08/03/2025
Kidney update:
On June 30th I went to my nephrologist and my GFR was 14, which means my kidneys are functioning at 14% only. Dr. Price, my nephrologist, suggested it was time to start thinking about dialysis. So, I made the appointment with the vascular surgeon, Dr. Joels, at University Surgical Associates. I am scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday, August 13th for an AV fistula to create the dialysis access. They will connect an artery to a vein in my left arm. When I went back to Dr. Price on July 29th, my GFR went up to 16! So that was good news and will possibly give me extra time to let my fistula mature for dialysis. I go back September 29th to see Dr. Price to make a decision when to start dialysis. I am having symptoms from the kidney failure such as extreme fatigue, nausea, headaches, leg cramps, swelling, and brain fog. I have to rest more frequently. Please pray for the AV fistula surgery to go well and if I need dialysis that I will have a positive experience. I’m still looking for a living kidney donor. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Thank you for all your prayers!
