Posted by Bill (other posts) on January 29, 2014 at 00:02:57 Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: New avatar photo! Progress made! posted by Ted on January 28, 2014 at 07:27:31:
: My health continues to challenge me sometimes. I have been on dialysis going on 3 years now. I have been to Nashville twice to be evaluated to stay on the transplant list. The VA considers me an ideal candidate for a transplant.
: Ted
I'm sorry when I read that you're having kidney problems. Mine got damaged during an autoimmune condition I had for several years beginning in 2006, but now finally going into remission. So far my kidneys are functioning but the lab reports say not that well. I don't feel anything different from it though. I saw my kidney doctor today. He said so far it's been stable, though performance may gradually decline as I get older. One good bit of news; he took me off blood pressure meds because the high blood pressure I got in 2006 has finally gone away. I'm always happy to go off a med!
The autoimmune condition left me with several systems weakened. I walked the three miles home from the doctor's today. Ten years ago I could have done in in an hour. It took me closer to two. But it was a beautiful day, and I am happy to still be here!
Wishing you the best,
Bill