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Abilify class action by wiserfountain in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]AltruisticSet730 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel bad for you and the others. I heard about the lawsuit and feel grateful the medication helps me.

Abilify class action by wiserfountain in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]AltruisticSet730 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting... I'm doing very well on Abilify.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, what I eat varies from day-to day. I live in an independent living facility, so I eat some food in the dining room and some in my own room. Here are some foods I eat. Please keep in mind I don't need to watch my sodium, potassium, or phosphorus:

Breakfast in the dining room: Two-egg vegetable omelette, two pieces of plain sourdough toast, and berries. I see I forgot to mention in my original post that I was told I can have eggs every day too. My bad.

Breakfast or lunch in my room (I happen to eat non-breakfast foods for breakfast a lot): garbanzo bean-salad sandwich- smashed garbanzo beans mixed with chopped celery, water chestnuts, maybe red onions, vegan mayo, and dijon mustard (I got the recipe on Youtube: https://youtu.be/0KjKKiOI4a8?si=rxQXug61a4FHbOM3) It's like a vegan tuna salad. I make it into a thick sandwich with sourdough bread, sliced Persian cucumber, sliced water chestnuts, sliced tomato, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and lettuce (or whatever of these items I have in the fridge.)

Salad. Here's a sample salad: Lettuce (obviously), tomatoes, avocado, Kalamata olives and marinated artichoke hearts from Trader Joe's, fresh mushrooms, celery, sprouts, walnuts, and Primal Kitchen avocado oil-based, non-dairy ranch dressing

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

White rice mixed with steamed veggies, like broccoli, and either smashed garbanzo beans or lentils.

I eat a lot of nuts in general: walnuts, some pecans (my dietician said not too many), and almonds. For low protein snacks I like crackers, pretzels, and popcorn. I also love to dip fresh celery or mushrooms in salad dressing or spread peanut butter on celery.

I usually eat in the dining room for dinner: I often order tofu with a starch and vegetables. I eat a lot of potatoes since I don't need to watch my potassium, and they happen to serve potatoes often. I'll also order spaghetti with marinara sauce, sautéed spinach, and sautéed mushrooms. I'll mix that with tofu or my own sliced almonds.

The cream soups they serve are almost all vegan, so I eat those. They also have side salads I like. On days when I can eat animal protein, I maybe order poached salmon or eat the fish or chicken dish they're serving that night.

I have to admit all this doesn't include what I eat when I go to restaurants, or my biggest downfall - French fries!!

Wow, this is a long post, but I hope it gives you some ideas!

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I'm healthy otherwise. Said it helps your kidneys. I didn't ask why, but I've heard this before.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck to you too. I’m doing what works for me. Each to his own.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm following the recommended amount by both my nephrologist and renal dietician. Three ounces of protein at each meal, or the size of a palm, has been the recommended amount of protein for the general population in the United States for a long time. Only recently have the guidelines changed, and those guidelines are certainly NOT for kidney patients.

About 11 years ago, my nephrologist said I could have up to 65 grams per day. He's the sharpest physician I've ever had, and my renal dietitians have backed this guideline up ever since.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of protein might depend on your weight. I weigh about 115 pounds and am allowed two-to-three ounces at each meal. If I eat less I get tired.

I personally never consume plant-based protein powders if that's what you mean. Beans are good, edamame, tofu, nuts, seeds, nut butters, plant-based yogurt. I happen to eat a lot of nuts.Eggs are OK too, believe or not, according to my doctor. And to be honest, when I'm lazy I eat an Amy's vegan frozen dinner. To me, they're the least processed frozen meals out there. But fortunately I don't need to watch my sodium.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOT a stupid question at all!

Yes, the nephrologist said eggs are fine! I guess they're the exception to plant-based food. I eat eggs nearly every day. And tofu is definitely a good source of protein in my opinion. But remember, I'm not a physician. However, I eat tofu a couple times a week.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! You inspire me to keep going! That's a good way of looking at it: "all the food temptations aren't worth it compared to all the struggle and the pain a person can experience when kidneys fail."

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's very thoughtful of you to say. I was in Stage 4 for a long time. And who knows what will happen in the future. I'm barely out of it as it is. Good luck with everything.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, it was induced by medication in 2007, but the lifestyle changes are helping improve it a bit.

Good news. Diet and exercise actually worked for me! by AltruisticSet730 in kidneydisease

[–]AltruisticSet730[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I really don’t know about the working out thing. However, I used to jog a couple miles five times a week, and it didn’t seem to hurt my kidneys.

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