Today I talked with my doctor about the results from the kidney stone analysis. I found out that I have too much calcium in my urine and that is what is causing my kidney stones. My type of stone is called calcium oxlate stone. Oh and I still have a little peice of the kidney stone still in my kidney. Sometimes small peices stay in your kidney after you have surgery. I have heard it is not a abnormal thing to happen. The doctor was looking again at my last x-ray and said the peice is very small and should not drop. My type of kidney stone is treatable but the treatment would be taking a pill TWICE a day for the rest of my life. Well, the doctor and I decided to try the second option which is changing my diet. In six months I am going to go into the doctor for an x-ray and urine test to see how it is working and to keep an eye on the small stone. Well, I can tell you I was pretty bummed. I can only have 2 servings of calcium a day. Taking all calcium out of your diet is not good. I love dairy food like milk, cheese, and ice cream. Then there is foods high in oxlate likenpeanut butter, CHOLOCLATE, wheat brain, and nuts. So the good news is they were able to determine what kind of stone I have and how to prevent them. The bad news is having to monitor it and cut out a lot of food I enjoy to eat. :( I guess, all things in monderation right. I have always been a healthy person, never had any health problems tell now. It is not very fun but I guess you don't appreciate your health until you don't have it. So it looks like from now on I will become more of a healthy eater. Bring on the veggies!!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Well, whatever it takes right?
Hopefully you will be rid of those stones forever, plus healthier is always a bonus.
Good news--Dairy free is not so bad after you get used to it. I have been on a dairy free diet for 2 weeks, due to a suspected milk allergy with Caily baby. (And you know I LOVE Dairy) I also had to quit dairy foods when I was preggo with Caily and it was MUCH worse than it is now bc I craved it so bad.
The worst part of your diet change is CHOCOLATE. How can anyone live without chocolate?
I also am dairy free and it sucks. I used to eat dairy like there was no tomorrow. I miss pizza the most. But I have found a lot of soy products that taste just as good if not better than regular dairy products. Soy milk is really good and I just discovered soy cheese is good too. But I have realized that most things taste just fine without cheese and sour cream. Chocolate is the hardest part. Just make that your 2 servings a day!
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