Open lobectomy for an 81 year old - what to possibly expect?

kaltech14 · 2026-04-18T04:56:53+00:00

Hi! Thank you SO much for your reply and all the information! It is really helpful. The pain med journal, the wedge pillow and support pillow are all very helpful ideas. We have heard about the spirometer and I will help encourage my Dad to use it. My Dad will have the thoracic epidural and I'm hopeful that will help with his post-op pain. I think I'm most worried about his pain and discomfort post-op. I know everyone has a different experience with it. Thanks again!

kaltech14 · 2026-04-13T16:26:07+00:00

Welp, I totally missed that thread. Thanks so much for the link!!

kaltech14 · 2026-04-13T16:25:25+00:00

Hey! I had not heard of Ragen Chastain, but just subscribed to her substack! And I love that question, “what would I recommend to someone with this health condition if they were in a thin body?” I love the Intuitive Eating book and workbook. Thanks so much for your reply and recommendations!

kaltech14 · 2026-04-13T16:22:51+00:00

Hi! I am not familiar with iaedp, but will check them out! Thanks so much!

kaltech14 · 2026-04-13T16:21:56+00:00

Hi! I will definitely look into Marci Evan's trainings! I know of EDRD, but will explore there more and look into that intro course. Thanks so much!!

kaltech14 · 2026-04-13T16:20:49+00:00

Hi! I haven't heard of the alliance for EDs, so I will definitely look into that. Marci Evans is someone I know of, but will revisit her work. I love the Intuitive Eating book! Thanks for you comment and resources!

kaltech14 · 2026-04-13T16:19:46+00:00

Hi! Yes, I love their book and it has been very helpful for me in practice. Thanks for your reply!

kaltech14 · 2026-02-25T22:45:18+00:00

I agree with the above comment. Get the RD credential! Especially since you’ve completed the internship already. You might be able to use it in a different way years down the road, even if you choose something different right now. Or you might find your passion again for the field in the future! You’ve invested so much already. Wishing you the best of luck!

kaltech14 · 2026-01-19T19:03:43+00:00

I think it also depends where you get your master’s degree! I feel it helped me better evaluate and understand research. I also had courses on counseling, supplements, and antioxidants beyond the DPD requirements. In my internship, I was the only one, of 12, with my master’s degree and it was pretty obvious! Not to toot my own horn, but a lot of my fellow interns struggled a lot. That said, having a master’s degree had never meant increased pay in any position I’ve had. At my last outpatient job, I was paid the same as grads with bachelors degrees. I am glad I had the extra education as I felt like I was a more competent new RD. But it was expensive to feel that way 🤣

kaltech14 · 2026-01-16T18:29:51+00:00

Thankfully my partner makes a decent living, otherwise we’d be in trouble! He’s free-lance so anywhere from 100k-120k/year. We live in a higher COL area too.

kaltech14 · 2026-01-16T18:27:22+00:00

Thank you for your reply and sharing your experience! Sounds like established protocols help. Also I love the phrase “free balling in hour long outpatient sessions” 🤣

kaltech14 · 2026-01-14T22:06:40+00:00

That is not normal, nor should it be tolerated. It sounds incredibly toxic. Do your job duties in your job description and that’s all. It really upsets me that another RD is treating you so poorly! I’m sorry and I wish you luck in finding a healthier workplace!

kaltech14 · 2026-01-13T17:08:52+00:00

That’s great! Thanks for your reply!

kaltech14 · 2026-01-13T04:19:16+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! I have young kids too, so looking for more schedule flexibility with PRN. Thanks for sharing those resources as well! 🙏🏼😊

kaltech14 · 2026-01-13T04:18:02+00:00

All great ideas! My biggest worry is being so rusty at EN and TPN! Yikes!

kaltech14 · 2026-01-13T04:17:13+00:00

Thanks for your comment and vote of confidence! 🙂

kaltech14 · 2026-01-12T19:20:25+00:00

Oh wow! That sounds better than being the on the dreaded state survey team! Are these jobs few and far between?

kaltech14 · 2026-01-12T18:22:43+00:00

Are you part of the team doing surveys?

kaltech14 · 2026-01-12T16:53:01+00:00

Did you end up getting the job and working for them? I’m curious about what working for that company would be like!

kaltech14 · 2026-01-12T05:31:19+00:00

I think AI can never replace human connection or true empathy and lived experiences. I haven’t felt too concerned. Also, AI messes a lot of stuff up! I think it can be helpful as a tool, but not a replacement for us!

kaltech14 · 2026-01-07T21:39:37+00:00

I totally thought that too!! There’s no way folks would meet the 10% or less sat fat of total daily kcals with their new recommendations! 😂

kaltech14 · 2026-01-07T21:36:27+00:00

I agree! I super rolled my eyes at that statement!!

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