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Kidney Cancer | Last Active: Oct 25, 2019 | Replies (4)
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Thanks for responding! I am on no special diet. When I see my oncologist no mention is made about nutrition. I saw a nutritionist there weeks ago and was told there is no “special” diet I need to be on. My PCP also said I don’t need a “diet”. The only thing I am told is don’t over do salt intake and eat healthy. I will research on what I need to do to help my kidney and fatigue. I may take vitamins but I have to be careful what I take. I have always been healthy in the past except for a history of kidney stones on occasion. I will see what others have to say. Thanks for the direction!
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@azkidney57. At two years post surgery, I feel as good as I did prior to my surgery. However, I am considered to have chronic kidney disease, Stage 3(b). My GFR is 54. Unless you begin to show worsening symptoms, don't think you need to be concerned right now about diet. I do avoid foods which have high concentrations of phosphorous, potassium, or sodium, such as avocados, and spinach, but no one has suggested a strict diet. Do not know your age, but any surgery at any age is tough on your body. I was told that I'd be back to normal in six weeks, and that was true, except that I tired more easily. Truth is, it takes a full six months to even a year to return to total "normal." Your doctors will require you to have six month checkups for a while, and should they spot anything, you'll be advised. At any rate, don't think you need to worry. Take care.