Question:
I am about to go see the dietician and I wanted to know what to expect and what are

what are the do's and dont's? Please help    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 2, 2001)

September 2, 2001
I don't know about everyone here, but my dietician had a few things she had to establish. 1-do I understand the diet. In this case I had to look like I understood her and ask questions. 2-does she think that I (the patient) am someone that can adhere to such a strict diet. In this instance, truth worked for me. I told her I was a heavy soda drinker. That I understood that this would be a no-no post-op. Letting them know that you are eager for the lifestyle change...rather than dreading it. As every nutritionist is different, it's hard to gauge what each one's personality is like. You're best be is to seem friendly, attentive and most of all, willing to learn. Ask questions and say stuff like "you mean like I should have been eating this whole time" Another thing that works with both nutritionists and psychaitrists is this: tell them that you're not so much an emotion eater. You are the kind of person that just doesn't feel full. Hence the large volumes. I wish you the best of luck on your successful journey.
   — [Anonymous]