My CKD experience so far

[smairena]

Love the Davita recipes and now my family has several of them on their list of requests. I can relate to almost all of your posts. I am 69 and was told last November that I had stage 3 CKD. Of course I panicked and Googled like crazy. I am happy I did. I got my GFR up and potassium, protein, phospherus and calcium okay currently. Chloride was down to 95. That was a new one for me. The past 18 months I have gained and lost weight. I want to maintain my current weight because I feel better. I do have pain around my left hip but it was diagnosed as a QL(Quadratus lumborum) muscle strain. Going to PT for balance issues. A few years back I had a sonogram and was told that there was a 3cm cyst on my left kidney. Online I found that this is considered non-worrisome to doctors. I have mentioned it to my GP but so far nothing has happened. My diet is mostly kidney friendly but it is not a strict one. I do miss my potatoes and avocados but they are not out of my meals completely. Maybe once a week I eat oatmeal. I just realized that I probably should cut back on tomatoes. I need to remember to drink more water since I was addicted to sweet tea which I advise anyone else in my boat to limit it NOW. Exercise is not my favorite thing to do but PT is helping and the treadmill. I do take Bystolic and Welchol, VitD, Magnesium and an occasional stool softener.

Many thanks to all of you and what you have written. I have found my support group!

[Kikoman00]

Hi, where did you buy that? Can you send me a link. My urine is too foamy and im struggling of frequently urination especially at night Time that's why im loosing my appetite. Please. Many thanks. God bless you

[motolas in reply to Kikoman00]

Google. DAVITA .COM

[smairena in reply to Kikoman00]

Kikoman00, I registered on Davita.com and print out my favorite recipes. Davita will also send you emails. Their website was a Godsend for me because I was having major anxiety from my initial diagnosis. Many thanks to all the contributors on HealthUnlocked for creating a support group. It is VERY scary at first but over time with knowledge and support you will become more accepting. Best wishes!