Who Is Correct Here?

[mesmus 3]

Dietician says I'm allowed to have diet drinks like coke zero while the doctor says it's not ok. Dietician says eat a balanced meal of veggie and meat. Doctor says just eat meat (animal protein)

So from what I see

The Dietician I go to specializes in lap band dieting. This doctor bases he's method on what the patients have had success with over the years. So high Protein low carbs is his method.

Who should I listen to? I'm confused.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Well my pamphlet right from the Lap Band manufacturer says your Dr is right!

I quit Dt soda 7wks ago and I can honestly say I do not miss it. My skin is a lot clearer and smoother, my bladder function is better, really! Diet soda is just a bunch of chemicals & food coloring, how can it be good for you?

[elcee 3,343]

I don't think a diet of just animal Protein is really good for you. You miss out on too many essential Vitamins and minerals.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I don't think a diet of just animal Protein is really good for you. You miss out on too many essential Vitamins and minerals.

Hi Elcee, how you doing? Don't see you much.Hope all is well!

At the end of her statement she says Dr want Protein and low carb, so it turns out to be not just protein but fruits & veggies too.

[mesmus 3]

Not fruit but very little veggies once a day

[CarrieBrownsville 55]

Carbonation can cause the stomach to move too much (it's a muscle) so no soda whatsoever! As for diet, a low carb, high Protein diet is still very healthy if you eat good carbs, not junk. Do what your doctor tells you to do and then mention to him what the nutritionist told you - personally, I think they need to find a different nutritionist even if she does claim to specialize in bariatric patients!

[Mayasgram 351]

The Dr. I eat my Protein mostly meat it fills me the best and I was always a meat eater. I love a cup of V8 juice warmed up in the winter monthes iced in the summer and for a treat with a splash of vodka . Sounds crazy to have such a difference of opinion in the same office. I do eat vegtables and take a Vitamin... Just don't eat JUNK and stay at your portion size....

I wouldn't do pop very often but my Dr. said once in a while is a okay if it doesn't bother you. It's funny what becomes a treat once you lose weight for me in use to be creme filled Krispy Kreme donuts and at least 2 .. I never passed a Bakery I didn't like or a mickey D's carmel frappe at 450 cals as a chaser. Now it makes me gag... Yuk so much sugar.

[missybear 86]

My doctor suggested eating my Protein first then move to the veggies if I'm still hungry.

[Sojourner 2,446]

The brain needs carbs for energy to run on...so we need some carbs. We just need to make them healthy carbs. My surgeon allows some fruits and steamed vegetables, and low fat Protein choices.

I do eat fruit and vegetables daily, though in only small amounts. The key is to stay away from processed foods with additives. Simple is better...

[mesmus 3]

Carbonation can cause the stomach to move too much (it's a muscle) so no soda whatsoever! As for diet' date=' a low carb, high Protein diet is still very healthy if you eat good carbs, not junk. Do what your doctor tells you to do and then mention to him what the nutritionist told you - personally, I think they need to find a different nutritionist even if she does claim to specialize in bariatric patients![/quote']

I was referred to her by the surgeon himself but it seems the fill doctor and dietician say different things.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Put the doc and the nut in the same room and ask them to get their stories straight. It is too confusing for a new lap band patient to be hearing multiple voices that are not singing in tune!