LIFE AFTER TRANSPLANT

[WYOAnne]

HI

My husband and I have just gotten back from a fantastic trip to Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park! We stayed in Estes Park and spent 2 days touring & some hiking in the park. At over 12,000 ft at the top of the pass....what a view!!!

Please know that LIFE is not over with CKD.........for me it was only the beginning! My husband and I have traveled to Mexican resorts, the Caribbean and to Europe. I have seen both my daughters marry and now have 2 buddies ( my grandsons).

DO NOT GIVE UP......LIFE IS WORTH EVERYTHING!!!! Oct 15th is my 19th Transplant Anniversary! YES!!!!!

[KelliC_NKF]

LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing! Sounds like an amazing trip and also such a great message that life is not over with a kidney failure diagnosis. Thank you again for the uplifting message!

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to KelliC_NKF]

Thanks Kelli! The NKF is also writing an article about me and not only about my life after transplant, but everything I did to find a living donor. Should be soon, since I was interviewed a couple weeks ago and I sent pictures last week. Really exciting....anyway I can help out others with our "game of LIFE." Giving back is so rewarding!!

[KelliC_NKF in reply to WYOAnne]

Awesome! Please share it here when it comes out!

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to KelliC_NKF]

Will do. I think it came about after taking the PEER MENTOR training.

[Kt4920 in reply to WYOAnne]

Yes, please share!

[3kidney]

Wow, 19 years! That is awesome. You are so right, life is worth everything. Thanks for sharing the picture and your enthusiasm for life. Can’t wait to read the article about you.

Keep smiling!!

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to 3kidney]

Thanks 3kidney! Take care. Keep in touch!

[Skevi]

Thanks for the inspiring post!!!!😘🙏🏻

[Bobbiereed NKF Ambassador]

Now this post is really a positive inspiration for others. Thank you for posting.

[Kt4920]

This is incredible to hear! We keep hearing negative stories so it's really discouraging for our family.

[anne627]

That’s great, Anne. My husband and I just celebrated our 50th wedding Anniversary on Friday. Before I had my transplant 24 years ago, I never thought I would live that long and enjoy so much. Happy Anniversary.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to anne627]

Congrats on your 50th Wedding anniversary! My husband and I celebrated 46 years this last August. 24 Years and living well with your new kidney is definitely something to celebrate. Thanks for sharing!

[anne627]

Congratulations on your 46th Anniversary. Many more happy and healthy years together.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to anne627]

Thanks so much! Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing!

[Gotthecall_123]

Hi great to know I just had my 9 month anniversary can’t wait for 1 year🙏🙏😝

[horsie63]

I'm just starting the transplant journey, just referred by neph, but right now my biggest issue is the fatigue, low appetite, and nausea putting a cramp in my lifestyle. I used to do ultramarathons but now just walking 30 min is all I can do.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to horsie63]

I know it is hard, but try to walk every day. It does help for when you do get your transplant