Sport after nephrectomy

[cazzy09]

Hi there

I was a very enthusiastic triathlete until my diagnosis gross hydronephrosis of my right kidney leading to its removal laprascopically 10 weeks ago due to it's deterioration and pain.

My eGFR now sits in the mid to high 40s and I am after advice about what I can/can't do exercise wise. I used think nothing of long bike rides (of around 90km/3 hours) and 10 mile runs on the weekend with several training sessions (often before and after work) during the week consisting of swimming (pool and open water), running, cycling (road and trails), gym and maybe some yoga.

I am getting back to activity now my wounds are healed is an emotional minefield. I used to push myself to the limits for my sport but now I am scared to hit that zone 4/5. I am also being told that I really need to limit my time exercising to around 30-60min (which seems very short to my old training habits). Is this right or can I meet in the middle to where I was?

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

It would be very wrong of us to tell you how much exercise you should do. This is really a discussion with your health team. You might be surprised at what they say.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

This is a discussion you must have with your Healthcare team. We couldn't answer it for you. Blessings

[MinnadeParis]

I would like to know what your med team advises. I was not such an athlete, but pushed myself in whatever form of exercise I did. After CKD diagnosis I find that I’m very careful bc I read somewhere that you should not do extreme activity strolling does not do it for me. I’ll follow you.

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[cazzy09]

my nephrology team are saying no long endurance stuff and no racing. They said a marathon would be too much.

One doctor said I could go as far as half marathon. but this is very subjective- My HM pb (pr) was 1h36min but to others it could be 2h30min. Does this mean I can do longer?

When I ask these questions they roll their eyes at me, it’s hard for a non athlete talking to an athlete about exercise. We are the worst when it comes to rest advice 🙈