Today marks the 10th year after my kidney transplantation. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, I am taking extra precautions to avoid the virus. Being a transplant patient, puts me in a high-risk category because I am immunocompromised. That means that my immune system may not be powerful enough to fight the virus. It is a very difficult time indeed, but exceptionally exciting for me to have accomplished 10 years post transplantation. A big thank you and credit goes to the health system in Japan for the monthly check ups to ensure that I am healthy. Now that we are in Sydney without Medicare (as we are on a working visa), it is entirely my responsibility to keep myself healthy. To appreciate the second chance that I was given, I plan to reduce my weight to keep my health at the optimum level.
Today is also Tanabata in Japan, a special celebration in Japan. A special day to mark the special gift that I have been bestowed with.
As I mentioned earlier, I plan to reduce my weight and aim for a healthier and longer graft survival. I hope to post more about this progress. Till, then happy 10th 'birthday' to me. A great gratitude to my selfless donor (salute).
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