Diet with one Kidney
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kidney dietTime2luv said:Diet with one Kidney
Frank,
I've been trying to find out this exact same thing but with no support yet. Hopefully someone will have some suggestions for us. Like you all I was told was limit sodium and protein. My Doctor said no protein shakes or high protein diet plans. But other than that I don't really know how much protein I should or should not have. Hope someone can answer this for us. I lost my right Kidney January 2006 and discovered cancer in Left Kidney Sept 2009. Small spot at this time so watching and nervously waiting for another MRI in March.
I recently started a site about kidney diets.
The kidney diet site has only a few articles so far, but I am adding to it regularly.
I also have some kidney diet articles
I will keep adding to it.0 -
Hi Jim!Digger95 said:Vegetarian Diet
Hiya Von55!
I don't check the board as often as I should so I'm sorry it took me this long to reply. Glad to meet another vegetarian! How did your surgery go last week? I must admit that I was an idiot and smoked for over twenty years, so a good clean diet is even more important for folks like us. After trying several different diets after my surgery I've found that a vegetarian diet has been the most beneficial for me. I don't push it on others... it is simply what works best for me.
Hope all is going well with you and that you are recovering nicely from your surgery.
Jim
Thanks for your comments and kind thoughts- my surgery went really well, thanks ( at least I hope so- Drs appt on Thursday- fingers crossed!). I'm still in a lot of pain- it was an open partial so the incision has its own zip code- but it gets better every day. My appetite isn't good, but I always have a big juice cocktail every day with wheatgrass (yuck),acai berries, Vit C etc & it really helps.
I agree with not pushing vegetarianism on others bit! I gave up all meat for humanitarian reasons a long time ago, but even though I'm still very anti-cruelty there are so many health benefits that there's no way I could ever go back. Teach by example, that's the ticket! I sometimes miss the ease of cooking meat meals though- it's a real no-brainer, whereas a lot of thought usually goes into making soy & veggies seem interesting. Any recipes you'd be willing to pass on would be gratefully received!
Cheers, Von0 -
Diet Suggestions
I learned a lot from a book called "The Cure" By Timothy Brantley , it's about the benefits of a natural diet, it's not easy to adapt to at first but considering what it does for your body makes it easy. There's also a book called "Juicing For Life" By Cherie Calbom and Maureen Keane, it has a lot of great recipes for everything from colds to cancer. IT REALLY WORKS, I'VE TALKED TO SURVIVORS WHO WERE GIVIN 3 MOS TO LIVE BY THEIR DOCTORS, WHO WERE LIVING BY THIS "NATURAL" METHOD. HOPE THIS HELPS.0 -
diet and otc medsejneary said:Dietician and Nephrologist Suggestions
In February, I had a radical right nephrecotmy to remove am 8CM RCC.
Since then, I have seen a dietician and a nephrologist. The following is a list of things that I was told through these visits:
The primary things to be concerned with as far as kidney health are
1. Blood pressure (Should be as low as possible) so reduce sodium (2-3G/day max)
2. Protein 1G/KG/day OR 1G/2.2lbs/day
So, if you are 165lbs, you can have a max of 75 grams of protein FROM ALL SOURCES
3. AVOID NSAI's (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Alieve)
Those were the big three from the Nephrologist.
The Nutritionist had the following advice:
In addition to lowering sodium and protein, you have to add high calorie foods to retain your weight. These include fats/oils, fruit juices and dried fruits. These will help replace the intake of calories from the elimination of protein and meats.
Foods to choose from the guide:
Milk: Fresh Whole or lowfat, 1/2 cup has 4 grams of protein
Meat: All types, Lean 7 grams of protein per ounce
Eggs: 1 egg equivalent to 1 ounce of lean meat 7 grams protein
Cheese: Same as meats, 1 ounce cheese has 7 grams protein
Beans: 1/2 Cup
Nuts: 1/4 Cup
other foods to eat...
