Comments on: My New Job: End Stage Renal Disease https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/ Dietitian, Mama, Food-Lover Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shirley https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-25736 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:23:40 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-25736 In reply to Nicole.

That helps tremendously. Hadn’t really thought of boiled eggs and toast but that’s pretty quick and can easily fit into our schedules. Quiche is also a great idea.He isn’t big on protein shakes and has tried most brands. He may have issues with “drinking” his meal also since his fluid intake is so limited. I love the idea of chicken, tuna, egg salad for lunch though. We could prepare it and have it in the fridge for him. It would go a long way in allowing him to feel helpful by getting his own lunch together. Thanks so much for your help and I would love to hear other suggestions for breakfast meals.

]]> By: Nicole https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-25437 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:50:12 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-25437 In reply to Shirley.

What about hard boiled eggs at breakfast with some toast? Breakfast is tough to get in protein if no cooking is involved. I am a fan of making quiches ahead of time and reheating individual slices at a time. A protein drink (Nepro or High Protein Boost) or bar (I recommend the Zone Bars a lot) would also be an option.

Lunch is a bit easier. I make the suggestion of egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, etc. It’s great on crackers, bread, tortillas, salads…so versatile and all renal-friendly 🙂 I hope that helps!

]]> By: Shirley https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-25180 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:28:24 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-25180 In reply to Nicole.

Thank you. Your website has a lot of helpful information. I have looked through some of the recipes and they look Yummy. Our schedule won’t allow for cooking meals at breakfast and lunch so I am clueless as to what types of foods to give him for those meals. Any suggestions you could offer would be appreciated.

]]> By: Nicole https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-23924 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:50:55 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-23924 In reply to Shirley.

Bless your heart. You are lucky to have one another. It sounds like he has the best sister a guy could ask for 🙂 Please let me know if I can help in any way. Thank you for your comment and I wish you all nothing but the best!

]]> By: Shirley https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-23917 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:50:31 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-23917 Thank you for the post. My brother is only 51 and on dialysis for four months now. He is pretty weak most of the time and has diabetes, congestive heart failure, liver disease, a blood clot in his heart following a stent that was placed a few weeks ago, and Hepatitis, which he contracted while volunteering for the Hurricane Katrina cleanup. He will be coming to live with my husband and I in 2 weeks. I love my brother and it breaks my heart to see him so sick. There is so much to learn. A meal plan for renal, cardiac and now also a Coumadin restrictive diet is overwhelming from all aspects, planning, shopping and preparing. So many things you never think about that my brother lives with daily just to stay alive. He doesn’t urinate anymore, is limited on ONE liter of fluid per day, whether that includes a cup of coffee or a cup of ice or the liquid in his soup. There are no more days of sitting around the table having a few cups of coffee, grabbing a handful of nuts, or a peanut butter sandwich. I know our lives will change as a result of our decision to care for my brother and I’m a little scared of that. But then I think about all the ways his life has changed since January and I’m sure my selfish fear doesn’t compare. When my anxiety about being a caregiver for a chronically ill person feels overwhelming, it is my husband who calms me and reminds me that we are doing the right thing. He encourages me with simple truths and understanding that we are all in this together, that because we are here my brother will not have to face any of this alone. There is comfort in that, not just for my brother, but for all of us.

]]> By: motivated by money « Preventionrd's Blog https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-8627 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:18:50 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-8627 […] by money Jump to Comments I talked a little bit about what I’ll be doing as a renal dietitian, but I didn’t mention that I am responsible for improving very poor lab values in my […]

]]> By: Veronica https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-8626 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:38:38 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-8626 What a great and informative post! My father-in-law suffers from ESRD so this was very helpful for my husband to understand his situation better. I’m starting MNT 1 in a couple of weeks and am excited to begin learning the clinical side of dietetics. And, I think the hardest things for me to restrict would be fluids & fruits.

]]> By: Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-8625 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:51:03 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-8625 Thanks for the informative article, as always. I have a relative with kidney failure and sadly, don’t know too much about it. I would have a hard time eliminating dairy, potatoes, tomatoes, and avocado! I practically live off those!

]]> By: CaSaundra https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-8624 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:47:24 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-8624 All of those things would be hard to eliminate..minus the processed meat. I hate the thought of having any food limitations..I am thankful I don’t thus far!

]]> By: Leah @ Why Deprive? https://preventionrd.com/my-new-job-end-stage-renal-disease/#comment-8623 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:37:26 +0000 http://preventionrd.com/?p=3630#comment-8623 Wow! Thats scary. I think for me, avoiding water would be the hardest. I have a glass of water either in my hand, or beside me at all times. Trying to limit the liquids would be so hard for me!

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