Anyone else find info confusing from Nut and Doc's??

Ok, so last time I went to the Dr. I was told by the Nut that I could have a few fruits, like grapes or melon or berries. Then I go in and the Doc says no fruits, Veggies but no fruit.....The Nut said refried beans were great as long as I use cheese or meat in them too....Doc says NO refried beans! Nut says exercise, Doc says don't exercise in excess and it can create hunger....Is there ever a meeting of the minds???
I didn't think riding the Exercise bike 3 miles a day  for 3 days and doing strengthing exercise those days, then walking a mile 2 days was to much, but he told me to becareful doing that much....I can not afford to go in and have them test how much is to much. Years ago people just exerecised and it burns calories......What is the norm for you guys?

Sherry

Hi, Sherry.
I don't think there is such a thing as "the norm" for us. I would say to try to follow the nutritionist's recommendation as far as diet, because that's her area of expertise, and try to follow the exercise physiologist's recommendation for exercise, because that's her area of expertise. Dr. Walton is going to be more cautious, because he wants maximum results. They all do, of course, but his area of expertise is more medical, if that makes sense.
I suppose you can try it both ways, a week at a time. Keep careful records, and see which way of eating and which way of exercising gives you the greater results on the scale. That way, you can show all concerned what you did and how it worked for you. After all, our bodies are rather unique, so I doubt there can be a "one plan fits all." :)
Blessings,
Mary

It irritates the heck out of me when a dietitican and surgeon aren't on the same page. 

I understand different doctors having different ideas on what works and what doesn't but these are in the same office!!  I know it's important to follow Dr's orders but you would think that they would all jive up. Ohhhhhh well!

Sherry

I exercise big time so they wouldn't be happy with me I guess.  I think we each have to find what works for ourselves.  The main thing is to not turn into grazing which I have personally already struggled with.  Exercise helps keep me on track, and I bike 25 miles at a time and spend an hour in the gym each morning.  Works for me.