I was told I needed to see a nutritionist for a consult and now today I'm finding out I need to see an MD in Gastroenterology. WTH! I am confused, what is the difference? Can someone please shed some light on this for me. Oh and to top it off I go to the doctor off for an hour wait only to find out because I had a Jolly Rancher I cannot get by blood tests done today! I have to come back when I have fasted for 10 hours OMG! I'm so in a hurry to get this done that now I'm getting frustrated. I wish I was told specifically what and whom I needed to see.

Most times when you get bloodwork done you need to be fasted. A jolly rancher is going to effect your blood glucose (sugar) level. Also a nutritionist handles diet and such, a gastroenterologist handles your gastrointestinal tract. You will most likely need an EGD (an upper endoscopy). You may need other tests too. I had a EGD, chest rad, EKG, Echocardiogram, stress test, and more.

Ok thanks for the info.

If you are unsure of what is been said or whats to be done always ask And Take a note book to write stuff down and when you think of questions write that too so you dont forget to ask when your there