Low carb works -slowly but it’s a new wa... - Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant

3,688 members2,119 posts

Low carb works -slowly but it’s a new way to eat -not a diet it’s a way of life

mtwskk profile image
2 Replies

Hello I’m 9 years post transplant and have gained about 40 pounds after the rejection and second transplant. I’ve lost about twenty after understanding what function the kidney plays un bloating and weight gain. Read up on it to get a new prospective, if your kidney is only sub-working I’m still at stage 4 but not on any dialysis. Anyway what seems to work for me is low carb -almost no bread or starch. And protein at each meal, not a lot but some. Egg or eggs for breakfast, lunch meat and cheese for lunch -no bread maybe a small amount of fruit or little lettuce, then meat and vegetable for dinner. If I’m hungry and need a snack either a cheese stick or nuts. You’ll lose weight but if you eat the carbs it’s goes back on so it’s a trade off - it’s slow going but works. You won’t miss the carbs once your off them. Oh yes, eliminate sugar too if you can. And for all the women out there I do allow myself one ir two squares of 86%chocolate per day for snack or dessert. Hope it helps, keep in touch let me know if it works for you.

Written by
mtwskk profile image
mtwskk
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies

I am 12 weeks out from my transplant. Low carb is the only way I can lose weight. I'm 53 now so it is slow going! Lie carb was the only way I lost weight even prior to my transplant. It is a lifestyle for sure.

Drdetroit profile image
Drdetroit

I'm 8 yrs. post transplant & been low carb for many yrs. Hard to be very vigilent taking Prednesone. Eliminating sugar & simple carbs are amazing what it does for your body. More energy, sleep better, no gas, no acid reflux & weight loss

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Osteoporosis after Transplant

I’m one year out from Transplant. I have osteoporosis now and doctor really pushing me to start...
Rocknlily profile image

After transplant - be very careful of your knees

I’m a kidney transplant patient who is extremely blessed and want to pass on info I just learned...
mtwskk profile image

Question for those who have pkd and had a transplant

Hello I am on the waiting list for a kidney transplant and the meantime trying to do all I can to...
Beachgirl32 profile image

Prednisone side effects, what did you do?

I was prescribed prednisone a couple months back due to biopsy results. Essentially the body sees...
CNeb profile image

I RECEIVED THE GIFT

Hey Gang: Well, I thought it would never happen, but last Tuesday, January 25, at 1 AM, I received...

Moderation team

See all
JessicaJ_NKF profile image
JessicaJ_NKFAdministrator
Cap21_NKF profile image
Cap21_NKFPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.