Comments on: I’m Supposed to Live Without What?

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:49:21 +0000

I can sympathize with you. I am supposed to avoid eating chocolate, peanut butter, & seeds (including sesame oil, so no chinese take-out for me anymore). It is really hard to avoid chocolate when my kids love chocolate chip cookies. And no chocolate cake?! I am so sorry. I know just how you feel.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:10:03 +0000

wow! So hard! That list would be really hard for me to give us as well. Hope your adjustment to you new food list goes okay.!

By: Diane at Perfectly Imperfect Life

Diane at Perfectly Imperfect Life — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:27:48 +0000

oh NO! I can't even imagine. Don't suppose this is just a temporary thing until your kidneys recover and then you can have chocolate and strawberries in moderation?

By: Pam - @diy Design Fanatic

Pam - @diy Design Fanatic — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:14:02 +0000

So sorry Becca. I've also read that with kidney/oxalate issues you should drink lots of water & have a high fiber diet. I've read that magnesium helps prevent calcium from combining with oxalate. Non fermented soy, soybeans and soy-based foods may have high levels of oxalates, as well. Do some reading other than what your doctor has told you. Wish I knew 12 years ago what I know today. I might have been able to avoid a whole lot of trouble.

By: ~Heather

~Heather — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:22:54 +0000

I'm so sorry. Think of the bright side. The drawer in your kitchen dedicated to only chocolate can now be used for something else! Organizing makes you happy, right? Happy organizing!

By: Mona

Mona — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:39:18 +0000

Aw, so sorry Becca, really! We also had to change our entire way of eating due to kidney issues so if you need any tips, please don't hesitate to let me know.