Fruits (from 0 to 5 grams per 1/2 cup serving depening on fruit)
Other sources of protein are in breads as follows:
the following are worth 2 grams of protein each:
1 slice of bread
1/2 bagel
1/2 hamburger bun
1/2 english muffin
4 medium bread sticks
5 low sodium crackers
and the list goes on. This can be found online...
Vegtables contain some protein but they are generally low in protein which is a great reason to start eating more of them as they have lots of benefit, health wise, and you can eat more without going over the protein limit. Same with fruit.
The bottom line is stated above in the list of things to avoid, salt, lot of protein and NSAID drugs.
I have a pamphlet that talks about dietary needs if anyone would like a copy, i can scan it in and email...
Good luck!!!
John
Hi John...thanks so much for sharing the diet info...I'm amazed the lack of info doctors don't provide post-op.Anyways I'm thankful for this site so that I can look for guidance if needed.I've always eaten a healthy diet,but didn't do alot of exercise other than daily walks....I think exercise and diet is the key to fighting cancer.I've made some more changes to my diet,no longer using non-dairy for coffee,unsalted butter instead of margarine.I also pray alot....I'm 3 mos post-op for left kidney,tumor was found by accident on ct scan done in Aug.had surgery on Sept 7th.My tumor was 5.6 cm stage 3 agressive,so I am pretty lucky that cancer was contained in the kidney and hadn't spread to other organs.First follow-up w/urology will in 6 mos,so I'm working on being positive until then.I believe with prayer diet and exercise the outlook will be promising in March.Good luck to you..keep the faith0 -
Right Kidney Removed Feb. 2010ejneary said:Dietician and Nephrologist Suggestions
In February, I had a radical right nephrecotmy to remove am 8CM RCC.
Since then, I have seen a dietician and a nephrologist. The following is a list of things that I was told through these visits:
The primary things to be concerned with as far as kidney health are
1. Blood pressure (Should be as low as possible) so reduce sodium (2-3G/day max)
2. Protein 1G/KG/day OR 1G/2.2lbs/day
So, if you are 165lbs, you can have a max of 75 grams of protein FROM ALL SOURCES
3. AVOID NSAI's (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Alieve)
Those were the big three from the Nephrologist.
The Nutritionist had the following advice:
In addition to lowering sodium and protein, you have to add high calorie foods to retain your weight. These include fats/oils, fruit juices and dried fruits. These will help replace the intake of calories from the elimination of protein and meats.
Foods to choose from the guide:
Milk: Fresh Whole or lowfat, 1/2 cup has 4 grams of protein
Meat: All types, Lean 7 grams of protein per ounce
Eggs: 1 egg equivalent to 1 ounce of lean meat 7 grams protein
Cheese: Same as meats, 1 ounce cheese has 7 grams protein
Beans: 1/2 Cup
Nuts: 1/4 Cup
other foods to eat...
Fruits (from 0 to 5 grams per 1/2 cup serving depening on fruit)
Other sources of protein are in breads as follows:
the following are worth 2 grams of protein each:
1 slice of bread
1/2 bagel
1/2 hamburger bun
1/2 english muffin
4 medium bread sticks
5 low sodium crackers
and the list goes on. This can be found online...
Vegtables contain some protein but they are generally low in protein which is a great reason to start eating more of them as they have lots of benefit, health wise, and you can eat more without going over the protein limit. Same with fruit.
The bottom line is stated above in the list of things to avoid, salt, lot of protein and NSAID drugs.
I have a pamphlet that talks about dietary needs if anyone would like a copy, i can scan it in and email...
Good luck!!!
