Nephrectomy, One Kidney Concerns

[Artichokes 42]

Hi all, I am scheduled to have my surgery on June 25th. My nutritionist meeting is in a couple of weeks, so I may be jumping the gun, but have any members gone through vertical sleeve surgery with only one kidney? I am concerned about Protein. forewarned is forearmed is my motto, so the more I know for my appointment, the happier I will be. Thanks in advance. I'm glad to have found you all.

[Sleevorama 56]

Howdy! I was sleeved on 3/14 and came through with flying colors. I have only one kidney due to a birth defect, and it was a big concern for me as well. I asked everyone, my surgeon, my general doc, my Gastro doc, my NUT. They all said there shouldn't be any issues and I'm now down 43lbs! I would still ask and make your surgeon aware to see if they have concerns, but I'm good! Good luck

[Artichokes 42]

Oh, thank you so much for responding. It's been weighing heavy on my mind. Do you have to rachet down the Protein at all?

[Sleevorama 56]

Well, kind of, lol. I haven't been able to do the shakes or Fruit Drinks or anything yet.....they have been the only thing that make me ill. Now, that being said, I am only 3 wks out of surgery and my NUT said it was not uncommon in the first month to not be able to hit the required Protein. I eat Greek yogurt, and pureed bean Soups and such so I can get some protein in, but as far as someone telling me to limit my intake, haven't heard that yet.

[Sleevorama 56]

Oh....correction, I'm two weeks out, not three, lol

[Artichokes 42]

Thanks so much. I feel so much better! The day can't come too quickly for me.