hi, you should talk to your doctor, they can set you up on a diet specific to you without the nutritionist, or at least give you an idea of what you should be eating. my mom's a nurse and she has always told me that she can get me papers with dietary guidelines on them, i have never gotten to see them, so i can't tell you what they have on them, but your doctor should have some better idea of papers similar to those. nutritionalists are good, but a primary care physician is better because they are aware of your medical history,etc. good luck, i would like to hear back from you at some point
[This message has been edited by gettingsmaller (edited 09-15-2003).]