13 Apr 2012
I'm still doing good with the diet. I still haven't had any chocolate and still haven't had any carbonated beverages, Diet Dr Pepper :( I don't think I will ever be drinking it again and I love it so much but I can't with my kidney and bladder problems. Same with the chocolate. I'm watching really close on the amount of protein I eat too. My doctor gave me a list of things I can't have due to my kidney disease. No pop, chocolate, tomatoes, citrus, artificial sweeteners, tea, coffee, and limit alcohol and protein. Damn, all the things I love! So far, so good. I don't want to have to have a kidney transplant some day and if I keep watching what I do and take care of myself, I think I will ne alright. Unless my Lupus gets really bad. I can't control the disease and what it does but I can make sure to eat right, exercise, lower my stress and get a good nights rest. Today I had the usual breakfast, oatmeal. Lunch was a chicken wrap, and supper was grilled (not breaded) catfish, green beans, and a salad. It was delicious and filling. I hope that I don't get too overwhelmed trying to diet, take care of my brother, take care of my mom, and still get the normal day to day things taken care of. I need a day to myself. I think I need a day of pampering or a quiet day with no distractions. Don't know when that will ever hapen but I can dream. Since last week, I have lost 3.6 lbs. :)