Hey everyone!!

I have my nutritionist consult tomorrow and I was just wondering what will be done? I am not going to the nutritionist that the surgeon recommended because of cost so I found another one - I explained what this was for and she seemed to know what I was talking about - and I just want to be sure I get what I am supposed too. I dont want to go through all this and then when I get to the surgeon consult he tells me that I dont have the correct info. So what should I make sure is done?? any advice??? :help:

THANKS!!!!

did you consult your doc about going to another nut before hand ?

if I were you i would make sure before hand . Bascially they go over what your suppose to eat how your doctor wants you do eat after surgery .

that's why im a little surprised your doc would allow you to see someone other than who he works with .

they tell you how to eat post op , how many times a day , what foods have more Protein , how much protein , that kind of stuff. It really is ( or mine was at least) doctor specific.

Just my input

Mindy

thanks mindy!!!

I spoke with the doctors office and they were ok with me looking for someone else because the person they have doesnt take insurance - I cant afford the cost out of pocket - as long as the nutritionist deals with bariatric patients is what they told me.

My doctor had the nutritionist come to his office to meet with me, it was included in the 'pre-paid package'.

She had hand-outs provided from my doctor I believe about what to eat pre-op diet, the post-op diet, what foods might have problems, etc.

It all sounded like standard things out of the Inamed handbook, except she said don't drink through a straw.. She was meeting with me and a girl about to get RNY, so some of the things she had to clarify which was which, and she wasn't sure on the straw so she told me not to do it. I drink out of a straw almost everyday, but she said the reason is it would get a lot of air in your stomach.. but I haven't had any problems, or noticed unusual amounts of air.. so.. (shrug).

My doctor had the nutritionist come to his office to meet with me, it was included in the 'pre-paid package'.

She had hand-outs provided from my doctor I believe about what to eat pre-op diet, the post-op diet, what foods might have problems, etc.

It all sounded like standard things out of the Inamed handbook, except she said don't drink through a straw.. She was meeting with me and a girl about to get RNY, so some of the things she had to clarify which was which, and she wasn't sure on the straw so she told me not to do it. I drink out of a straw almost everyday, but she said the reason is it would get a lot of air in your stomach.. but I haven't had any problems, or noticed unusual amounts of air.. so.. (shrug).

I was told not to drink out of a straw, it can cause air in your stomach and cause your stoma and stomach to stretch . Similar to what carbonation can do .

Jettti..... You might want to get in writing what the nutritionist suggested , show it to your doc and see if there is anything he wants you to change ?

that would be the best bet i think ?

Mindy

I will definitely get in writing whatever I can from the nutritionist. I am just worried that when I go for the consult at the surgeon he will have another list of things that I have to do and I have worked hard to get them all done before hand so that I can get the surgery before the year end

I will definitely get in writing whatever I can from the nutritionist. I am just worried that when I go for the consult at the surgeon he will have another list of things that I have to do and I have worked hard to get them all done before hand so that I can get the surgery before the year end

that is probably not going to happen , they are usually up front on what they require.

Mindy