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davey72
davey72

Well the Xmas season has fell upon us what will be the safe or ideal limit of alchol for someone with 31% kidney function

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  • rob96807
    rob96807 davey72

    Posted

    I had been told 2 beers or 2 shots. Essentially you don't want to drink more than your liver can handle and then your kidneys have to deal with it.
  • Stephy42820
    Stephy42820 davey72

    Posted

    Unfortunatly not much. No where near as much as id like to drink lol.

    Have a good xmas though.

  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey davey72

    Posted

    My hubby offered me a glass of wine at dinner time today and much as I would have liked to accept, ​​I really don't feel it's a good idea to make my sole kidney work any hard than it already has to.
  • phoenix1234
    phoenix1234 davey72

    Posted

    I had my right kidney removed approx 7 weeks ago. I have not been given any advice from my consultant in regards to drinking. However, as I want to keep my remaining kidney intact for as long as my heart keeps beating I am self-imposing an almost teetotal ban.

    I may have one or two very small drinks over the festive period (not sure yet)...

    I'm erring on the side of caution not trying to sound like a sanctimonious old git.

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