Has anyone ever used a private nutritionist?

[MrA]

For themselves I mean not their horses!
Just curious really as I'm thinking of giving it a shot but a bit apprehensive, as always

 

[Kite_Rider]

Nope but I’m lucky in so far as I can eat anything, I’m not a vegetarian or vegan although I don’t eat a lot of red meat and I don’t suffer with any food allergies.
If you think your not eating properly for whatever reason it might be a great idea.

 

[MrA]

Just realised this is probably a really personal question, you don't have to tell me why or anything just if you found it helpful or not because it's quite a bit of money would be really helpful to know

 

[Jessey]

I’ve thought about it, I know my diet is half bad, I’m a fussy pescatarian and really struggle to find healthy alternatives for quick/on the go food so thought they might be able to get me on a better track, but thinking about it is as far as I’ve got.

 

[MrA]

Pretty much my reasons for considering it, I'm incredibly fussy and apart from occasional cheese and far too much milk chocolate don't eat any animal products.

I have no passion for food so just eat the same breakfast and lunch every single day. Luckily my partner cooks healthy vegan dinners but then these sometimes make me unwell. I can't imagine I'm getting anywhere near the nutrients I should be!

I'm worried they will just send me packing telling me to eat hummus, cous cous and bananas and stop being fussy

 

[Jessey]

No I’m sure they’d help you work out how to balance your diet within your personal limitations, they’d never get repeat customers if they just told people not to be fussy!

 

[PePo]

I've had two sessions I think (it might be three) a while ago as I have access to them FOC. It was useful to a degree but I'm not sure I'd have been 100% satisfied if I had paid for it

I wanted advice on how to manage working out with increasing appetite and eating in a way that wouldn't undo the hard work in the gym but also build on the gains, if that helps.

 

[Kite_Rider]

I’m fairly sure they will help you @Ale no matter how ‘fussy’

 

[Skib]

About 25 years ago OH did have a medical private at his work and was told to change his diet to lower his colsterol.
My daughter has a nutritionist on the NHS (based at the hospital) and our GPs have advice and contact on their website. OH and I did Joe Wicks exercises for seniors during lock down and I bought 2 of his books from which I cook low carb stir fry. But I dont pay him on line for ay kind of plan. I and one of my daughters pay slimming world and try to shift a bit of weight like that.

 

[Mary Poppins]

I have seen an NHS dietician for my son when he was younger and suffering from a metabolic condition. She explained all the food types, the proportions that were needed and advised on the best diet. She was great and really understood personal preferences and difficulties. Would your doctor being able to refer you to an NHS specialist? That is what they are there for and why pay for private when you don't have to?

 

[MrA]

For any sort of referral I'd be waiting years and I'm not really unwell so I'd feel a bit odd using NHS resources.

 

[Mary Poppins]

For any sort of referral I'd be waiting years and I'm not really unwell so I'd feel a bit odd using NHS resources.

NHS is about prevention of illness rather than just fixing things. I would be surprised about waiting for years for a referral - perhaps a few months.

 

[Skib]

For any sort of referral I'd be waiting years and I'm not really unwell so I'd feel a bit odd using NHS resources.

Cross posted with MaryPoppins. Try it. There is something on line anyway under NHS website I think.

 

[carthorse]

My sister did a couple of years ago. For a while health issues had meant she needed a restricted diet until she got treatment for the underlying problem, but once the problem was treated she'd become so obsessed with her diet and cutting down hard on certain food groups that what she was eating wasn't a balanced or healthy diet. She did see an NHS nutritionist but, for whatever reason, wasn't prepared to accept the advice given and carried on with a diet that was making her ill. She then, after some pressure, saw a private nutritionist who worked through things with her, gradually getting her back on a better diet and giving her detailed explanations why she needed certain things and in what quantity - it all sounds ott but it worked for her since the issue had become partly diet and partly control.

 

[MrA]

I had terrible trouble getting referred for my tonsils and then they said I'd likely wait a couple of years for the surgery, ended up going private instead

 

[MrA]

Thanks for all the advice and your own stories everyone. I've had a look on the NHS website but their online service is only available if you have a BMI over 21. I think this is the problem I would be met with if I did go to the doctor about it. Outwardly I appear very healthy, people always assume I eat well.

I think I'll try and book a private appointment, I really need a push in the right direction and some general advice and I'm sure they will be able to offer some.

 

[Kite_Rider]

NHS is about prevention of illness rather than just fixing things. I would be surprised about waiting for years for a referral - perhaps a few months.

I wouldn’t, I’m waiting for an ‘urgent’ cardiology referral, I’ve been waiting since early September last year and have been told that because of Covid the list is long and they’ll get to me as soon as possible.

 

[MrA]

I wouldn’t, I’m waiting for an ‘urgent’ cardiology referral, I’ve been waiting since early September last year and have been told that because of Covid the list is long and they’ll get to me as soon as possible.

So sorry to hear this

 

[Kite_Rider]

So sorry to hear this

Thanks Ale, it is what it is, it is a bit of a worry sometimes but the GP has told me that if anything changes, anything at all to dial 999 but even ambulances are having long delays.

 

[mediapnk]

My sister did a couple of years ago. For a while health issues had meant she needed a restricted diet until she got treatment for the underlying problem, but once the problem was treated she'd become so obsessed with her diet and cutting down hard on certain food groups that what she was eating wasn't a balanced or healthy diet. She did see an NHS nutritionist but, for whatever reason, wasn't prepared to accept the advice given and carried on with a diet that was making her ill. She then, after some pressure, saw a private nutritionist who worked through things with her, gradually getting her back on a better diet and giving her detailed explanations why she needed certain things and in what quantity - it all sounds ott but it worked for her since the issue had become partly diet and partly control.

Thank you bro