??'s for first NUT appointment

Hi all!

I have my first nutritionist appointment Tuesday, and have put together the following list of questions.  Wondering if I'm missing anything.  All thoughts are appreciated.  Thanks!

1.  What is the key to maximizing weight loss post band?
2.  What is the key to minimizing damage to/loss of hair?
3.  What is the pre op diet routine?
4.  What is the post op diet routine?
5.  Do you prefer 3 meals/day, or could I make it 5 or 6 smaller meals? I’m worried about hunger in between.
6.  How do I kick my diet Pepsi habit? Will I have to? Some people just let the fizz go down. I’d be happy w/ fizzless diet Pepsi.
7.  How do I do liquids and avoid sodium at the same time?
8.  What is your recommendation for daily calorie intake post op once I’m on an unrestricted regime?
9.  What vitamins or supplements do you recommend post op?  

Hey Deb,

These sound like Excellent questions! I love that you're really thinking ahead. It's a great set-up for success!

I think a question I may have would be "What, Why's and How's on vitamins?" especially once the restriction really starts.

I visit with my NUT every 8 weeks or so because my diet routine and calorie intake changes as I lose weight. I'm sure your's will too.

I'm really proud of you for doing your research! Keep it going!

Jules

Jules:

Thanks for your thoughts.  I've modified the vitamins questions to include the part about the change in restriction.

Since I've got to wait until probably August for surgery (maternity leave April - July), I really have no excuse in the world not to get my act together.  I'm really liking the time, actually -- more opportunity for research, and time to change some habits, too (like the Diet Pepsi).

Did I see somewhere that you see Heather Gagliardi?  That's who I'm meeting with.

Thanks again!
 

Hi, those are good questions. about the diet pepsi one... i was a diet pepsi addict. that's all i drank all day long before surgery. yes, i am having issues consuming enough liquid now but i haven't done the flat soda but one day a diet mountain dew. that tasted the same. nothing else tastes the same and i really don't want a soda anymore unless i'm getting woozy and that's the only thing that's around. once you are away from it long enough, you won't miss it.

Thanks Jeri!  I'm working on kicking the habit now.

Hey Deb!

Yes, I see Heather! I love seeing her!

She and her receptionit, Pat, are really wonderful ladies!

I think you'll really enjoy your visit!

Jules

I saw Heather today -- things went very well.  I think Heather was totally surprised how many appropriate questions I had.  She spent more time answering my questions that talking free hand with what is probably her prepared talk.