Question on Nutrition assessment (Pre-op) :-(

Hello There, My husband and I had our consult with Dr. Reinhold in New Haven on Ocotber 31st. One of our next steps is to see Diana Rosa RD for our nutrition assessment. I called her and left a message and have'nt heard anything back yet. Has anyone had any experience with her? Does she get back to you in a reasonable amount of time? Also, I heard about this Protein Sparing modified fast diet, does anyone have the diet? Or is this the same as Atkins? Any info would be so helpful!!!! Thank you all so much! MaryJo Rak Derby, CT

hi there, diana will get back to u but don't let it go all week if you dont hear from her wednesday call back thursday...they have u do the protien sparing mod fast to make sure u can follow instructions and go into ketosis...not hard high protien low carb low fat for a few days...the whole process goes smoothly they just want to make sure u are ready and willing...good luck its easy and im sure u will do fine...email if u have anymore questions...hugs karen

Thank You For getting back to me Karen! I appreciate it!

MaryJo, Give Diana another call, she is quite busy, I too played telephone tag with her. She was very good and very knowledgeable very easy to talk to. The protein sparing diet is 3 oz of protein ( fish, pork, chicken, lean meat) 3 times a day all weighed out and you are to have no carbs whatsoever, no vegs, no dairy. and you have to drink chicken broth, water, and crystal lite. She gives you a prescription for a potassium pill. You are to follow the instructions to the "T" or else it could hinder how fast you go into ketosis. This diet is to see if you can follow instructions that the doctors set forth. Good luck!!!

Hello! Thanks Jay for the helpful info! I appreciate it! I finally got in touch with Diana and We go on Thursday the 13th! Yeahhhhhhh! I am very excited. Thanks again for all your responses! Take care everyone! MaryJo