Fighting to endure what "life" I have left. I prefer to make my own way however being in a wheelchair with amputations thanks to one hospital and a few doctors that didn't know what they were doing and had to transfer me. No energy due to the kidney failure; times have become a struggle. I either lost, sold or abandoned everything I have been living for. I'm not sure what the future holds; I just hope for peace of mind at the end of the day. I cannot count on or expect a transplant even though I made the "list" there are a LOT of people on the last.

My name is David Danner. I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, and an eye disease that could leave me blind at any point. Surgery was performed, but it has no guarantees.

Stage 5 end-of-life kidney failure has occurred, resulting in relying on dialysis 3 times a week to stay alive, unless a transplant becomes a possibility. Unfortunately, also at this time, I'm suffering from side effects that come with kidney loss. My legs and feet have swelled with horrible inflammation and have caused possibly irreversible damage, leaving me fighting to keep my feet. For the past 9 months, I've lived in a hospital, getting treated by the wound care unit and completely bed-bound.

These events have forced me to take a medical leave from work, and I can no longer physically endure activity for an unforeseen amount of time.

I am NOT one to ask for a handout; however, at this time, I am at the mercy of everything and appreciate any kind of help for those who can and are willing.

UPDATE:

I've been talking to God. I am thankful for finding the strength to start standing and walking in the house. (Still eto take my wheelchair wherever I go) Some days I don't feel so weak.

My own mother has taken me in so I would not be in a home or homeless. The The only other thing that I wish besides getting better is to be able to do something for her.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Praying for a brighter future one step at a time. Literally. May your day be most excellent