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Hate my NUT

zenandnow

By zenandnow, in Food and Nutrition

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zenandnow    514

zenandnow
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This thread has made me even more thankful for my NUT. She is curvy' date=' personable, and sincerely has a desire to help. She doesn't follow the pyramid and says that all foods can fit in our meal plans. We focus on starch, Protein, fats, veggies, fruit, milk exchanges. I've learned to convert grams into servings and can analyze a label like no other lol. The NUTs I deal with at my hospital are completely worthless, regardless of size or shape, at educating my patients on diets appropriate for their diabetes/heart disease/renal failure etc and I end up doing it myself. Don't tell my diabetic patient that he can't have sugar in his cream of wheat but breads and Pasta won't effect his blood sugar!

My NP that I have to see pre op on the other hand is overweight, cold, and judgemental about those of contemplating surgery. Skinny or fat, her attitude is off-putting and I can't wait until I'm done with my 12 week Options class and can meet with the surgeon!![/quote']

KaraBoo, that's what I'm looking for! A NUT that is engaged and will teach me how to change my habits & eat for the rest of my life! Could I do the research and learn it? Yes, if that's the only option. But I learn better when I can ask questions, engage with someone, and LEARN.

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TwinsMama    483

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I know you guys are venting but can't believe you're criticizing your dietitians based on body size. They weigh the right amount because they eat according to their own guidelines. Also carrying extra weight is not going to help them in their careers. "Who should listen to her? She's not even thin." I can just hear it now.

I hear you but I have a bit of a different take. My Nut that was required during my 6 month qualifying stage was a size 2 (if that) and was mean, rigid, and seemed to hate life. My Nut at the Dr. office is probably the same size 2 but is happy, full of life, and doesn't seem to have a disdain for people with weight problems.

What got me about the first Nut was that she was trying to convince me her lifestyle was great because she was a size 2 rather than because of the overall quality of life. What makes me like the Dr's Nut is that she makes her lifestyle seem great because she is HEALTHY regardless of the fact that she is a size 2. For 1 Nut it was all about size while for the other it was about health.

Hope that makes sense.

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Nursebarbie    392

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Some very good info on healthy eating can be found at the local health food store like whole foods.

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futureloser    190

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I have had a great experience with my RD at Henry Ford in Detroit. I am sorry everyone hs not had the benefit of having someone who is realistic and supportive. No, she is not and was never overweight but she has worked with enough WLS patients that she is empathetic but also tells us how it is without demeaning anyone. Jut wanted to inset a positive!

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kw2walker    211

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I have had a great experience with my RD at Henry Ford in Detroit. I am sorry everyone hs not had the benefit of having someone who is realistic and supportive. No' date=' she is not and was never overweight but she has worked with enough WLS patients that she is empathetic but also tells us how it is without demeaning anyone. Jut wanted to inset a positive![/quote']

My NUT came to see me while I was in the hospital she was wonderful. She is very encouraging and happy for me on this journey.

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zenandnow    514

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SO happy for those of you who have had a good experience with your NUT! I hope to join you soon - another poster was kind enough to give me a referral to a new NUT and I am so excited to try her out! I don't care WHAT size she is, as long as she is positive and interested in helping me make the most of my sleeve!

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nnegrete329    40

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I thought I was just being picky... But after all reading all this I wonder... My NUT is very nice and easy going. I have seen her 2 times so far first time was the consultation and second time was called "initial start"... I honestly was not aware that I was suppose to be on a diet until 2 days ago she asked me how I was doing with my diet. All I got from her that day was a packet of post op eating suggestion. I see her again on the eight I plan on asking her to clear it up for me then

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kw2walker    211

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Mine was no help at all.

May e the hospital can offer a different one?

My NUT is great was so surprised she came to visit me. If there are others in your area the have good NUT perhaps they could recommend theirs to you.

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