I have recently returned from another fantastic week away skiing and, as is normal for me, have already started yearning for next year's trip and wanting to start planning it! We have always enjoyed a winter holiday skiing more than a summer holiday lounging on the beach but I am wondering how long I will be able to manage it. We also really enjoy walking holidays with the dogs and other energetic type activities. My question is, can any of you give me some idea of how long I will manage these kind of active holidays (particularly the skiing)? For the first time ever, I am hesitating before booking next year's trip for example. My kidney function is still pretty good (GFR around 20). However, looking at my Renal Patient View, going back over years, from the time my GFR dipped below the 60 mark, I can see I lose approximately 5.5% a year. I know that there are some years that this can stabilise and stick. I also appreciate I could get a bug and lose a huge amount in the space of a few weeks. But - should the 5% trend continue for me and I find myself this time next year with around 14/15%, would I still be able to ski like I do now??
I am very aware that to some of you, who are struggling with dialysis/seriously low function and just trying to manage getting through an ordinary day, this question may seem incredibly trivial/self indulgent!
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