dietician appointment

[Tired of Chub]

Hi guys, I have an appointment with a dietician this afternoon. This is NOT by my choice. I have never been to one and do not look forward to this. God help me if she harps on me about low-carb, Ill break down. The reason I have to go is that my dermatologist made the appointment (are ya following?) Im taking a medication prescribed by him that causes high cholesterol. (and boy howdy does it!). well... I followed his suggested heart healthy diet for 4 months. filled with grains, whole wheat pastas, fruits, veggies, lean meats. my cholesterol tripled in those 4 months. (I get blood drawn every 3 weeks). Took a hiatus from the meds (and his bullshit diet) and cholesterol was back to normal in a months time. So Ive been on atkins since Jan 9. back on meds a week or so after that. yes my cholesterol is creeping up (from the meds Impositive) but its not near what it was. So... Im being forced to go to the dietician and I fully plan on going with an open mind and Im goin gto TRY and have a positive attitude. I will tell her that I tried the heart diet and it was horrific for my blood levels. I plan on telling her that I have lost 14 pounds since Jan 9 and that I feel incredible. Im active, I walk or do yoga regularly (and now that its warm, Il bike too). I think what it boils down to is that Im just scared spitless that this is goign to be a horrible experience. Im terrified that Im going to get crucified that Im doing low-carb (I wont say the A word there cause I dont want to fight about it. I know, Im weak.). I was bulemic as a teen and being questioned about food is very tough for me to begin with so this just scares the crap outta me.

Bless your hearts ifyou made it this far. I just needed to vent. And yes, I wil give a full report about what happens at the appointment. God grant me strength!

[penniedo]

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Awwww!!! I wish you could take us all with you!! Just relax and go in with an open mind. It won't be as bad as you think. Just remember its your body and you know how you feel and if this WOL makes you feel good than stick to your guns!! Good luck!!

[2big4mysize]

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hnag in there you don't have to follow the dieticians advice you know

and there are many many food choices on Atkins that can help lower LDL, and raise HDL while your triglycerides get burned for fuels too.
check out our Cholesterol section.
almonds walnuts decafe tea flax seed meal are just a few

oh and givingf up coffee can lower LDL all by itself so Dr Atkins knew what he was talking about even if the rest of the med folk didn't.

[not2late]

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You might want to bring a copy of DANDR 2002 with you to your appointment. If the dietician has a cow over the Atkins "all the bacon, cheese, eggs and meat you can eat diet", you can show her what Atkins really is.

Be sure to tell her that you are in the phase in which you are eating more vegetables ---approximately 4-8 cups of vegetables daily---and will begin to incorporate fruits, nuts, etc.

[Tired of Chub]

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Many thanks Penniedo and 2big! I will go look through the cholesterol stuff, I guess I didnt realize it was here. I have flax seed meal at home and currently take Fish Oil and Flax Seed oil caplets. If I get through this afternoon unscathed, Ill be even happier. Thanks so much for the support, ADBB rocks!

[Tired of Chub]

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Thanks Megs! I didnt think to grab my DANDR this morning at home (leaving work for the appointment, no time to get home and back in time). I Have no qualms spelling out what I eat for her. My foods not unreasonable for Atkins or anything else! I just need to remind myself that I feel great and am looking better already.

[not2late]

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Print out the Induction Acceptable Foods list and the OWL net carbs thread. If she says the vegetables in the Induction lists can't provide you with the necessary nutrients, then she's full of it. Vitamin C is the only vitamin that you won't find in the leafy greens but you do find in red and green peppers. In fact, red peppers have 3 times more vitamin C than citrus.

[Tired of Chub]

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Score! I have my wallet size induction list with me at all times (ill be taking the OWL list too!). Im allergic to peppers but I do take 1000mg of Vit C per day. Ive got my journal (shows calories, fat grams, carbs, fiber and protein and their percentages-I just write it down from fitday. anal I know) in case she wants to see it.

You guys have a way of empowering a person! I can handle this.

[Isabeau]

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I think you'll do fine! Let us know how it turns out. Who knows, maybe you'll luck out with an enlightened dietician.

[Tired of Chub]

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Isabeau... you hit the nail on the head! Enlightened she was!!

I am very happy to say that my appointment was not horrific. I laid it all out there for her. Told her the appointment wasnt my choice. Told her I was doing Atkins. TOld her what I was eating. Told her what I was doing for exercise. Discussed my blood levels, medications, supplements. Told her how I felt physically, how much weight has come off. basically, told her everything.

She didnt bash atkins. she did ask WHERE I got my carbs from. Told her I ate cheese (nomore then 4 ounces per day) and eggs and veggies for carbs. That the bulk of my carbs came from veggies (4-8 cups worth). She was really kinda surprised that I ate that many veggies per day. I am the ONLY patient she has seen that takes FlaxSeed Oil in any form (she looked it up while I was there and was happy with my decision to take it). She was happy with the list of supplements/oils I take and felt that was well rounded for both my diet AND the medication Im on. She asked about weight Ive lost and about what my 'goal' is. (yes I tol dher I didnt want to shop at the fat girl store). All in all, she was very accepting of my choice in 'diets', even asked questions about cravings. Lots of questions about cravings. Was surprised when I admitted that I had none (minus wanting to maul a small boy in target yesterday for his hot pretzel). She had an "ah ha" moment while we were talking when she got a surprised look and said "your cravings must be related to processed carbs".

All in all, it was a good experience. Thank you ALL. there is no way I could have felt as empowered as I did (and do) without the support of ADBB. I surprised myself a LOT by being able to be so open and forthcoming about my food choices (former bulemic, I dont talk about I eat. Yes Im fine now and have been for years). Thank you all again.

[kkat55]

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What a happy ending to your story about your visit!

I'm so glad for you that it turned out well!!

[2big4mysize]

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good for you. did she have an recomendations for you for asssiting you with the cholesterol issues?

[soliwit]

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What a wonderfull outcome !!!
I can totally understand how you worried so much, but it's really amazing how this visit turned out for you.
Well, it's only to prove that 'they' are out there, the dietists that are not against atkins !!!!
This is actually something we should celebrate !!!!

[Desertthorn]

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Good for you. I went once and the lady told me to eat margarine. I asked her about trans fats and she said that she wasn't allowed to recommend butter. I told her she was recommending poison to her patients and left. We both lived on a very small base and I saw her often after that and she just shook her head at me. LOL

[Angseu]

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It sounds like it went great and you may have opened her eyes to a few things.
I've been to the dietician before and know they can be stubborn with food pyramids and all.

Excellent job!!!