Son 3 Years Post Transplant

[Worrieddad2020]

I gave my son a kidney 3 years ago, and was wondering what the average GFR rates were for people post op. His are GFR of 120 to 110 and cret 84. Thanks

[LisaSnow]

Those are very good numbers.

[Worrieddad2020 in reply to LisaSnow]

Thank you. Was just wondering what others experience are

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

I am 25 years post transplant and my eGFR is 69

[Darlenia]

Agree with LisaSnow. Those are good numbers. The higher of eGFR and the lower the creatinine the better. My husband is 3.5 years post and his eGFR is around 50 and his creatinine is around 1.4. His team is happy with that. Your son's numbers are better than my husband's.

For men, creatinine levels are usually in the range of 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL (61.9 to 114.9 µmol/L). And the same goes for an eGFR above 60. I'm pretty sure these ranges are based on those with two kidneys. Your son (and you) are functioning with one kidney. Simply keep in mind that one kidney rarely reaches the levels that two kidneys display - so he's doing very well.

[Worrieddad2020 in reply to Darlenia]

EGfr is now 120 cret is 0.8 so happy with that. Thank you

[Darlenia in reply to Worrieddad2020]

That's exceptional, imo. My husband's deceased donor match was average, had some pre-existing issues, and came off a pump; you probably gave your son a kidney with a better match and no conditions accompanied with quick placement.

[Worrieddad2020 in reply to Darlenia]

That’s great. Thank you. Never stop worrying though

[Darlenia in reply to Worrieddad2020]

True. I remind myself daily not to import troubles/worries. Caught myself crying in a hallway a few years ago and planning a life alone (as well as my husband's funeral) when he was actually alive and in his hospital bed. I suddenly realized I had devoted precious energy and feelings to a imaginary scenario...days that could have been nice and productive. So I try to let tomorrow take care of tomorrow; no borrowing trouble and darkness. Hard to do with our powerful, often uncontrollable, brains...but the more I work on it, the better I do. It's a journey. Hugs!

[Worrieddad2020 in reply to Darlenia]

You’re absolutely right. Stay strong and live in the moment