What should transplant patients not eat?

Foods to avoid after transplant

• Raw seafood like clams, oysters, sushi and ceviche.
• Raw, rare or undercooked meat, poultry and fish.
• Raw or undercooked eggs.
• Foods containing raw eggs like cookie dough or homemade eggnog.
• Unpasteurized milk and unpasteurized cheese.
• Unpasteurized cider.
• Bean and alfalfa sprouts.

Can kidney transplant patients eat eggs?

Eat Heart Healthy! In addition, follow these guidelines: Choose low-fat milk and other low-fat or nonfat dairy products. Limit egg yolks to 3 or 4 per week.

What are the restrictions after a kidney transplant?

Most kidney transplant recipients can return to work and other normal activities within eight weeks after transplant. No lifting objects weighing more than 10 pounds or exercise other than walking until the wound has healed (usually about six weeks after surgery). Have frequent checkups as you continue recovering.

What fruits should transplant patients avoid?

Most foods and drinks are completely safe for you to take after transplant. Please AVOID grapefruit, pomegranate, pomelo, blood orange, and black licorice, as these can increase the amount of anti- rejection medication in your body and this could harm you.

How much water should a kidney transplant patient drink a day?

One of the keys to a successful recovery is staying well-hydrated. You should drink plenty of water — typically 2 liters (about 68 ounces) — per day.

Is peanut butter good for kidney transplant patients?

You can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by following the heart-healthy tips in the nutrition tips before kidney transplant section. At each meal and snack eat some protein like lean meat, fish, chicken, legumes, tofu, eggs, peanut butter, or low-fat dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese).

What is the average recovery time for a kidney transplant?

Recovery tips: Transplant patients usually return to normal activities within four to eight weeks. It’s important to avoid any heavy lifting during this recovery period. You can help your recovery and reduce the risk of complications by: Taking your medications as directed.

Is lemon water good for kidney transplant patients?

Salt. Continuing to follow a no added salt diet is recommended to help prevent high blood pressure. Avoid adding salt when cooking or at the table, instead you could try using pepper, herbs, spices, lemon juice, vinegar etc which will not affect your blood pressure.