dietician/nutritionist

I need to have a dietician/nutritionist consult as part of my insurance (cigna) criteria for WLS. My surgeon does this as part of his pre-op and post-op education but cigna wont accept that. I was wondering if any one knows of someone in pinellas county that is informed about the DS and WLS friendly? Thanks

Pamela, The dietician I used, is Lonna Forss, R.D. L.D. her phone number is 727-742-6969. She is very well informed on the weight loss surgeries, she works part time out of Dr. Haicken's office, but not for the doctor. She spent about an hour with me and then sent me a very detailed report on what I need to do pre-op to get ready for the surgery, and how to eat after surgery. I highly recommend her. Another dietician that members of my support group have used, is Barbara Correll 727-724-9715, I have heard her speak at one of support group meetings, and she definately knows weight loss surgery. Hope this info helps.

There's also a dietician on staff at Morton Plant and i was able to see her and my insurance kicked in for it. Some insurance companies won't pay for nutritionist though, they are considered treatment for diabetes. The name of the one I used is Nadine Pazder. Good Luck.

Pamela, I went to Joslin center for diabetes at Mease Countryside Hospital. The nutrit. there was wonderful. Good luck. Melinda-Largo, Fl Lap RNY 10/17/03 -62lbs