Today we learned the results of the GFR test. The donor coordinator called. I have been medically disqualified.
To medically qualify as a kidney donor the acceptable GFR result range is 90 to 120. My result was 86.8. Close but no cigar- so to speak. It was explained that although there is nothing medically wrong with my kidneys they are not efficient enough for donation. Having only one of my kidneys would not be sufficient to maintain my health. In addition, one of my kidneys would not function well enough to sustain Heather's needs. I asked if there was anything I could do to improve and was gently told that as we age (meaning I am OLD) our kidneys also age.
This leaves us with only prayer and positive thoughts that a kidney will somehow appear.
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