EP15: Registered Dietitian Tracey Rupp Talks NCS & Kidney Health

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 RDFeeding tubes and when they’re consideredGaining weight as a possible way to help increase the fat pad between the aorta and the SMANutritional strategies for before, during, and after NCS surgeryHow to find a RD + tips for navigating insurance + red flags to watch for when vetting an RDKey lab values to keep an eye onIf you’re interested in working with Tracey, you can reach her on Instagram at @rupp.nutrition or by email at [email protected] 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 Dieteticshttps://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-networkOr ask your specialist/primary care doctor for a local RD referral they trust.