'I held on and I'm a fighter.' David March survived a months-long battle with COVID-19 but is now facing a new challenge, caused in part by the virus.
LA HABRA, Calif. -- Nearly two years after a months-long battle against COVID-19, David March thought he would be back to fishing, riding his Harley, and bowling. Instead, he is in need of a new kidney."The kidney transplant, for me, is the only viable option," said March."My kidneys are functioning at less than 10%."
He is on the waiting list for a transplant. But ahead of him on that list are nearly 20,000 Californians who are also waiting for a kidney. "They say California is a 10 to 12 year wait," March said."They've also put me out-of-state, which could be anywhere from three to seven years possibly." He was diabetic before catching the virus. However, March says doctors have told him COVID-19 was a contributing factor to his kidney issues. He needs dialysis three days a week.
"I just rest, come home," March said."Normally I'll sit in a chair and fall asleep that evening, and sometimes even the next day I'm still pretty tired and wiped out.""Thank God I held on and I'm a fighter," said March."I wasn't ready. Even with what's happened I am just still very happy to be here. I never take anything for granted I just have a positive attitude and you know, life is good.
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