Sleeve and Stage 1 Kidney Disease

[cbrown1 11]

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, 2016 by cbrown1

[perforce 243]

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.

[cbrown1 11]

Thank you

[JenniferP1 75]

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!

[cbrown1 11]

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.

[scaredandexcited 5]

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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Personal advice and experience from patients is a great start.

Make sure your PCP, surgeon, nutritionist and endocrinologist are all on board.