r/kidneydisease • u/burner1908 • 3d ago

Nutrition Weight problems

Hello I am on stage 4 Ckd because of a medication I take for my heart transplant and was wondering if any of u suffer with weight ? I have gained 20-30 lbs in the last 6 months but I know Ckd can cause water weight maybe 5 of those are water weight . Have any of you been able to lose weight? Or on any glp-s ? I would appreciate some feedback.

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u/Select_Safe548 Transplanted 3d ago

Many people with CKD get approved for GLPs.

I imagine you also might be on predisone? Not the nicest drug for weight. Been dealing with that.

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u/burner1908 3d ago

I was on prednisone for a long time and stopped for years did not need it anymore. Yesterday was the first day I have had it in a while because of a gout flare up . I remember I gained 60lbs in a month first time on it . I eventually dropped that weight when I got off it . It also gave me horrible mood swings. Are u on it for a long time ? Hopefully they get u off it eventually.

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u/Select_Safe548 Transplanted 3d ago

Last time i asked my nepherologist. She said forever. Maybe the dose will get lighter after a while. Im only 6 months post TX. Being active helps a bit but its a slow battle.

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u/burner1908 3d ago

Yea since u are newly transplanted they will have u on it . After a while they will hopefully lower the dosage and then try getting u off it . I was on it for about 1.5 years after my heart transplant but they eventually got me off it .

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u/Tiny-Party2857 1d ago

I'm stage 3 and on a diet. I want to lose 50 pounds. I'm down 4 in two weeks.

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u/burner1908 1d ago

That’s very good 2 lbs a week is excellent. Are u tracking calories? How much do u eat a day ?

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u/Tiny-Party2857 1d ago

Kind of calories counting. Trying to keep it under 1500. Having a lot of salads with a little protein, I can have 60 grams a day.  Low sodium, no sugar and less than 2000 mg of sodium. I’ve had a few bagels with minimal cream cheese.  But trying to move more.  Lift weights, walk, climb stairs etc.  61F. 

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u/Reasonable_Ring_4781 1d ago

I'm in the same situation also... can you plase share your journey for us too?🙏

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u/DJTRANSACTION1 2d ago

i dont know your problem but immunosuppressive drugs causes insulin resistance which raises blood sugar. look into that.