John
Hi John, Thanks for the information. I have been tied up going thru Bladder cancer treatments and had not taken the time to check out eating for one kidney. They found the kidney cancer and had to do the open type surgery. Then when I went in four months later to get the all clear results I got the news that I now had bladder cancer. I am going to Tampa in the morning to see what they want to do next. I have had bcg treatments and tumors removed and more treatments and 1 tumor this past time so doin't know what I will find out tomorrow about the last tumor removal and biopsy done January 19th,2011. But I really want to thank you for the info for the kidney removal food to eat. When I had a ct scan they said they had to hydrate me for one hour and one hour after to clear out the iodine from my other kidney and liver. Have you been told this? There are other things also you are not supossed to take medicine wise. I plan on checking this out later, but like I say the bladder cancer has taken the front seat for now. Take care and glad you are doing so well.
Fran0 -
my diet seems to work
I am a 30 year survivor of renal cell carcinoma so I hope my experience counts for something. My tumor was gigantic. size of a football. I went on a fairly low protein diet and never eat red meat anymore. It makes me feel tired. I also gave up hard liquor and just do moderate amounts of wine or beer. I suppose if you were inclined, it'd be best to give those up too. I take good amounts of B vitamins and when I was post surgery did 2000 mg of Vit C a day sometimes more.
Keeping protein low will be your friend. Eating 75 mg a day would be an outrageous day for me and not acceptable. Make sure you get enough oils, avocado, olive oil etc. and get down to a much lower level of protein grams. Good luck. MB0 -
ps on blood levelsMandyBear said:my diet seems to work
I am a 30 year survivor of renal cell carcinoma so I hope my experience counts for something. My tumor was gigantic. size of a football. I went on a fairly low protein diet and never eat red meat anymore. It makes me feel tired. I also gave up hard liquor and just do moderate amounts of wine or beer. I suppose if you were inclined, it'd be best to give those up too. I take good amounts of B vitamins and when I was post surgery did 2000 mg of Vit C a day sometimes more.
Keeping protein low will be your friend. Eating 75 mg a day would be an outrageous day for me and not acceptable. Make sure you get enough oils, avocado, olive oil etc. and get down to a much lower level of protein grams. Good luck. MB
My cholesterol is way under 200 and my HDL Good Cholesterol is now hovering near 100. LDD and triglycerides are low! I now take fish oil and some niacin for a collateral heart problem. All seems to be working out well.0 -
Dietary Pamphletejneary said:Dietician and Nephrologist Suggestions
In February, I had a radical right nephrecotmy to remove am 8CM RCC.
Since then, I have seen a dietician and a nephrologist. The following is a list of things that I was told through these visits:
The primary things to be concerned with as far as kidney health are
1. Blood pressure (Should be as low as possible) so reduce sodium (2-3G/day max)
2. Protein 1G/KG/day OR 1G/2.2lbs/day
So, if you are 165lbs, you can have a max of 75 grams of protein FROM ALL SOURCES
3. AVOID NSAI's (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Alieve)
Those were the big three from the Nephrologist.
The Nutritionist had the following advice:
In addition to lowering sodium and protein, you have to add high calorie foods to retain your weight. These include fats/oils, fruit juices and dried fruits. These will help replace the intake of calories from the elimination of protein and meats.
Foods to choose from the guide:
Milk: Fresh Whole or lowfat, 1/2 cup has 4 grams of protein
Meat: All types, Lean 7 grams of protein per ounce
Eggs: 1 egg equivalent to 1 ounce of lean meat 7 grams protein
Cheese: Same as meats, 1 ounce cheese has 7 grams protein
Beans: 1/2 Cup
Nuts: 1/4 Cup
other foods to eat...
Fruits (from 0 to 5 grams per 1/2 cup serving depening on fruit)
Other sources of protein are in breads as follows:
the following are worth 2 grams of protein each:
1 slice of bread
1/2 bagel
1/2 hamburger bun
1/2 english muffin
4 medium bread sticks
5 low sodium crackers
and the list goes on. This can be found online...
Vegtables contain some protein but they are generally low in protein which is a great reason to start eating more of them as they have lots of benefit, health wise, and you can eat more without going over the protein limit. Same with fruit.
