@mrainne Our bodies are a miracle machine. How so many different systems work together everyday is astounding! We learn to adapt to slow changes, not realizing something might be wrong. That often is the story with kidney disease, as it often comes on very slowly. It is not until we start to get treatment that we understand or realize that we haven't felt 100% for a while [sometimes a long time!].

I know many people who have started the search for a living kidney donor before they are officially qualified to be listed. 20% eGFR is the magic number to get listed on the transplant list. But getting a preemptive transplant can happen before that level. There is a lot to do to be active on the transplant list, physical/mental/lifestyle evaluations to be done. Have you considered looking for a living donor?
Ginger