Tomorrow, a medical appointment, with a physician, for my annual check. Which I haven't had since 2009 because I hate dealing with doctors and I know its going to be a replay of last time. Step on the scales in front of the nurse. Quick intake of breath from the nurse, with a rush to grab the tape measure to see exactly how fat I am. Checking and rechecking the chart for BMI. Then lets redo the waist measurement to confirm my fatness. The warning-- you know for your height you're pretty much OBESE. You better be CAREFUL, your weight is TOO HIGH. Like I don't know that and don't see that every darned day in the mirror. And like I every single pound I've lost and kept off means NOTHING because I'm. Still. Fat. Tsk tsk tsk, then lead me to the examination room where I feel every single fold and blob of chub draping over the sides of the examination table.
I hate these appointments. Not able to change doctors so I just avoid them like the plague. Get as many refills as possible without having to actually go in.
Anyone else hate medical appointments?
I agree, they treat patients like children/ Look at it this way -you have improved your weight, + health, if anything they should commend you. Most patients at this time of year are gaining unwanted pounds. Give yourself a pat on the back and listen to your inner voice when in their office ,that you are doing right. Good luck with your appointment.
While I totally agree in the case of going to the doctor at a number way into the 200's, if you're in the 5'5", 169-178 range that your signature seems to show, then I'd be surprised if your weight is mentioned at all. You just aren't that big, especially in comparison to the people they see on a daily basis.
If you think that you still have tons of folds and chub at this weight, then I think it may be a bit more in your head than in reality.
You've accomplished a lot, and your doctor will realize that, but you need to give yourself more credit for it.
That really sucks they act like that. As heavy as I had gotten, the most I ever got told was they recommended I lost weight before I got pregnant (I didn't). No doc ever gave me a hard time. I don't know whether that's good or bad though considering I WAS obese! Of course I would NOT have wanted them to be rude about it though. I'm sorry you have to dread going to the doctor for that reason!
I went to the doctor when I was 16 because I am knock-kneed. I was barely overweight and he just told me to lose weight and sent me home. Years later a cousin who was always obese told me that she had the same problem but he told her to wear kneecaps that would force her bone to grow the right way. She has absolutely no problems with her knees and I can't sleep at night if there's too much moisture because they hurt so much. You bet I hate doctors. Don't even pay attention to what they're saying. Just get your results and then go home and google them. I really hate doctors.
If the stats that you have posted are correct you are about 20 pounds overweight. I think the doctor has a drama qieen for a nurse if that is the way she reacts to an overweight patient.
Have you tried telling them that you really don't need their guilt, shaming and condescending attitude? That you are trying to make healthy changes in your life and the way they are acting is making that more difficult, not easier? If you can't say it to the nurses, maybe a talk with your doctor would help and (s)he can work on the attitude in the office.
I am lucky I guess. My doctor just recently lost a lot of weight herself. But, the nurses have never acted like that. I would be very upset and let them know that while it is there job to point out what I can do to be healthier, they need to be professional about it. There is no need for dramatics when getting your numbers. Maybe you can find a better doctor and office staff? My doctor was excited that I lost 5 pounds at my last visit, and she said she couldn't wait to how much I would lose by my next visit.
You have the right to refuse getting on the scale. I'm not saying you should, but if it makes you that uncomfortable, you can refuse it. There are times that I've gone to the dr. and said that I don't wanna get on the scale today and they were really nice about it.
I think this drama queen nurse may have the mistaken notion that she is motivating you. I would tell her go ahead weigh me . write it on my chart and don't say a word to me ! No comments on my weight, please. I know what I look like, I don't need your comments.
I don't know if anyone watches the show Mindy, but there was an episode that tthis brings to mind. Short story she has a bet ( of sorts) with her male co-worker that she can't handle him as her gyno. Well he is being mean while getting her weight. She gives herself a mini pep talk about how she is a warrior, and then looks at him and says, "Weigh me you son of a *****!" Not saying you should say that to the nurse. But go in there with attitude that I am strong, and this is just another obstacle that I will overcome to succeed in my goal.
Sounds like you need a new doctor. That's completely unacceptable behavior, especially given your history of significant weight loss (and maintenance of that loss) and the fact that you are simply not that overweight at this point, especially compared to the population norms. Fire them, seriously. I've never been treated so poorly by any of my many doctors and I've got a hundred pounds on ya.
Re-read a little further and see that that doesn't seem to be an option. I'd complain/offer constructive criticism.
I don't know if anyone watches the show Mindy, but there was an episode that tthis brings to mind. Short story she has a bet ( of sorts) with her male co-worker that she can't handle him as her gyno. Well he is being mean while getting her weight. She gives herself a mini pep talk about how she is a warrior, and then looks at him and says, "Weigh me you son of a *****!" Not saying you should say that to the nurse. But go in there with attitude that I am strong, and this is just another obstacle that I will overcome to succeed in my goal.
Hope I didn't offend anyone by the way.
I gotta say I love that episode of Mindy! I hate getting weighed at the doctor too. One time the girl that my ex boyfriend dumped me for was the nursing assistant who weighed me. Now THAT was fun!
This comment isn't just for you, it's for anyone who avoids the doctor - especially because of embarrassment about weight.
If you have the means to have your yearly exam, and you don't, you're playing russian roulette with your life. There are so many things that can be caught early with good survival rates IF they are found. The last thing you want to hear is that you have ovarian cancer that could had been caught if only you had been having your checkups regularly.
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