The bottom line is stated above in the list of things to avoid, salt, lot of protein and NSAID drugs.
I have a pamphlet that talks about dietary needs if anyone would like a copy, i can scan it in and email...
Good luck!!!
John
Hi John,
I just joined in on this group hope you don't mind, didn't mean just to but in but I just found out that I have cancer in my left kidney and if you could be so kind and send me the information you have I would like to get a head start on this to try and learn all I can before I go for surgery. Thank You and God Bless You. mszzq1@hotmail.com0 -
dietDigger95 said:I adopted a vegetarian diet
I adopted a vegetarian diet after my radical nephrectomy and have found it to be very beneficial as it naturally keeps my protein intake on the low side and my antioxidant intake on the high side. The extra fiber certainly doesn't hurt either. I'm lacto-ovo so I do eat eggs and a little dairy and my protein level tends to average about 70 grams per day. My nephrologist actually gave me no dietary advice at all but I'd been thinking about going veggie for some time so I figured it was a good time to start. Nice to meet others who are also living with one kidney.
Excellent advice to go low protein. I'm 30 years post-nephrectomy with a huge tumor and doing well on that diet. Mainly veggies, some turkey and fish with eggs and cheese...Since high protein diets are a risk factor, why continue to eat mass amounts of it? I think the dieticians are wrong about how much protein we need so I limit my.
Also, easy on the hard liquor...I rarely drink it anymore and stick with white wine (less tannins than red) and am doing quite well. Good luck to everyone. Hope you'll join me on the long survivor list!
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diet pamphletejneary said:Dietician and Nephrologist Suggestions
In February, I had a radical right nephrecotmy to remove am 8CM RCC.
Since then, I have seen a dietician and a nephrologist. The following is a list of things that I was told through these visits:
The primary things to be concerned with as far as kidney health are
1. Blood pressure (Should be as low as possible) so reduce sodium (2-3G/day max)
2. Protein 1G/KG/day OR 1G/2.2lbs/day
So, if you are 165lbs, you can have a max of 75 grams of protein FROM ALL SOURCES
3. AVOID NSAI's (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Alieve)
Those were the big three from the Nephrologist.
The Nutritionist had the following advice:
In addition to lowering sodium and protein, you have to add high calorie foods to retain your weight. These include fats/oils, fruit juices and dried fruits. These will help replace the intake of calories from the elimination of protein and meats.
Foods to choose from the guide:
Milk: Fresh Whole or lowfat, 1/2 cup has 4 grams of protein
Meat: All types, Lean 7 grams of protein per ounce
Eggs: 1 egg equivalent to 1 ounce of lean meat 7 grams protein
Cheese: Same as meats, 1 ounce cheese has 7 grams protein
Beans: 1/2 Cup
Nuts: 1/4 Cup
other foods to eat...
Fruits (from 0 to 5 grams per 1/2 cup serving depening on fruit)
Other sources of protein are in breads as follows:
the following are worth 2 grams of protein each:
1 slice of bread
1/2 bagel
1/2 hamburger bun
1/2 english muffin
4 medium bread sticks
5 low sodium crackers
and the list goes on. This can be found online...
Vegtables contain some protein but they are generally low in protein which is a great reason to start eating more of them as they have lots of benefit, health wise, and you can eat more without going over the protein limit. Same with fruit.
The bottom line is stated above in the list of things to avoid, salt, lot of protein and NSAID drugs.
I have a pamphlet that talks about dietary needs if anyone would like a copy, i can scan it in and email...
Good luck!!!
John
Do you still have that kidney diet pamphlet. Could yiou send me a copy? Thanks.0 -
Hey Mandy,MandyBear said:my diet seems to work
I am a 30 year survivor of renal cell carcinoma so I hope my experience counts for something. My tumor was gigantic. size of a football. I went on a fairly low protein diet and never eat red meat anymore. It makes me feel tired. I also gave up hard liquor and just do moderate amounts of wine or beer. I suppose if you were inclined, it'd be best to give those up too. I take good amounts of B vitamins and when I was post surgery did 2000 mg of Vit C a day sometimes more.
