I figured this is as good a place to start as any on the bulletin board. It will be nice to get to know people and track my progress.
My name is Debi and I was recently diagnosed with Stage 5 Kidney Disease, which is no doubt a result of my poor eating habits over the years. This was only about two months ago and it has been quite a shock. It has been quite a journey already, but it has led me to Dr. McDougall and I am finally making lifestyle changes that will hopefully have a positive effect on my life.
It has been a challenge to eat vegan and stay within the limits of a renal diet, but I am researching and learning more each day and it is getting easier and easier. It has become quite clear to me on other "disease" related bulletin boards that people have a really hard time with change and typically just don't do it. I have made the choice to do everything in my power to heal my body rather than medicate and just get by.
Looking forward to making new friends, learning new things, and feeling much better!