Chronic kidney failure/losing weight!

jen4787
jen4787 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I’m on dialysis for chronic kidney failure. I need to lose 20 pounds in order to get a kidney transplant! I’m working out and TRYING to eat healthier....anyone have any ideas on what’s the fastest way to lose 20lbs? Diet plan? TIA! :)

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  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    My dad is dealing with the same and is working with a register dietician as your body can't filter as well. He's mostly eating fish and veggies, limited salt, and no animal protein. I think you should work with a registered dietitian
  • Limon421
    Limon421 Posts: 20 Member
    Are you doing hemo or PD? Are you labs under control? You should have a dietician where ever you are going. Cut sugars and saturated fats
  • jaci66
    jaci66 Posts: 139 Member
    As with the above poster, my Dad went through this. Because of the special concerns with your body filtering things and fluids, you really need to speak to a dietitian and your doctor about this.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    With kidney failure your potassium, water intake, sodium and magnesium need to be spot on for you.

    No-one here can safely advise you. Ask your Doctor for a referral to a dietitian

    I hope you get your transplant and wishing you good health.
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  • goldengirl111
    goldengirl111 Posts: 684 Member
    jen4787 wrote: »
    I’m on dialysis for chronic kidney failure. I need to lose 20 pounds in order to get a kidney transplant! I’m working out and TRYING to eat healthier....anyone have any ideas on what’s the fastest way to lose 20lbs? Diet plan? TIA! :)

    Seek doctor and dietitian
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