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Newly diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and terrified

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: 16 hours ago | Replies (139)
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@natelew

Hello all, so I had my 2nd post op radical nephrectomy appointment with blood work. For what I can say my EGFR is 35 and my Creatinine is 2.14, my other numbers seem normal by the test standards. I don’t believe my nephrologist has looked at the results yet. So with 1 kidney this could be my baseline from now on. If anyone is in the same boat as I am, please comment.

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Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | 3 days ago

You can live well with one kidney. It will be interesting to see what your nephrologist thinks of your post op kidney numbers. Why did you require a radical nephrectomy surgery in the first place if you don’t mind me asking?

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dougr19 | @dougr19 | 3 days ago

I had radical nephrectomy in January of 2024. I have had blood work 4 times since then and my eGFR has ranged from 32 to 40. I drink between 66 -84 ounces of water per day, I am very careful with my diet and exercise at least 5 times per week. None of my physicians have said to do any of these things. Therefore, research for yourself and make positive lifestyle choices. I am 70 years old, it’s not perfect, I don’t expect it to be, however, I try to be as positive as I can. Blessings.

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