Hello everyone I'm interested in finding out if there are any sleeve patients who have a kidney disease. I'm currently stage 1 and I only have one kidney. My first appointment is next Monday so I was just wondering if anyone has any feedback or similar situation? I noticed alot of conversation regarding getting your protein in daily. However I noticed the amount of protein mentioned in these posts is way above what I'm allowed to consume with one kidney.

Edited February 15, 201610 yr by cbrown1

This would definitely be something to talk to a real doctor about, but I do know that certain conditions do prevent you from having this type of surgery. If you can't get your levels of protein in that could be a major problem.

Thank you

I have one bad kidney (not as serious a situation as yours) and I had similar concerns. I had bad kidney pain in both my kidneys starting about 3-4 days post-surgery for about a week due to de-hydration. Mornings were the worst. I had to set an alarm to wake up during the night in order to drink Water every 1/2 hour or so. I'm happy to report that I'm now 3+ months out and have successfully stayed very hydrated since then, with no kidney pain. I think you'd have to be very careful right after surgery to stay as hydrated as possible, which is challenging at first. I am a vegetarian, so my Protein is plant-based -- which my research says is better than animal-based protein for folks with kidney issues. You can def be successful at WLS as a vegetarian -- I host a Facebook group for WLS & plant-based diet if you're interested (WLS Vegetarians). Def check with your doctors though!

Oh wow thanks. I was a vegetarian for 4 years and I loved it. I'm considering going back and I'm happy to hear that you did well. I will definitely make sure I talk to my doctors and stay hydrated. Yes I would like to join your group I will check it out on Facebook now.

I too have one kidney due to losing one when I was a child I have been very worried about the Protein I am a lifelong vegetarian and intend to continue after surgery may 3rd love reading the Facebook site mentioned above ????

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