Diet with one Kidney

ejneary 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!!!

What to eat
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.

ejneary 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!!!

What to eat
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.

Time2luv 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.

Increased Appetite Anyone?
I had my radical nephrectomy 3 weeks ago and had 8.5cm tumor that was Papillary RCC. My appetite since has nearly doubled what it was before. Has anyone else experienced this? I literally feel hungry all the time. I realize some of this could be boredom hunger as I've been home sick, but was wondering what others experienced? Thanks and best wishes to you all!

NWKeith said:

What to eat
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.

Diet
Just wanted to get this back on the first page

Deaconsdc said:

Increased Appetite Anyone?
I had my radical nephrectomy 3 weeks ago and had 8.5cm tumor that was Papillary RCC. My appetite since has nearly doubled what it was before. Has anyone else experienced this? I literally feel hungry all the time. I realize some of this could be boredom hunger as I've been home sick, but was wondering what others experienced? Thanks and best wishes to you all!

appetite after kidney removal
respected sir,
i also have same problem.my left kidney has been removed due to kidney cancer 15 days ago. there is also increase in my appetite. sir,how much time i will survive? is there any risk to my life?

What I've done
When I was diagnosed with kidney cancer I went on a vegan diet. I also try to limit my fat intake, but that happens naturally on a diet of fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. I don't eat any processed food, so I avoid sodium. There is protein in the food I eat, but a much smaller amount than in an animal based diet. I was eating way too much protein before, as most Americans do.

I have read many studies that advocate a vegan diet for health reasons, and I feel better eating this way. If I can suggest one thing to anyone with cancer, or heart disease, or even healthy people - cut out dairy. Dairy products are the worst thing you can eat - milk, cheese, butter, sour cream, etc.

I also want to point out that there is huge difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. If you are concerned about your diet, please ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian, preferably one that will come to your home and go through your own food items with you.

These are all just my opinions, I am not a doctor or a dietitian, and I don't claim that anything I have said is a fact (except the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian). These are just things I have come up with on my own from doing a lot of reading, but I hope it helps someone.

Linda

epengerszzz said:

Hi! I need your help please?
im a cancer survivor, now i only have one kidney. my left kidney was remove when i was 7 yrs of age, and now im already 20. im into body building, but not really too much, i dont take any supplements, im just having a high protein diet. im into high protein diet for almost a year. will you please give me any advise so i can take good care of my kidney. thanks you very much!(khristofhersantos@yahoo.com)

Protein intake
If you're not an obsessive bodybuilder, working a high intensity split routine with six or more workouts a week, then you won't need any more protein than you get from a decent normal balanced diet. Most Americans and a lot of Europeans actually eat more protein every day than they should, from a health point of view.

It sounds as though you're on a diet with far too much protein. With only one kidney you should limit your protein intake. Luckily, if you're bodybuilding, what you really need is a high carbohydrate diet, NOT high protein. The idea that to build muscle you have to eat a lot of protein is a myth that is kept going by people with an interest in selling food supplements to the gullible.

jennifer_slichter said:

pamphlet please
hello i am not really a cancer patient I’ve had i few in my family this caught my eye because recently my younger brother had to lose his kidney and I’m about to be his guardian and i am trying to do as much research as i can so i can make sure he is doing everything he needs to stay healthy and I’ve been looking for a good diet for him so if there is any way some one can give me a link or an email with a good diet for some one with only one kidney i would be very thankful

jennifer_slichter@yahoo.com

Diet with one kidney
I lost my right kidney but the lumps were benign. My urulogist said to avoid dark liquids such as
cola.coffee and tea. He said that it is due to oxalates in them. Oxalates bind to calcium and causes
kidney stones. I researched oxalates and found several sites that list foods to avoid. Good luck to
your brother.

ams123 said:

What I've done
When I was diagnosed with kidney cancer I went on a vegan diet. I also try to limit my fat intake, but that happens naturally on a diet of fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. I don't eat any processed food, so I avoid sodium. There is protein in the food I eat, but a much smaller amount than in an animal based diet. I was eating way too much protein before, as most Americans do.

I have read many studies that advocate a vegan diet for health reasons, and I feel better eating this way. If I can suggest one thing to anyone with cancer, or heart disease, or even healthy people - cut out dairy. Dairy products are the worst thing you can eat - milk, cheese, butter, sour cream, etc.

I also want to point out that there is huge difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. If you are concerned about your diet, please ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian, preferably one that will come to your home and go through your own food items with you.

These are all just my opinions, I am not a doctor or a dietitian, and I don't claim that anything I have said is a fact (except the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian). These are just things I have come up with on my own from doing a lot of reading, but I hope it helps someone.

Linda

Vegetarian Diet
Hi Linda,

I couldn't agree more that a plant-based diet goes a long way toward keeping our solitary kidneys as healthy as possible. I am 49 years-old, 12 years post-nephrectomy, and have been following a near-vegan diet for over four years now. I just had my annual blood work last week. My creatinine is .78 mg/dl and my eGFR is over 100. My doctor told me that those numbers would be good even if I had two healthy kidneys, and I just have to believe that this is due in large part to my diet.

I eat no meat, dairy or fish whatsoever but I do include some eggs for use in recipes and the occasional breakfast scramble. My daily protein intake ranges anywhere from 40 to 70 grams per day but rarely does it go over that.

Jim

Texas_wedge said:

Vegetarian diet
Wow, what an interesting bit of information. The treatments for cancer have burgeoned since your nephrectomy, but your prescription is as good now as it was then.

Plant-based diet....

I, too, believe that this is the key. I'm trying to move in this direction and have seriously limited my 'direct' protein intake. Trying to get it from non-meat sources. Some wild salmon, more veggies, whole grains, berries on oatmeal ( although instant - but organic ). No 'direct' dairy or non-dairy creamer.

I lost 60 lbs last year on a 'higher' protein diet. I ate a lot of veggies and used a lot of good olive oil. Although, I'm now reading that olive oil may not be as good for us as we have been led to believe.

I had my first appt with a neph DR last week and he said higher protein doets aren't bad if my GFR stays where it currently is ( 67 ). He said there is no empirical evidence to support these theories. Who knows what to believe.