Thank you for the response. 1. I will most definitely continue to follow the healthy lifestyle. 2. I do not trust my physicians, several reasons, one example - two weeks ago I visited my Urologist, when the blood was drawn for this latest lab, it was a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, and as indicated in my original post the eGFR was 53, based on creatinine. During that visit, I asked the Urologist his opinion on doing a C - Cystatin eGFR test to get a more steady eGFR result, as it’s my understanding that the C-Cystatin test is influenced by less factors. He responded “ a what test?” . I said a C - Cystatin eGFR test and showed him on my phone what it was. He said “ I have never even heard of that test”. This is a board certified Urologist, with 20 years experience, at the largest Urology practice in Florida, USA. ????? 3. I do not yet have a nephrologist, I have an appointment with one in 2 months, ( I just made it, first available date). 4. I will definitely look into a second opinion from a transplant center. 5. I do not think I am a candidate for dialysis treatment or a transplant list, from my research, but I am already looking for a living donor.