I will so be there on June 16th. I think I can even get the hubby to come.

Hello again my fellow nutmegers,

My RNY surgery is just a few weeks away!  Yippeeee!  Yikes!! and all the other associated feelings, worries, concerns.

But anyway, I've been on the hunt for GOOD nutritionist.  I wasn't impressed with the person I saw for my pre-op requirements. I had 2 meetings with her and her information was accurate but basic and very disorganized.  I was not impressed and paying out of pocket so I want to get the most for my money.

That said, do any of you have a nutritionist/dietitian that you just love and would recommend?  I'm well aware of the guidelines, rules and requirements for post-op eating but would really like to have a pro on my my side to help put that all into practice and help me meal plan and monitor vitamins, etc throughout this process.  Like how to incorporate my requirements into meals for the family and such. 

There is sooo much information out there and can be overwhelming.  To have a trusted source to help me break it down, confirm that I'm on the right track, help  me avoid vitamin deficiencies, etc. would be awesome. 

Any suggestions?

Thanks again,  Joie

 I wish you the best of luck Kathy. My husband is 35 and I think his is ticking louder than mine!

I am so glad you said that. I have been trying to explain to a few of the "skeptics" that this isn't the lazy way out. This lifestyle change takes work and commitment.

Everyone seems to be very nice. And I have a feeling I will become a clothes hoarder even though they might be far past their use.



Best wishes!


Jessie

I am trying to hang in there. I have a few health issues now since surgery that we are trying to resolve. Other than that I am doing great. I don't get to excercise like I want due to the issues. I miss it BAD too. Took a walk yesterday and felt WONDERFUL. Might drag the hubby and dog-ter out again. Can't go on my own (I am passing out and we don't know why) so I have to wait until the weekend so I have someone to go with. I was always told how good I would feel after surgery and I couldn't comprehend it since I had been obese for so long. I still am amazed at how good I feel (most of the time) and how I just want to take this "new" body out for a test drive to see what I can do now.

I remember the first time I went to SG at Middlesex it was wonderful. I loved it and wished I could go back more than the few times I had to for surgery. I went when I was off for my gall bladder (I think) and it was horrible. Or maybe it was earlier than August, I really don't remember. When I have a Monday off I think, Maybe I should go to the meeting. Then I start thinking about driving for an hour and a half and how little I got out of it and stay home with the hubby. I feel sad too about the meetings too since I met wonderful people there in person that I had known from here.

Thanks! I will have to give it a try since money is tight and I need clothes!