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Title: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: paddbear0000 on January 03, 2009, 05:38:20 PM

I was actually hungry this evening, so I decided I'd cook dinner for my husband and myself. As soon as I threw the steak on the Foreman grill, the smell made me physically ill! I felt like throwing up! The only meat I've eaten for almost 2 months now has been turkey and seafood, so I haven't had to smell red meat in a long time. I tried searching IHD about this, but all I could come up with is that people just don't want to eat it, or it tastes funny. Has the smell of meat made anyone else, who is or was pre-dialysis, nauseous? I still can't bring myself to eat anything tonight.

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: thegrammalady on January 03, 2009, 05:43:57 PM

yes, i got to the point that any protein did

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: kitkatz on January 03, 2009, 05:44:55 PM

I could not eat beef for a few years before dialysis. Never connected it to this though. It would upset my system.

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: boxman55 on January 03, 2009, 05:46:39 PM

For me some days everything does not look or smell good. Then other days I will eat everything in site...Boxman

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: G-Ma on January 03, 2009, 06:44:01 PM

I agree with Boxman.......predialysis the sight and smell made me very ill...now I go for days without beef, sometimes any meat and then I want a big old juicy hamberger, then it's over for awhile. 
Ann

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: Romona on January 03, 2009, 07:02:48 PM

I was the same way. Even post transplant when my iron was low and they were encouraging red meat, I had a hard time.

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: monrein on January 04, 2009, 05:59:14 AM

Same here with meat and protein in general.  Pre-dialysis you should be eating very little protein anyway since the body can't handle the waste product from it.  3 0z a day was my limit at that time.  Speak to a renal dietician if you can because what you eat and how much of it is important at this stage.

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: paris on January 04, 2009, 09:53:23 AM

Me, too.  Now along with not wanting beef, I don't like the smell or taste of chicken either.  Makes me sick.   It helps to know this is common with so many.  My family keeps telling me to eat more meat.  I just end up  :puke;   

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: paddbear0000 on January 04, 2009, 03:15:54 PM

I'm ok with cooked chicken right now, but raw makes me ill too. It never used to be a problem. Makes cooking dinner adventurous to say the least! I don't have any problem with deli turkey for my sandwich, which is good, because otherwise I wouldn't be getting any protein.

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: monrein on January 04, 2009, 03:38:02 PM

You could consider a protein powder or renal friendly protein drink until you start dialysis.

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: Lucinda on January 04, 2009, 03:43:16 PM

I am a carb girl these days.  Protein just makes me sick.  I don't eat barbeques, just have pasta when everyone has meat.  Best way to keep nausea at bay.

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: paddbear0000 on January 04, 2009, 04:19:26 PM

Quote from: monrein on January 04, 2009, 03:38:02 PM

You could consider a protein powder or renal friendly protein drink until you start dialysis.

I never even thought of that. Thanks! Hmmm...I wonder if they have vanilla flavored?

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: BRANDY on January 07, 2009, 10:31:51 AM

Can dialysis pt have Ensure to help with intake of protein?

Title: Re: Did meat make you throw up pre-dialysis?
Post by: monrein on January 07, 2009, 02:42:24 PM

Ask a renal dietician to recommend protein drinks that are renally friendly.  I was given Suplena and a specific renal formulation of Boost.  Always check the potassium and the phosphorus.