Kidney Transplant and What Foods to Eat and Avoid After | The Cooking Doc®

Have you wondered :
How exactly a kidney transplant works?
What are the best foods to eat to protect your kidney transplant?
What foods you should avoid after to keep that kidney running optimally?
What can cause weight gain after kidney transplant?
The side effects of taking medications like immunosuppressant drugs, Prednisone, Tacrolimus?
Watch this video to find out more.

One of the absolute best days for me as a kidney doctor is when one of my patients receives a kidney transplant. It takes their kidney function from abnormal to good, takes them off dialysis and just generally makes them feel all around better. But in doing a deep dive in research on what to eat after a transplant and other methods to help protect that new organ - I was disappointed to see that there really isn't that much information out there. So I wanted to share this video with you all, whether you have had a transplant, are on the waiting list or just generally wanted to do some research on your own.

Content Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - My favorite days as a Nephrologist
01:04 - How a Kidney Transplant Works
02:29 - Potential Future of Kidney Transplant
02:32 - Weight Gain After Kidney Transplant
03:28 - Studies on diet and kidney transplant
04:12 - Tacrolimus
04:49 - Mediterranean Diet
05:49 - Immunosuppressant Drugs
06:22 - Foodborne Illnesses
07:10 - Other Ways to Protect that new Kidney
07:30 - Conclusion

Working as a kidney doctor, I found that my patients were often unaware of just how important diet and lifestyle were and how often they felt unsupported by generic advice to “eat healthy”.

The home cook in me hated hearing this, so I set out to find a better way. I began to combine my medical training and love of food, making videos of simple recipes that were based on science and packed with flavor. Instead of just saying “eat healthy” to my patients, I could give them the resources they needed to make a real difference in their health.

Kidney doctor, passionate home cook, and YouTube sensation Dr Blake Shusterman empowers people to proactively manage their health by stepping into the kitchen. The author of several cookbooks with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, The Cooking Doc® believes anyone, at any age can transform their health with small changes that make a big difference. Based on science and packed with flavor, Dr. Blake’s simple recipes have inspired home cooks everywhere to change their diet, retrain their taste buds, and transform their health.

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[zarajenkins]

I'm in the UK been on the list for 4 years, just had my kidney removed my other kidney is polysystic and doesn't work, I feel unwell all the time, I'm sick, can't eat that well and fluid restriction its terrible, I hope I get my kidney soon, God bless you all who have had your transplant ❤

[god]

I got a deceased donor who was a perfect match. I'm a year and 4 months and everything is going great but one tip I can't stress enough is DO ANY EXERCISE you can because fatigue will hit you out of nowhere for no reason after transplant. Everytime I don't workout for days on end my body feels super tired. Even a 20 min at home quick workout will ease the fatigue. I'm counting calories and losing weight. It works for me. Cheers to all🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[eiynadamaso]

My father recently had a kidney transplant last week and these videos are very helpful for him and I. My father has been on diyalisis for 11 years so it was a big blessing and gift.

[ananyaaithal]

Its been 6 months since my transplant i really want to keep my kidney healthy and want to take a really good care. Your video is helpful thank you doctor. 🙏🏻

[yessir]

Just had a kidney transplant in July I want to take good care of my new kidney but I’m very grateful ❤

[sassybrown]

Very helpful video. It's been 7 months since my transplant.
Thanks

[solowcadi]

5/4/24 I got mine. Thanks for the food info. even on dialysis my appetite was was good but now I need to change up the diet a little bit to keep the new kidney and my self healthy

[ninamarie]

Thanks dr. It's true nobody really tells you after you get your transplant what you "should" be eating.

[Manx]

I’m three weeks out from my transplant surgery. My readings are dropping every time I go in for a check up. I started with a creatinine level of 11, then a 6 and now it’s at a 3. I had zero pain from the surgery and was up and walking two days after the surgery, I feel like I’ve gotten my life back after nine years of waiting. I want to protect my new kidney but I also want to enjoy food. When you first talk to a dietician it’s overwhelming, mostly what not to do, I want to know what I can eat.

[swap]

I had my kidney transplant 13/7/10. My mother donated kidney. My creatinine is now 1.5 .

[rodrigogarcia]

I got my kidney 12/24/19 any tips that can help is useful!!🥰 I’m still learning how to take better care of it !! Dios los bendiga

[cindyayala]

Thank you so much Doctor!! I’m on the transplant list approved God is great!!

[delagum]

I had my kidney transplant in February 2010 from a deceased donor. I have a creatinine score in the 2.1 to 2.9 and my nephrologist said it’s great. I have been following a Mediterranean diet for most of the 12 years but I need some new recipes. So, I am looking forward to your book (should be here 21 Dec., 2022)! Peace ✌️

[ThoughtsbyGopika]

Your are so right about not much information being available about post transplant diet. I have been searching for years but couldn't find anything. Many videos convey very wrong information as well.

[tlbailey]

In April I will have had my second kidney 31 years and hope I continues to go well. I did get hepatitis C from a blood transfusion. They cured it, and now I have cirrhosis of the liver. Which intern makes me have to take diuretics, which is very hard.

[petrabijoux]

Just have my kidney transplant I am following you for food eating

[Big_Mo_Zak]

I had kidney transplant 8 years ago. All functioning well. I do vegetarian diet 3 days a week. Parsley, corn leaf and Arabic gum juice are my close friends. Still struggling with over weight though 😊

[alnheet]

Indeed, I was in a dilemma after the transplant: the doctor says everything, but not too much??? At the hospital, they provided me with meat, rice, juices, dairy, legumes, and soup

[darrenpetersen]

Thank you so much am keen on specializing in dialysis

[sirlarry]

I need a living donor for my brother is blood type is B. You'll be compensated AFter with a written agreement with the Attorney pls is dyin with dialysis