@lucindasto, I want to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am happy for you to have found some encouragement and support already by reading what others have shared. That is what Mayo Connect is all about -Patients sharing, asking questions, and supporting others who are like themselves.

I certainly send you my thoughts, hopes,and wishes for a satisfactory meet-up with your nephrologist next week. It sounds like this might be a new referral for you. So I have found some information that I would like to share with you as you prepare for your appointment. Here is a link to the Diagnosis and Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease - where you will find the section - Preparing for your appointment. It suggests taking a family member or friend along if possible, because it can be hard to remember everything that the doctor will tell you. There is also a list of basic questions to ask your doctor.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354527
Thank you for reaching out today.
I look forward to hearing how your appointment goes for you. Let me know if you have any questions.

@lucindasto Sending you positive and healing thoughts. Glad you've joined us!