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GFR after nephrectomy

Kidney Cancer | Last Active: Oct 6 4:19pm | Replies (6)

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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.

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@trishanna reading your response helps me be less anxious about my upcoming nephrectomy