Hi Ginger,

I feel like I know you and I so appreciated this post from you. I didn't really realize how bad coffee can be for CKD3 until recently. I do love my first cup and I do have a second one which I really do not need. Is the reason for this because it is dehydrating?? As far as one cup goes it's probably 9 - 10 ounces and lately, I assume because of the pneumonia, even my coffee doesn't taste very good (I LOVE coffee). As far as red meat, maybe once a week a ham burg patty and right now I have the meatloaf mixture so I will make that this week. I also love fish so I have Salmon and I think Flounder which I simply saute (I'm not one who loves to cook). I love my broccoli, lettuce, cabbage (which I will shred and add onions, etc. Some tuna, I watch my salt and my protein. I just hope that the 44 GFR won't drop any more. I do see my Nephyfrologist in July so maybe more blood work? Any thoughts as to why it dropped so much? My last blood work was 6 months ago. If it's something I am doing wrong I will right it. Thank you again for your kindness and caring. : )