Good luck, JD. Let us know how it goes for you.

Well, I'm back with the latest kidney/protein info, as requested. With my 40%+ loss of kidney function, my doctor is recommending .6 g/kg/day. Apparently normal is .8g/kg/day. For those of you who prefer lbs, this is your weight in pounds divided by 2.2 times either .6 or .8.
For me, this equates to about 10 oz of chicken breast or one pkg of starkist tuna per day--or one of the Atkins meat recipes. Ouch!
For more info, try http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com for an article "How much protein do you need?" According to them, 2g/kg is the stress point for healthy kidneys.
With my improved blood pressure, bg and fluid retention without any medication, we have another doctor convert. What was funny is that he closed the door to admit it, since there had been a major argument among the associates just yestday!!!
We shall overcome yet.

Thanks for giving us this update, jg. Sorry you didn't get a response sooner.



An easier way to figure this out in pounds might be

pounds x .45 x .6 (reduced protien plan)
pounds x .45 x .8 (recommended normal by some plans)

So for me - it would be

214.5 pounds x .45 = 96.5 kg x .8 (for normal protien plan) = 77.2 grams protein/day.

Just as a matter of interest, The Protien Power Lifeplan, by the Drs. Eades recommends significantly more than that. In my case, they suggest I eat 120 grams/day.




That's a fall down laughing funny, jg. Hahahahaha