Keeping protein low will be your friend. Eating 75 mg a day would be an outrageous day for me and not acceptable. Make sure you get enough oils, avocado, olive oil etc. and get down to a much lower level of protein grams. Good luck. MB
How are you
Hey Mandy,
How are you doing?
It's great to see that you are a 30 year survivor and I hope you continue to go strong as well as wishing you the best.
By any chance do you have any other tips?
My wife was recently diagnose with Chromophone RCC and had her kidney removed. I have been juicing & blending vegetables w/ fruits. I'm just curious if there is anything else I can do to help with the situation and being that you have done so well, any information would be greatly appreciated. I have read about limiting sodium and protein intake as well.
Thanks in advance and just reading your post gave me a positive outlook just as long as we continue to work through this.
-JQ0 -
I am home nowpuppetman said:could you also please send
could you also please send me a pamplet garybrister1965@gmail.com
I have been home for almost 2 days now, the only thing the told Me was, stay away from dark stuff like drinks "cokes" stuff like that, stay away from table salt, high protein, the only thing I can say for now is, walk as much as You can, don't move fast and take thangs slow , DO NOT lay flat for the first week or so, trying to get up is painful "TRUST ME, IT IS VERY PAINFUL" and drink lots of water.0 -
Pamphletpuppetman said:could you also please send
could you also please send me a pamplet garybrister1965@gmail.com
Sorry Folks. I have been battling metastatic RCC and have not been back here for many weeks.
The pamphlet can be downloaded from:
http://home.comcast.net/~nearydom/docs/diet.doc (copy and paste into your browser location bar)
Thanks. Also, please realize that the guidance for protein intake is per the following equation:
1G Protein/1KG Body weight/Day
OR
1G Protein/2.2Lbs Body Weight/Day
I weight 160 lbs so I can eat up to 160/2.2 = 72 grams protein (From all sources) per day.
That is the limit. You need protein in your diet so some amount below this will be perfect.
I am not saying that this is right for everyone. This is what BOTH my dietician AND my Nephrologist recommended. Passing it on to you.
The pamphlet also talks about a well balanced diet which is helpful also.
Good Luck!!!0 -
your postejneary said:Dietician and Nephrologist Suggestions
In February, I had a radical right nephrecotmy to remove am 8CM RCC.
Since then, I have seen a dietician and a nephrologist. The following is a list of things that I was told through these visits:
The primary things to be concerned with as far as kidney health are
1. Blood pressure (Should be as low as possible) so reduce sodium (2-3G/day max)
2. Protein 1G/KG/day OR 1G/2.2lbs/day
So, if you are 165lbs, you can have a max of 75 grams of protein FROM ALL SOURCES
3. AVOID NSAI's (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Alieve)
Those were the big three from the Nephrologist.
The Nutritionist had the following advice:
In addition to lowering sodium and protein, you have to add high calorie foods to retain your weight. These include fats/oils, fruit juices and dried fruits. These will help replace the intake of calories from the elimination of protein and meats.
Foods to choose from the guide:
Milk: Fresh Whole or lowfat, 1/2 cup has 4 grams of protein
Meat: All types, Lean 7 grams of protein per ounce
Eggs: 1 egg equivalent to 1 ounce of lean meat 7 grams protein
Cheese: Same as meats, 1 ounce cheese has 7 grams protein
Beans: 1/2 Cup
Nuts: 1/4 Cup
other foods to eat...
Fruits (from 0 to 5 grams per 1/2 cup serving depening on fruit)
Other sources of protein are in breads as follows:
the following are worth 2 grams of protein each:
1 slice of bread
1/2 bagel
1/2 hamburger bun
1/2 english muffin
4 medium bread sticks
5 low sodium crackers
and the list goes on. This can be found online...
