Kidney diet

Annamarie3404
Annamarie3404 Posts: 319 Member
edited February 17 in Health and Weight Loss
I have just been put on the transplant list. My doctor has diagnosed me with stage 4 renal failure. The diet they have just put me on is ridiculous. Low protein, low phosphorus, and low sodium. And because of the anti-phospholipid syndrome, I also have to limit severely any foods high in vitamin K. A dietician with the transplant team will hopefully give me a meal plan since everything I eat now is on the list of things I should not eat.

Has anyone here had a kidney transplant, or is in kidney failure and must follow this diet? It would really help if I could see a meal plan. Right now, I can see what I can and can't eat, but I'd just like to see a sample meal plan.

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  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Oh hon I'm sorry to hear that.

    I can't help I'm afraid and you might struggle to find anyone on this site who can. Be careful about any advice given since this diet is so important for you.

    There are however some forums specific to your needs that might be able to answer your questions.

    http://www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=2

    http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/kidney-transplant-discussions


    I wish you the best and a quick transplant and speedy recovery. :flowerforyou:
  • Annamarie3404
    Annamarie3404 Posts: 319 Member
    Thank you Iron_Feline. I'll check them out.
  • Mof3wc
    Mof3wc Posts: 126 Member
    I have just been put on the transplant list. My doctor has diagnosed me with stage 4 renal failure. The diet they have just put me on is ridiculous. Low protein, low phosphorus, and low sodium. And because of the anti-phospholipid syndrome, I also have to limit severely any foods high in vitamin K. A dietician with the transplant team will hopefully give me a meal plan since everything I eat now is on the list of things I should not eat.

    Has anyone here had a kidney transplant, or is in kidney failure and must follow this diet? It would really help if I could see a meal plan. Right now, I can see what I can and can't eat, but I'd just like to see a sample meal plan.


    You should follow exactly what your doctor tells you. You don't want to make yourself sicker by deciding to go against his advice, he gave you that diet for a reason.
  • Annamarie3404
    Annamarie3404 Posts: 319 Member
    That's why I'm asking here. A renal diet with those restrictions is almost impossible. I would love to see the diary of someone who has to follow this diet.
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