Nutritionist

Ginger2120 · 11-11-2003, 10:56 AM

I was just wondering how many people were required to see a nutritionist for there surgery. My surgeon requires one year of nutritionist visits after surgery. Anyone else have something like this?

shellyj · 11-11-2003, 12:03 PM

i dont have to see one as a requirement. i think it would be a good thing if they did require it.

marsha · 11-11-2003, 12:04 PM

My doctor requires monthly visits with the nutritionist for the first year. THis also includes a pre-op nutrition class. They charge a one time fee that covers all the follow up visits.

Hope this helps!:)

Marsha

**Alexandra** · 11-11-2003, 01:30 PM

I was required to have a pre-op visit with a nutrionist, which was pretty much a waste of time since she was primarily concerned with RNY patients. I didn't learn anything I didn't already know. There's no post-op nutritionist program at all.

But I like the idea of monthly visits or so, if only because it would be nice to share the specifics of what we're eating (and how it's being tolerated) with a qualified professional.

Ginger2120 · 11-11-2003, 03:45 PM

Mine too was a one time fee that covers the whole first year and the 3 pre-op visits. It's wonderful! She helps me make sure I'm getting in all of my protein, and she's great for ideas of different ways to get it if I'm tired of eating the same old thing. I'm glad my surgeon requires it.

And just on a side note:

I'm so excited! Today I found out that my employer (I work at the corporate office of a major book retailer) has a new program with Curves! Now I won't have the pay the $150 start up cost to start going, I only have to pay the $29.99 a month! It's very exciting for me because I am full of energy since I got my band and I think Curves is a good place for me to work out some of that energy without danger of me overdoing it.