I’ve been “rocking on” with one kidney since 1988, that’s the year my sister got her transplant. I didn’t even miss ski season that year. Since then I took up whitewater rafting (including guide school), even rafting all over the Yucatan in Mexico.
Having only one kidney never stopped me from doing anything that I wanted to, nor have I ever really worried about it. What I did think was that my sister was not on dialysis and that she got a new lease on life with her new kidney. Advances in transplantation are pretty amazing these days, quite a bit different than when I donated. I love stories about the donor chains and stranger donations.
Wow! You have certainly been living life to the fullest since donating to your sister in 1988! Thank you so much for sharing, and rock on, Jennifer! Best wishes to you and your sister!