@mariasophia Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! We are a chatty group who encourage each other to walk. There is no contest, it is what you can do as an individual. I am Stage 4 kidney disease, with other health issues. My long walks of years ago, have slowly down-trended to "how far can I go today", and that is okay! Just get out and move. A good pair of shoes, dressed weather appropriate, a bottle of water to keep hydrated, and off you go! I use trekking poles to assist in doing steady strides, and keep balance. You probably know that if you speak to your primary care and nephrologist, and tell them your plan to start walking, they will applaud and encourage you!

I see you signed up as a member almost 2 years ago, and perhaps you have been reading posts all along. What prompted you to do your first post? I hope to "see" you here again!
Ginger

Welcome to the group, we have a great group and are certainly forgiving when there is a need. I would think that you have a trusted physician who is following you closely, perhaps they can connect you to a good nutritionist who can be helpful in getting you started on a good food healthy plan. Let us know what you are able to do as far as walking, do you use a walking stick or something else that can help support you with your knee. Start small, make a goal and then adjust it as you go. We are here. Check in with us when you can.