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[|Human|] Hi Dr. Grief,I am a heart patient. I was on dialysis for a brief time after open heart surgery. I am now considered moderate CKD . I have regular blood work. My GFR is 41%. Of course, I would like to do I can do to at least stay at this level. Should I follow a special diet? My Potassium is 4.4., I am not overweight.Thanks for your answer.Gabrielle
[|AI|]  Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Looking to your history, I as a nephrologist understand your concern. You have CKD stage 3. It requires salt restriction, protein intake -0.6 to 0.8gm/kg/day, water intake according to urine output and calories as per your activity level. Kindly take dietitians opinion. Check s.calcium, phosphorus and uric acid level. Consult your nephrologist, or you can communicate with me also with above reports think this would be helpful to you. Best wishes. Tc.  Chat Doctor.