Question:
How should I go about finding a dietician?

My surgeon doesn't have a dietican in his office. I would really like to speak to one. Any sugesstions on how to find a dietician? THNAKS!    — Stephanie M. (posted on June 9, 2003)

June 8, 2003
Go to the home page and click on professional directory, then click on your state, then go from there. I suggest you look for someone who is experienced with wls and keeps current on the recent recommendations. Good Luck. Lynda
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June 9, 2003
All hospitals have a staff dietician/nutritionist. Call and find out if they do outpatient appointments. Many do...people see them for nutrition education for diabetes, pregnancy, high cholesteral, high blood pressure, etc.
   — Sarahlicious

June 9, 2003
Did you ask your surgeon if he is familiar with some in the area? If your surgeon doesn't regularly have his patients see a nutritionist, I would be pretty leery as this is very important info that you'll need to be healthy for the rest of your life. Maybe you should check the status of his license and make sure he doesn't have any complaints filed, since to me this would be a red flag.
   — bethybb