CKD stage 5 is often referred to as ESRD, end-stage renal disease or kidney failure. It is the final stage of kidney disease, in which the kidneys have nearly lost all their ability to perform their functions, and the GFR drops to less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m².

Life after a kidney transplant can be as fulfilling and productive as it was before. The key to recovery and maintaining your new found health is moderation and understanding your body’s limits.