Good Morning. I like my NUT

I know you guys probably think I dislike all NUTs and think they're all pompous idiots but there are a few I like and respect.

Qualities of a good NUT (a.k.a. Registered Dietitian)
1) Listens to his/her patient
2) Recognizes eating patterns may be physically induced, personal preference or psychological predisposition, and not a character flaw
3) Recognizes that some WLSs may not help the person be successful due to number 2 above.
4) Follows your labs with you and helps you meet your objectives
5) Teaches you about your labs and tells you what vitamin/mineral interferes with what
6) Continues to research and learn, bu****ches her patients' labs for trends to see if the things she's reading match what she sees in her patients
7) Is open to the fact that a "well balanced" diet may not work for formerly obese people as our bodies may not fit the norm
8) Does not blindly preach or lecture
9) Celebrates your success with you

What do like about your NUT and what are good qualities for a NUT to have?

I can not answer this question. I have not seen one since before my required visit for surgery. Dont know why but they do not make you go back with our program.

Only the surgeon or PCP looks at your labs?  What do they know about nutrition and vites?

Yes, only the Surgeon and PCP, Thats why I come to you guys for so much and do so many internet searches.

I have taken what you all know and from Vitalady and go from there, so far I have not had any vitamin problems so I must be doing something right. As far as nutrition, I dont know, I am still doing the protein first then veggies then any extra. Never really have room after protein though.

Although my Nut is availbale to me at no cost anytime for the rest of my life, I haven't seen her since my 6 month visit.  There really wasn't anything to talk about at that point.  She was fine with my 4-5 meals a day and 100+g of protein and that is basically what I still am doing.  Since then, I have come to ya'll for lab information and been able to pretty much, with your guidance, make the adjustment I needed.  I always knew what to eat and mostly did, just for someone who was 6'4" instead of someone who was 4'11".

I know you have a good nutritionist, Gina.

I had my nutrition consult on the phone and that was it. She told me that if I "ate the wrong things" (never clarified what those "things" were), I would gain back all the lost weight.

Overall, a good nutritionist needs and open mind.

Well, MINE preaches to me...I do like dh's nut...his is one of the better ones so I listen in on the advice she's giving to him.

As far as my labs, I read here or have had Michelle look at them when she was "stuck" here.

Liz

The program that I have, has 3 NUTS, and they have all been great at some point along my journey. They have been open minded about many things, although, after 6 months, they really want people to get their protein from food. Although, someone I know was having problems keeping weight on, and they agreed to adding a protein shake to her program.

They are always available, if I call or e-mail them and they offer individual appointments for people that request it.

The labs are followed by the bariatric internist, who is good at following trends. The major problem is that only about 30% of people follow-up after the first year.

At my one year vist, the Nut called me, a "Superstar." I liked that. She also asked me, how they could help other people be successful. I like the fact that they are open minded and have numerous handouts with acceptable fast food choices, sources of protein, how to eat out, reactive hypoglycemia, a vtamin chart, and numerous others. They have done a lot of research and the program binder is a wealth of wonderful information. 

So, my program Nuts have been helpful, but this website has also filled in some gaps and added another dimension to what I have available to me,

Gail

I like my NUT.  I disagree with her, but I like to talk with her.  I think they should be more open to someone who has been successful and they should realize that what works for one person or one type of surgery may not work for all.  She is very happy with my success and is very encouraging.  I can email her anytime with questions and she will respond.

My surgeon goes over my labs and signs off on them before anyone is allowed to discuss them with you.  The PA went over mine with me this year and made suggestions.

Linda

I loved my first NUT. I was sad when she moved to Paris (but happy for her). I have had limited interaction with the new gal. She seems fine.

I think one thing I loved about my NUT is that she genuinely cared about us. She definitely listened too. Also, she didn't act superior because she was the NUT but recognized that a lot of us are highly successful people in our own fields. 

In some practices, there seems to be this attitude that they are the experts and we are a  bunch of morons who have to be shown the one, true (their) way.