Had My Nut Appt. Yeserday....

Hello to all. Yesterday I had my appt with my nut. She said I have been doing great but I need to clean a few things up. She didnt like that I am drinking Crystal Light she said that all those drinks are nothing but chemicals. She said just drink water. I cant stand water!!!! She also said that she thinks I have a sugar  problem. She thinks when I eat sugar my blood sugar goes on a roller coaster ride. She also thinks I might have a thyroid problem since I am not losing alot of weight. She wants blood work but says that alot of people have thyroid problems that are not picked up by blood tests. She would like me to give up turkey bacon and sausage . She wants me to make my own sausage using sage and ground pork. She also is worried about salt and sodium in the bacon and sausage. I told her I have been eating Atkins bars and she thinks they are horrible because of the SOY... I also asked about the TVP as I wanted to make Rens special Mock apple pie... She said oh no stay away from TVP.... I am trying so hard and it seems that whatever I do is a problem. She also suggested a colonic. Has anyone ever had one? She claims that gets the weight loss moving...I am very confused today and am trying to sort this all out.. Thanks for listening and I would love to hear any advice.....

                                                                             Julie

Sorry, I have no advice.  

She's asking for a lot of changes all at once.  Way to overwhelm you!  :(

I am not a professional. She certainly does seem to have strong opinions on what is best. I was wondering if she is an independent nutritionist or if she is affiliated with a WLS practice? Does she have experience with folks like us?

Bottom line is how you feel about her. Do you like her? Do you feel comfortable with her? Do you feel like she can give you the support and direction you will need as you continue on your WL journey?

If you feel good about her, then I like the suggestion that was made to set up a plan for making changes gradually. For example, which change does she feel is the most important one to start with. Accomplish one before taking on another. It may feel like a slow way to go, but it is more reasonable for true behavior modification and success. This is not a switch that you can just turn on/off.

Please forgive me if I am speaking beyond my range of authority. You ultimately have to do what is right for you. Each team of medical professionals in the area of bariatrics has their differences as well as similarities. So what may be requested by one program may not be the same that is requested for another program. I do think it is important to follow the directions you are given for whatever program you decide is right for you.

Thanks Debbie. I asked her about wls and she told me she thinks I can lose weight without the surgery. I would hope thats possible but I doubt it. She is very nice and seems caring. She is not for wls as she stated to many complications. I am trying to lose weight by this plan but at times it feels so strict. If I cant get anywhere with her I will search for new nut..Thanks for your support and help...

 

                                                                                           Julie

I agree with Debbie. My nutritionist was never this negative about everything I ate. She's associated with my surgeon's office so their advice used to be similar. I would suggest getting a consultation with another nutritionist and seeing what she says about all the hings you mentioned eher - crystal light, TVP, sausage etc. If you want, I can find out the number for mine.

Thanks for your help. I willkeep you in mind if I need a new nut... Thanks so much she is very nice but some of her thoughts make me wonder....

                                                                    Julie

Sorry Julie but I'd suggest finding a new nut.  There's nothing wrong with drinking Crystal Light unless you have personal issues with artificial sweeteners.  I don't know a whole lot about colonics but have heard that they aren't that great for you because they clean out the good bacteria that is in your system.

Good Luck!!

Heather

Heather I dont think I have trouble with the sweetners she claims that the CL is full of bad chemicals. She told me that soy is bad for your thyroid... I am searching and Nessa pulled up some good stuff about soy too..Thanks for your help and support..


                                                                                     Julie

"TRY A COLONIC"  
Julie,

RUN as far as you can and find a new NUT.  this NUT is a NUT!

IF you have a thyroid problem SOY is an issue but until you find out if that's true....

Thanks for all your opinions. She is not affliated with any wls and she told me she doesnt believe in wls. I like her but these suggestions have me concerned. I am doing my best but give up Crystal Light. I have already gave up sodas now this...Then talking about a colonic....Wow....I am thinking of searching for another nut.. She even told me that South beach is no good....More confusion...

 

 

                                                        Julie