Vegtables contain some protein but they are generally low in protein which is a great reason to start eating more of them as they have lots of benefit, health wise, and you can eat more without going over the protein limit. Same with fruit.
The bottom line is stated above in the list of things to avoid, salt, lot of protein and NSAID drugs.
I have a pamphlet that talks about dietary needs if anyone would like a copy, i can scan it in and email...
Good luck!!!
John
Can you add me to your growing list of people who want your pamphlet? Had my left kidney removed april 16 and doing pretty good. I went to a nephrologist also and said about the same. Watch the salt and keep the blood pressure low and when I can, start losing weight, I'm about 25 pounds overweight. Thanks for the info and "all" of you take care.0 -
Pamphlet LocationCalifguy said:your post
Can you add me to your growing list of people who want your pamphlet? Had my left kidney removed april 16 and doing pretty good. I went to a nephrologist also and said about the same. Watch the salt and keep the blood pressure low and when I can, start losing weight, I'm about 25 pounds overweight. Thanks for the info and "all" of you take care.
http://home.comcast.net/~nearydom/docs/diet.doc (copy and paste into your browser location bar)0 -
Pamphletejneary said:Pamphlet Location
http://home.comcast.net/~nearydom/docs/diet.doc (copy and paste into your browser location bar)
Thank you , I just printed it and will help.0 -
What to eatejneary said:Pamphlet
Sorry Folks. I have been battling metastatic RCC and have not been back here for many weeks.
The pamphlet can be downloaded from:
http://home.comcast.net/~nearydom/docs/diet.doc (copy and paste into your browser location bar)
Thanks. Also, please realize that the guidance for protein intake is per the following equation:
1G Protein/1KG Body weight/Day
OR
1G Protein/2.2Lbs Body Weight/Day
I weight 160 lbs so I can eat up to 160/2.2 = 72 grams protein (From all sources) per day.
That is the limit. You need protein in your diet so some amount below this will be perfect.
I am not saying that this is right for everyone. This is what BOTH my dietician AND my Nephrologist recommended. Passing it on to you.
The pamphlet also talks about a well balanced diet which is helpful also.
Good Luck!!!
Hello folks. I'm 1 year past my radical nephrectomy of left kidney; like everyone else I continue to fine tune my diet. 2 suggestions to add to the great guidelines already mentioned. First, take a look at Dr. Andrew Weil's anti inflammatory diet. Just go to his website. Second, for dinner once a week try a small salmon fillet with vegetables and brown rice.
It's been a long road back. My metabolism will never be the same. I'm 61 years old, and the past year has been a humble reminder of the limits of the physical body. Good luck to all.0 -
What to eatejneary said:Pamphlet
Sorry Folks. I have been battling metastatic RCC and have not been back here for many weeks.
The pamphlet can be downloaded from:
http://home.comcast.net/~nearydom/docs/diet.doc (copy and paste into your browser location bar)
Thanks. Also, please realize that the guidance for protein intake is per the following equation:
1G Protein/1KG Body weight/Day
OR
1G Protein/2.2Lbs Body Weight/Day
I weight 160 lbs so I can eat up to 160/2.2 = 72 grams protein (From all sources) per day.
That is the limit. You need protein in your diet so some amount below this will be perfect.
I am not saying that this is right for everyone. This is what BOTH my dietician AND my Nephrologist recommended. Passing it on to you.
The pamphlet also talks about a well balanced diet which is helpful also.
Good Luck!!!
Hello folks. I'm 1 year past my radical nephrectomy of left kidney; like everyone else I continue to fine tune my diet. 2 suggestions to add to the great guidelines already mentioned. First, take a look at Dr. Andrew Weil's anti inflammatory diet. Just go to his website. Second, for dinner once a week try a small salmon fillet with vegetables and brown rice.
It's been a long road back. My metabolism will never be the same. I'm 61 years old, and the past year has been a humble reminder of the limits of the physical body. Good luck to all.0
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