since I'm graduating from college (finally!) In March, and I'm always busy with school and work. The fact that I can work and go to school at the same time is something I never thought I could do when I went into kidney failure. I've faced a lot of my trauma surrounding my kidney failure and subsequent issues with transplant recovery as well.

I thought I would post an update, since I was so active on this page for a long time. This place and community gave me a space to talk about my kidney issues with others who knew what it was like. I found the strength to build the life that I've always wanted: a partner in life in our own place, 2 cats, building a career, and being able to live a healthy life. I'm so grateful for the little things, and the big things too!

[Younme]

So inspiring your story is. I was so depressed after being diagnosed with CKD at first. Im struggling to prevent it from progressing as far as i can. This online platform is so marvellous. Sending you positive vides.

[Ladybug_05 in reply to Younme]

My CKD was from birth and I made it to 20 years old before my single kidney failed. It was a progressive form of CKD as well. You can do it!

[douniayoussef]

Congratulations

[Darlenia]

Appreciate your update! I love hearing your story on navigating the road of life. It's so motivating for all us (diagnosed/caregivers) to hear good news. And I'm incredibly happy that your partner is supporting you and you're supporting him. It makes a world of difference when there is mutual love and care. Wishing both of you a fulfilling, and healthy life!

[Beachgirl32]

thanks for your update sound like your journey is doing good now . Hope your health stay good

[Aidancree]

thanks for updating us and sharing your story, and for never giving up

[drmind]

Yay, for you. Keep it up and keep posting and letting us know how things are going.

[nonna70]

Absolutely!

[allene7]

You have over come so much. Congratulations. I loved reading your story thanks for sharing.