Before going vegan I had kidney stones 3 very painful times, so I can relate to this post. Since going vegan, I have not reduced my oxalates whatsoever. I am happy to say that I haven't seen kidney stones in well over 10 years now. However, I have both of my kidneys. In a situation like this, with your wife, I would not follow my method simply because there's no margin for error. At least not without a lot of research and a doctor's support - hopefully a plant-based doctor's support.
My non-vegan urologist gave me the same deal when I had my surgeries. He says, "no oxalates!" or very little and hands me a sheet with all this wonderful food NOT to eat. No strawberries, no spinach, quinoa, etc
It was depressing to say the least!
Also, edde is right, there are several types of kidney stones, but assuming her doctor said no oxalates, I am guessing they are the more common "calcium oxalate" ones. I feel for her, I really do. They are incredibly painful, which I'm sure she's well aware of. I would not want them again or even wish them on an enemy.
Since I have both kidneys, I was willing to take the risk with a vegan diet. I have to wonder if dairy played a role? That's just speculation, on my part, but I did love my dairy. At the end of the day, I would not fool around with just one kidney. You could try finding a plant-based doctor, perhaps. At any rate, I would not make any drastic dietary changes without consulting a qualified doctor.
Doctor Greger has a lot of info on the subject and maybe worth exploring.
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My non-vegan urologist gave me the same deal when I had my surgeries. He says, "no oxalates!" or very little and hands me a sheet with all this wonderful food NOT to eat. No strawberries, no spinach, quinoa, etc
It was depressing to say the least!Also, edde is right, there are several types of kidney stones, but assuming her doctor said no oxalates, I am guessing they are the more common "calcium oxalate" ones. I feel for her, I really do. They are incredibly painful, which I'm sure she's well aware of. I would not want them again or even wish them on an enemy.
Since I have both kidneys, I was willing to take the risk with a vegan diet. I have to wonder if dairy played a role? That's just speculation, on my part, but I did love my dairy. At the end of the day, I would not fool around with just one kidney. You could try finding a plant-based doctor, perhaps. At any rate, I would not make any drastic dietary changes without consulting a qualified doctor.
Doctor Greger has a lot of info on the subject and maybe worth exploring.
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