Many of the side effects of the medications William was prescribed in October 2022 caused him to lose his appetite. His month-long hospitalization in March exacerbated his weight loss. To stay healthy and strong enough to qualify for a kidney transplant (should he find a donor match), he must gain weight. However, having a desire to eat is proving difficult. His renal dietician advised him to consume higher fat foods, such as 3% milk. So whenever I cook for him, I use more butter or encourage him to add high-fat, high-calorie foods like sour cream. His body's ability to gain weight has been a slow process. If William meets the criteria for a kidney transplant and finds a suitable donor match, the only pills he'll need in the future will be anti-rejection medication. However, those pills aren't without drawbacks. From a previous post, I mentioned that William needs to limit his fluid intake. Fluid restriction aids the patient's health. Dialysis patients can either urinate infrequently or not at all. Dialysis must remove any extra fluid, and drinking too much fluid may cause buildup between dialysis sessions, resulting in the following:
William recently bought a drinking cup with measurements painted on it. This greatly aids him in keeping track of the 1.5L (6.34 cup) of fluid per day that he is permitted to consume. ‐–-------‐‐---------------
Myth: Only one volunteer is required to become a living kidney donor. There are strict health criteria for volunteers. It is necessary to have multiple volunteers. Not everyone who fills out a form will be a suitable kidney donor.
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