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Kidney Function egfr

Ive been concerned about my kidney function for a while as Im 52 and was getting egfr's of 65 and even 45 (even w the cystatin C method. I found a calcultion that adjusts for BMI (uses height & weight) that gave me a boost to 93.5 mL/min (squared). Is this Cockcroft gault equation accurate?

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Cystatin C

Hi Peter, in your recent AMA you discussed goals for eGFR; however, I don’t remember you mentioning a goal for Cystatin C. What do you look for please? Thank you very much!

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Gallbladder

What is gallbladder sludge and how to get rid of it. Thank you

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Appendix

What is the function of the appendix and what is the consequence of removal please? Thank you very much!

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Having rotator cuff surgery I

What are some good supplements to take for post-surgery? Any other recommendations to speed up recovery?