Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Yuck - how on earth can you drink that stuff?!?! My brother drinks Dr Pepper like it's going out of style, but to me, it tastes like liquid panadol!! " wrote:Thanks Pierre. Actually, I started drinking diet Dr. Pepper. Not a cola, but still has the phosphorous. Marty > What's your favourite cola? > > Pierre > > Marty's Update > > > > Hi, > > > > If anyone is interested, I had a check-up with my Neph recently. The > > kidney is working fine. My serum creatinine was 1.8 mg/dl. I am so, > > so thankful and I think of my blessing many times a day. I think of > > my cousin's sacrifice and God's endless blessings. > > > > My phosphorous and magnesium are still low. They have been since the > > transplant. I take supplements for these. Rather than increasing my > > supplements, my Neph recommended me to eat more foods and drink more > > beverages that are rich in these minerals. For example, he wants me > > to drink a fair amount of diet cola because of the phosphorous. Since > > the transplant, I've tried to only drink water 99% of the time. > > Unfortunately, the reason he suggested diet cola was because I had > > gained 13 pounds in about three months. I'm still taking 5 mg of > > Prednisone, and I'd like to " blame " my weight increase on that but I > > think it is more diet and excercise related. My potassium was right > > at the upper of the range. That could be from a combination of > > monopril 10 mg, K-phos (8 tabs a day) which is potassium phosphate, > > and the fact that I don't watch my potassium intake closely anymore. > > > > That's about it. > > > > Marty > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Is that due to the prednisone, or have you since developed diabetes? " wrote:Thanks Sally. Actually, I have always tried to avoid diet sodas because of the artificial sweeteners. But now, it's doctor's orders. LOL. Marty > Good news Marty...........I'm not sure I'd like to have to drink diet coke > though, too sweet for me > but what about the sweeteners in it, are they OK? > All the best. > Sally. > > > Marty's Update > > > > Hi, > > If anyone is interested, I had a check-up with my Neph recently. The > kidney is working fine. My serum creatinine was 1.8 mg/dl. I am so, > so thankful and I think of my blessing many times a day. I think of > my cousin's sacrifice and God's endless blessings. > > My phosphorous and magnesium are still low. They have been since the > transplant. I take supplements for these. Rather than increasing my > supplements, my Neph recommended me to eat more foods and drink more > beverages that are rich in these minerals. For example, he wants me > to drink a fair amount of diet cola because of the phosphorous. Since > the transplant, I've tried to only drink water 99% of the time. > Unfortunately, the reason he suggested diet cola was because I had > gained 13 pounds in about three months. I'm still taking 5 mg of > Prednisone, and I'd like to " blame " my weight increase on that but I > think it is more diet and excercise related. My potassium was right > at the upper of the range. That could be from a combination of > monopril 10 mg, K-phos (8 tabs a day) which is potassium phosphate, > and the fact that I don't watch my potassium intake closely anymore. > > That's about it. > > Marty > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 You may have to take up carbonated drinks again once you get on an actual renal diet. You almost can't get enough energy foods on that, in conjunction with the low protein, and soft drinks (except colas) are very much part of it. Pierre Marty's Update > > > > Hi, > > If anyone is interested, I had a check-up with my Neph recently. The > kidney is working fine. My serum creatinine was 1.8 mg/dl. I am so, > so thankful and I think of my blessing many times a day. I think of > my cousin's sacrifice and God's endless blessings. > > My phosphorous and magnesium are still low. They have been since the > transplant. I take supplements for these. Rather than increasing my > supplements, my Neph recommended me to eat more foods and drink more > beverages that are rich in these minerals. For example, he wants me > to drink a fair amount of diet cola because of the phosphorous. Since > the transplant, I've tried to only drink water 99% of the time. > Unfortunately, the reason he suggested diet cola was because I had > gained 13 pounds in about three months. I'm still taking 5 mg of > Prednisone, and I'd like to " blame " my weight increase on that but I > think it is more diet and excercise related. My potassium was right > at the upper of the range. That could be from a combination of > monopril 10 mg, K-phos (8 tabs a day) which is potassium phosphate, > and the fact that I don't watch my potassium intake closely anymore. > > That's about it. > > Marty > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 Snip > Hi there Marty, > > Thanks for the update, extremely important to us at the other end of > the spectrum. I am pleased things are ticking along OK for you. > Having just got into the routine of dialysis myself, I would imagine > you feel like a caged bird set free. It gives us all a goal to work > towards in what might seem to some of us with IGAN as a lost cause. > > > Derrick Thanks Derrick, You're right it does feel like that. I've done more travelling, work, fun, etc. than when I was on dialysis. You do have a lot to look forward to. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 snip > Many people need to take a stomach acid reducing pill of some kind. People > on prednisone are often prescribed one to help with some side effects of the > drug. > Pierre > Right on Pierre. I'm on Pepcid with my prednisone. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 (snip) > Good to hear that everything's fine at the moment apart from a couple of the things being low. > " <hallma1636@p...> " <hallma1636@p...> wrote:Hi, > Thanks Jennie. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 (snip) > Yuck - how on earth can you drink that stuff?!?! My brother drinks Dr Pepper like it's going out of style, but to me, it tastes like liquid panadol!! > " <hallma1636@p...> " <hallma1636@p...> wrote:Thanks Pierre. Actually, I started drinking diet Dr. Pepper. Not a > cola, but still has the phosphorous. LOL Actually, I've always prefered " D.P. " over colas. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 (snip) > > Is that due to the prednisone, or have you since developed diabetes? > " <hallma1636@p...> " <hallma1636@p...> wrote:Thanks Sally. > > Actually, I have always tried to avoid diet sodas because of the > artificial sweeteners. But now, it's doctor's orders. LOL. > > > Marty Actually Jennie, I remember hearing " suspicians " that aspartame may cause brain cancer. I don't know if it was a true medical study or hot air, but I've never been able to get it out of my mind. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 I prefer ordinary diet coke - sorry, but I just can't stand Dr Pepper!! " wrote:(snip) > Yuck - how on earth can you drink that stuff?!?! My brother drinks Dr Pepper like it's going out of style, but to me, it tastes like liquid panadol!! > " <hallma1636@p...> " <hallma1636@p...> wrote:Thanks Pierre. Actually, I started drinking diet Dr. Pepper. Not a > cola, but still has the phosphorous. LOL Actually, I've always prefered " D.P. " over colas. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 I've never heard that one, but either way, I know myself that because I'm diabetic, I have to drink the diet stuff. " wrote:(snip) > > Is that due to the prednisone, or have you since developed diabetes? > " <hallma1636@p...> " <hallma1636@p...> wrote:Thanks Sally. > > Actually, I have always tried to avoid diet sodas because of the > artificial sweeteners. But now, it's doctor's orders. LOL. > > > Marty Actually Jennie, I remember hearing " suspicians " that aspartame may cause brain cancer. I don't know if it was a true medical study or hot air, but I've never been able to get it out of my mind. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 Marty, that is excellent news but I wonder how you feel. Do you find it makes much difference to your life? Diet Coke must seem a bit like an unimagined luxury for some of us! _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/hotmail_mobile.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 Hi , The change in my life is unimaginable. Truly amazing. Marty > Marty, that is excellent news but I wonder how you feel. Do you find it > makes much difference to your life? Diet Coke must seem a bit like an > unimagined luxury for some of us! > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to > http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/hotmail_mobile.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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