Show Notes
Welcome back to the NCS Podcast! I’m super excited to share this episode with you—it features our very first guest on the show: Tracey Rupp, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in kidney health. And, I must say, you’re going to want to listen all the way through, because this episode is packed with valuable, practical information that I think will help all of us navigate the chaos of Nutcracker Syndrome a little more smoothly.
Tracey is not only a longtime friend and colleague, but also someone who really did her homework when I invited her to join us. She took the time to research Nutcracker Syndrome and brings both foundational and specialized knowledge to the table. Here’s a quick overview of what we cover in this episode:
- The difference between a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Nutritionist—and why it’s important to work with an RD
- Feeding tubes and when they’re considered
- Gaining weight as a possible way to help increase the fat pad between the aorta and the SMA
- Nutritional strategies for before, during, and after NCS surgery
- How to find a RD + tips for navigating insurance + red flags to watch for when vetting an RD
- Key lab values to keep an eye on
If you’re interested in working with Tracey, you can reach her on Instagram at @rupp.nutrition or by email at [email protected].
As mentioned in the episode, here are a few additional resources to help you find a Registered Dietitian in your area:
- https://www.eatright.org/ – The official website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- https://www.healthprofs.com/country-selector – Choose which country in which you are located. Then click the “Nutritionist/Dietitian” link on the main navigation pane. From there you can insert your zip code, making sure you are looking for someone with an “RD” credential.
- You can also check with your insurance provider to see which RDs are in-network
- Or ask your specialist/primary care doctor for a local RD referral they trust.
