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@loribmt You so right! While I strive for a good diet, being on oral chemo tends to lessen my desire for food. Unfortunately, there is the double-edged sword of having failing kidneys, and the need to follow a renal diet. In order to be as healthy as possible when I eventually start dialysis, I have modified my eating in the last two months. Several little meals of protein to keep a good blood level during the day [hummus and apple, toast and peanut butter, hard-boiled egg, etc]. A protein shake almost everyday, made with protein powder, fruit, Greek yoghurt. Careful on the carbs.

@bb21 I am like you, not a big fan of almond milk, or regular milk. Using an oat drink by Chobani now, vanilla flavored, it is creamy and tasty. My renal diet restricts dairy to about a half-cup per day, no beans/oranges/bananas/tomatoes/potatoes/ chocolate. Ah, what's a girl to eat? Oatmeal and cardboard!
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Oh, now I have to research some tasty options for renal failure situations. We have to find those goodies you enjoy but don't harm your situation. My son is a recipient of a kidney from my daughter. He is/was so careful about his diet pre- and post-transplant. VERY fastidious about his meds as well. Thank goodness they will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this year and both are in good health. Take care and live long. Will add you to my thoughts and prayer list.