Diet after Transplant?

[kingc_79]

I dunno if you guys seen my post on it b4 but i've been goin thru testing to see if i could be a donor for a kidney to my stepdad's sister. Yesterday , the surgeons met and iwas approved and theyr' doin it on may 22. i have to fly down there to san antonio on 15th for last test,t hen wait a week on surgery. I was so freakin happy i couldnt speak when the nurse told me. i dont think i've ever been that happy in my life. it will be my first surgery ever but, they say i will be able to work out after bout 4wks. i'm takin my forearm thing and gripers so my grip will be great by time i get out that hospital.

My Q is: What type of diet should i go on following this(the doc said needs to have high prot) to keep as much muscle w/o gaining fat b/c i cant' workout for 4 wks. I will prolly only be able to do cardio but nothing extreme.

suggestions please???

 

[HANSEL]

Thats a very respectable thing your doing man. Right on.

I would think a 40/30/30 PCF would be best? BUt I have no basis for that. Also take alot of BCAA's and Glutamine to help preserve your muscle. You really wont lose that much after 4 weeks.

 

[kingc_79]

thanks for the support man. it's appreciated.

 

[Senior Woonaki]

glutamine is a good idea because it will help keep you healthy after surgery... It is also supposed to help people recovering from surgery more than the average trainee...

GOOD LUCK - KEEP US POSTED

 

[kingc_79]

any other suggestions?

 

[kingc_79]

Thats a very respectable thing your doing man. Right on.

I would think a 40/30/30 PCF would be best? BUt I have no basis for that. Also take alot of BCAA's and Glutamine to help preserve your muscle. You really wont lose that much after 4 weeks.

i've never really taken aminos, how much should i take? like amino max 2200 4 tabs=1serv. how many those should i take a day?

I think i will go with bout 15g glutamine a day.

 

[b fold the truth]

I don't have any suggestions...but you will be in my prayers.

B True

 

[kingc_79]

I don't have any suggestions...but you will be in my prayers.

B True

thanks bro, its very much appreciated. see ya soon

 

[HANSEL]

i've never really taken aminos, how much should i take? like amino max 2200 4 tabs=1serv. how many those should i take a day?

I think i will go with bout 15g glutamine a day.

I was reading today that you should stay between 5-20grams of BCAA's.

I guess more than 20grams can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

Like 5 after breakfast, lunch, and dinner would probably be good.

 

[kingc_79]

I was reading today that you should stay between 5-20grams of BCAA's.

I guess more than 20grams can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

Like 5 after breakfast, lunch, and dinner would probably be good.

thanks for the info

 

[B0ARDIN087]

Great thing ur doing man, good luck!

 

[kingc_79]

thanks alot

 

[kingc_79]

well..they callled today and said the date was now set in stone for the afternoon of the 22nd. i have to leave next week after finals for the final tests b4 they put me in hosp. i cant freakin wait. At least now some of the anticipation is gone. My aunt was really excited too.

I just wanted to thank everyone on the boards AGAIN for your support and words or inspiration.

 

[ProperlyPumped]

That's great man! I'm sure your family is very proud of you for doing this.

Let me be the first to toast a beer to ya.

 

[kingc_79]

That's great man! I'm sure your family is very proud of you for doing this.

Let me be the first to toast a beer to ya.

thanks, prolly wont be too many more of those now

 

[kingc_79]

i was thinkin bout tryin swoles program to help get me back up there after the surgery. dunno yet tho.

 

[gonelifting]

you are doing a great thing bro. she is lucky to have you in her life. you`re spending your time here wisely.

 

[kingc_79]

you are doing a great thing bro. she is lucky to have you in her life. you`re spending your time here wisely.

thanks alot for your support man