| Author | Subject: Re: Employment with kidney disease |
| Nancy Spaeth | Posted At 01:07:15 05/11/2003 Kerry, Susan and Amber, I have had kidney failure since 1966. I have either been going to school or working off and on all my life. I have worked full time, at the same job, steadily for the last 10 years. During that time, I lost a transplant, did 5 years of dialysis and had another transplant which I recieved 3 years ago. Working has provided me with a good income, good health insurance, a retirement fund, and a nice group of coworkers. I far prefer this life with a job, over the one I had on social security disability. I now feel fulfilled, and recieve support and respect from my children, family and friends. It took a while to build my stamina but I stuck with it and was amazed how strong I became when I worked at staying physically active. I highly recommend daily physical activity and a job. Good luck! Nancy |