What is the right kind of diet to be followed by an adult after a kidney transplantation surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had a kidney transplantation surgery four months back. My serum creatinine level is 2 mg/dL, and my hemoglobin level is 10.3 gm/dL. I am currently taking Mycoral 360 mg. Please suggest me a balanced and healthy diet.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

As you take multiple medications, including immunosuppressive drugs, the chances of developing opportunistic infections like cytomegalovirus and E. coli infection, and herpes are high. Therefore, I suggest you avoid the following food items in your diet.

1. Meat, poultry, fish, prawns or shrimp, crayfish, crab, squid, clams, oysters, and mussels.

2. Unpasteurized milk and food items produced from unpasteurized milk, like cheese and yogurt.

3. Uncooked or undercooked eggs and any products containing them.

4. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice and pomegranate or pomegranate juice, especially if you are taking Cyclosporine or Prograf (specific immunosuppressive medications).

5. Unwashed raw fruits and damaged fruits.

6. Unwashed raw vegetables and unwashed salads.

7. Unpasteurized juices or ciders.

8. Salad from salad bars or delicatessens.

9. Sprouts like alfalfa or bean sprouts.

Please follow up with your nephrologist for further suggestions about your condition.

Thank you.