first follow up

Hello all, had my first follow up appt with the dietician today at clarian.  I can now advance to pureed food. I guess she didnt really answer all my questions , can i puree anything i want as long as it is healthy  or do i have to stay within the list of foods they gave us in binder. she said i could try one new food at a time. i understand that as far as to see if i tolerate it. I too am a newby. I guess i should say i have really appreciated just reading all your support for each other as an outsider looking in. Is anyone from the southern Indiana area. I live in Washington. I am a Rn and work in the Bedford area. would love to make some new friends and support network. I know this is gonna be a long road. But i am so looking forward to in . I had revision surgery as i have vomited with my old VGB for the last 8 years. all drs said it was me. Dr Huse found mesh blocking my outlet , so i am glad i wasnt just ME!!!!    I am pretty up to date on diabetes, chf, arrythmias, and most major medical conditions as i have been a nurse for 18 years mostly in ICU and Med surg. so i might be able to help you all a little with the medical lingo stuff. Well i need to get to bed . I am gonna do some cleaning tomorrow as my energy is back and i  am going back to work next week.   Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow.  Keep Strong.   
                                                                                             Tracy

I'm afraid I can't help you with the diet plan at Clarian, as I went through St. V's. I was just going to say you might want to make a list of your unanswered questions, and call the dietician in the morning. They should be able to help you out. Ours at St. V's always are. GOod luck.

Give one of the dietitian's at Clarian a call, they will be more than happy to answer your questions.  Ruthann and Anessa are wonderful, as is the whole staff as you know.

Do they still have the teleconference support group?  I went to the center last night. It was my first time since January.  I should have been in another group, but went to the preop - 6 mos out group with my friend since it was her first time going.  I didn't realize how much I missed it until I was there last night. 

I know there are several people who live in Southern Indiana on the board.  I'm sure one of them will contact you.

Julie

I had my RNY at St. V's, not Clarion...but I would say that you can ONLY have what is in your binder for this time period. That's how it was for us. Calling your nut and asking them is your best option though. In the meantime, I wouldn't stray beyond what is in your binder though...

Sherri