Rina Kapoor Rina Kapoor Asked 9 months ago

Can you live with one kidney removed?

My sister had to undergo surgery last year to get one of her kidneys removed due to a severe infection. She is recovering well, but I still worry about her long-term health. I wanted to ask if it's truly possible for someone to live a completely normal life after having one kidney removed.

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Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yeah bro, totally. I had one kidney removed after a bad accident three years ago. I'm completely fine now, hitting the gym regularly and working a full-time job. You just have to make sure you drink enough water and don't overdo the protein shakes.

Sanjay Bhatnagar Sanjay Bhatnagar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Of course you can live! Honestly, managing with one kidney is much easier than managing my teenage kids. You just have to be a little careful about salt, drink your water, and avoid those heavy painkiller pills like candy. It's really not that bad.

Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

According to the urologist we consulted when my mother had her nephrectomy, the remaining kidney naturally undergoes compensatory hypertrophy. This means it enlarges slightly to take over up to 80% of the total kidney function. She just has to monitor her blood pressure and get an annual serum creatinine test done.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

By God's grace, one can live a very long and healthy life with one kidney. Just make sure to eat light, fresh home-cooked meals and drink warm water. Avoid too much pickle or salty foods, and you can drink a little coconut water daily to keep the system clean.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

You can definitely stay fit with one kidney. Just focus on a clean, balanced diet with moderate protein from natural sources and keep yourself well hydrated during workouts. Avoid any extreme supplements and always listen to your body's limits.

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