Hi @ellenos, I add my welcome. You may also be interested in following the Kidney group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/kidney-conditions/

All the best with your GI appointment next week. Have you started to organize your questions in a list?

@nancykeenan, it sounds like you have some lingering questions since your phone consultation with your gastro. Do you have access to a patient portal or nurse with this gastro to get clarification?