6 years after bariatr. surg. now have kidney cancer. diet?

I'm kinda freaking out. I just found out this week I have kidney cancer. One of them will have to come out on 11/16/11. Appears the other kidney is functioning OK. What the heck am I gonna do for a diet now? I think it says little proteins, not much whole grains, beans lentils. I can't eat all carbs and vegetables! What am I gonna do? Anyone out there in the same boat? I have a bad feeling about this. I'm not gonna find many people with this kind of problem. I'm very worried. I'm going to try the May and U of M for information and studies on this type of subject but thought I'd try here to see if anyone else has insight.

Hello Wag...

               Im sorry you are going thru this...Please know you will be in my prayers...sending healing vibes your way!!!  I dont know the answer to your question but just wanted to show you some support!!  Keep us posted on your progress....Good Luck

I'm so sorry. My Mom has kidney problems and is limited as to how much fluid she can intake during the day so be sure to ask about that too. They actually didn't talk to her about too much protein at all they were more concerned about overtaxing her kidneys with too much liquid.

I hope you kick cancer's ass, please let us know how it is going

hugs, Judi

 Its interesting Ive had  fairly low kidney function since childhood  and Im  VERY attracted to  beans, whole grains and a realtively low protein diet .  The very ONE they recommend for sensitive /low functioning kidneys .

Now rice and beans IS a complete  protein as well as being  high fiber  and very natural and lowfat .  Its  very  economical to buy it even 100 %  organically grown .  

I thoroughly enjoy  eating  almond  milk cheese ( also under 1 gram of fat per serving )  and tofu cheese  made from soybeans .. fatfree vegan "  sausage "  and " beef " for my spaghetti sauces ... ( can be bought in rolls in almost any grocery store in the  refrigerated vegetarian section in the produce aisle ) 

We have a clean eating forum on here U  might  find very interesting  and full of  delicious  " clean " recipes . 

Just anecdotally  the  people  who eat like this  seem to be pretty  slender ... and I havent  heard any complaints about creeping regain on the  clean eating forum either  ... 

Thanks. That gives me hope even though I'm not toooo "hep" on beans. At least I know there's hope to stay slim and healthy and alive.

Ur welcome ! Ure not the first person to get and survive and BEAT cancer on here U know ...

I think our chances to get our health back 100% are exponentially increased by the fact that we're skinnier healthier with WAY better circulation and probably a healhier vitamin profile too post op .

I have had many friends do GREAT cancer wise by doing their best to regularly sweat out the toxins in their bodies .... I think it helps the body concentrate its energies on beating the disease by lessening its burden toxin wise ....

Also did U know that getting at least 15 minutes of sun per day actually doubles Ur chances for surviving ANY cancer ? ((()))))) hugs

I'd suggest you have a talk with all of your doctors on your diet after kidney surgery.  Ask your bariatric surgeon too, as he may have more data on this than the other docs.  If you've seen a nutritionist, I'd consult them too. My surgeon has the lead hospital nutritionist speak at one support meeting a month.  If she can't answer a question for a post op on the spot, she researches it, and either phones or emails a solution to the patient.  DAVE

No matter what, you have to have a minimal threshold amount of protein, but not too much, because your remaining kidney has to excrete the excess nitrogen.  If you have a protein malabsorptive WLS - which being 6 years out, and unlikely to have the DS based on your surgeon, you probably don't, unless you have a distal RNY - you may have to limit your protein to 30 g/day or so (check with your nephrologist).  What that means for the rest of your diet is that you are going to have to be REALLY careful to not eat too many of the wrong kind of carbs to make up for the difference in calories that you otherwise would have eaten as protein.  You should discuss with a QUALIFIED nutritionist - stay away from low glycemic index carbs, stick with high fiber, bulky carbs that will proivde the satisfaction and sense of satiety that protein would have given you, without messing with your blood sugars.

You will do this!  Seek out help from a nutitionist.  I do know many years ago....like 25ish, medifast began as a renal diet.  In fact you could only get it from a renal doctor.  There is alot of help out there.  All my best for a speedy recovery.