I'm 19 yrs post kidney transplant was on dialysis for 6 yrs. I was only born with one kidney had to start dialysis when I was 14 transplanted when I was 20. I don't ever regret receiving my kidney better than dialysis 3 x a week for 3 hours. Yes I'm on Prednisone but it's keeping my kidney stable as for weight gain I gain some weight plus also lost some too. I eat healthy & take care of myself always take my medication. I've never let my kidney disease get me down I won't let it define me I'm a positive person always have been & always will be !! At least I'm alive that's the main thing I take each day as it comes & make it count it's a special gift to be alive making each day the best u can !!