What to ask the dietician on 1st visit?

[Giraffegirl 0]

Seeing the dietician this week for the 1st time. Surgery is already scheduled. What are some good questions to ask?

[Melinco 1]

I have my first dietitian appointment tomorrow and I think what I want to know includes:

• What exactly does the pre-op diet consist of. My surgeon wants me to do the solid food high Protein low carb diet, so I need to know what I can and can't eat.
  
• What does the post-op diet consist of. How soon do I progress through the stages?
  
• What, if any, Vitamins should I take?
  
• Can I drink coffee with my flavored liquid Creamer?
  
• What kitchen tools will make life easier during the post-op stages of healing? (Will I need to buy anything other than the blender and food processor that I currently have?)
  
• What happens if I cheat on either the pre-op or post-op diets?
  
• Just how bad is a carbonated drink? I love my diet pepsis, and although I only have two (sometimes three) a day, if I need to give them the axe, I will.
  
• Does Protein have to be eaten first the rest of my banded life, or can I eat a bit of everything until full?
  

I'm sure she'll have lots of information that will generate questions too, but these are the ones that I'll be asking tomorrow.

Hope this helps!