Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 08-23-2007, 05:16 PM   #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Robin41's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Northern California
Posts: 988

S/C/G: 292/144/145

Height: 5'10"

Default In Your Face, Doctor Smartypants!

The final straw for me before starting this weight loss was going to the doctor and finding out my blood pressure was 146/95 and my fasting glucose was 124. With my weight the way it was and a bad family history, the doctor started writing my prescriptions for medication. I really didn't want to start meds at my age so I told him to give me 6 months and see what I could do.

His exact quote was, and I won't forget it, "Everybody says they'll lose weight and exercise but nobody ever does it. Come back in 3 months and we'll get you started on medication."

Today was my 3 month appointment. Weight down 55 pounds and my blood pressure was 121/79. Fasting glucose thing was 91. He was freakin stunned. So in your face smartypants doctor. Try having a little faith once in awhile.

When I was leaving he said he wanted to see me in 3 more months just to check on things but that if my numbers were down anymore then he was going to hire me to sit in his waiting room and be his visual aid for diet and exercise.

So anybody who thinks that it takes forever to make a real difference in your health, it really doesn't. Three lousy months of doing the right thing can make a huge difference in your health and quality of life, and shut up a doctor, all at the same time.
Robin41 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 05:26 PM   #2  
Former Quitter
 
GirlyGirlSebas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,500

S/C/G: 310/310/180

Height: 5'7

Default

OH, I just love it!!!! You go, Girl!
GirlyGirlSebas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 05:31 PM   #3  
Senior Member
 
vealcalf2000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 513

S/C/G: 251/190/175

Height: 5'10

Default

OMG Robin that's fantastic! LOL I would love to of seen the look on that Dr's face. I'm sure he runs into patients who don't follow through but you proved them all wrong!!!
vealcalf2000 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 05:50 PM   #4  
Nancy
 
NotTheCheat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Greenwich, CT
Posts: 2,477

S/C/G: 353/T/168

Height: 5'3"

Default

Robin - That is too cool! Now he can't say nobody ever does it! Hopefully he will have a bit more faith in all his patients now.
NotTheCheat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 05:54 PM   #5  
Senior Member
 
Lyn2007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,431

S/C/G: 278/see ticker/168

Height: 5'6"

Default

That is fantastic! I want to be wondergirl as well!! I will get back to you in 3 months

Lyn
TEN pounds GONE, 100 to go.
My Blog:
http://www.escapefromobesity.blogspot.com/
Lyn2007 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 06:27 PM   #6  
Senior Member
 
sharonrr1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: central wisconsin
Posts: 325

S/C/G: 34% b.f./31.1%/25%

Height: 5'7"

Default

That is fantastic. It feels great to be in control of your own health with diet and exercise. My bp was not high but it has gone quit alot also. It is amazing what a person can do when she truly wants to change.
sharonrr1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 06:30 PM   #7  
Senior Member
 
alinnell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 10,823

S/C/G: 173/in progress/140ish

Height: 5'8"

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin41 View Post
When I was leaving he said he wanted to see me in 3 more months just to check on things but that if my numbers were down anymore then he was going to hire me to sit in his waiting room and be his visual aid for diet and exercise.
That is too funny!

WTG on the loss and shoving it in his face!!!!!
alinnell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 06:33 PM   #8  
Masterpiece in progress
 
hellokitty81668's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: n.c.
Posts: 1,334

S/C/G: 279/206/167

Height: 5'8"

Default

Lol , I loved this story!!! Way to go!!!!
cheryl
hellokitty81668 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 06:58 PM   #9  
Never want to go back!
 
CLCSC145's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,804

S/C/G: 338.4/190.8/165

Height: 6 ft

Default

RIGHT ON!!!!!
CLCSC145 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 07:23 PM   #10  
Member
 
GingerA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 78

Height: 5' 3"

Default

OMG. What a fabulous effort. congrats, Robin.
GingerA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 07:38 PM   #11  
Senior Member
 
Sheila53's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,735

S/C/G: 261/158/below 160

Height: 5'8" (Dang, I shrank an inch!)

Default

You've done an awesome job!
Sheila53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 07:48 PM   #12  
Junior Member
 
AngieP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 25

S/C/G: 195/ticker/110

Height: 5' ½"

Default

YOU GO, Girl!!
AngieP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 08:12 PM   #13  
Kelly M
 
boaterswife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: midwest
Posts: 1,629

S/C/G: 246/147/150 WW Goal

Height: 5'5"

Default

OMG, I'm sitting here shaking my fist in the air yelling YES!!!! Good for you for proving to yourself and to Dr. Smartypants that you CAN do it!!! Keep it up, you are such an inspiration!
boaterswife is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 08:14 PM   #14  
Senior Member
 
1oftheLuvs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Utah
Posts: 436

S/C/G: 268/ticker/159

Height: 5'7"

Default

Good Job!

It may not have been Doctor Smartypants' intention, but it sounds like he may have motivated you...
1oftheLuvs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2007, 08:46 PM   #15  
Senior Member
 
LondonJulz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,025

S/C/G: 262/see ticker/153

Height: 5'6"

Default

That is so stinkin' awesome, Robin! Congrats!!!

Congrats on your astounding weight loss in 3 months! AND, way to go with making the doctor eat his words!!!
LondonJulz is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:59 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.