Refered to Nutritionist now what?

[KittyBoozie 0]

My doctor refered me to a nutritionist. He said I have to see an nutritionist for 6 months, go to a physical therapist, and then to a psyc doc. What is going to happen at this nutrition apt? I'm I required to lose weight?:help:

Kitty

[TracyinKS 7]

Is this a requirement of your doctor OR your insurance? Find out what exactly they want before signing up.

The reason I say this is if it is a doctor requirement, you might want to find another doctor.

If it is a requirement of your insurance you need to know EXACTLY what they want.. (a 6 month supervised diet, a YEAR supervised diet, or simply a nutrition eval) You need to make sure that you follow the rules they set, meaning.. checking in EVERY 4 weeks, because if you miss they MAY require yo to start all over again.... just my two cents

p.s.

[slikchik10 85]

I had to visit a nutritionist before my surgeon referral....it was an insurance thing. Personally, I think for me, it was a GREAT idea. I've been more conscious of what I eat, working on doing some adjusting PRE surgery that way when things are done I'm more successful with my new tool. So, as my Dr. & the nutritionist said...use this time to prepare for life after the surgery. Success is the goal. Good luck.