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Let me give you a quick background. My Dr. is the daughter of my original Dr. who passed away 2 years ago. Original Dr. was all about Atkins. Daughter - well, not so much. She prefers lean meats, low calories, weight watchers style of "dieting." So last appointment in June I had high blood pressure, sugar levels were all over the place and of course I weighed more then I do now. Plus, I was miserable! During this visit, Dr. suggested gastric bypass and gave me pamphlets. I told her then aboslutely not - it is not for me. I can correct my changes without being forced. She asked me to think about it and come back in 30 days to see if I made any changes.
I had my 30 day follow up. She comes into the room and says "my nurse tells me today is a good day for your visit - that you have lost 17 pounds!" Her excitement got me into pointing out how my blood pressure also dropped 40 points and my blood sugars are relatively below 110. It was a great difference in only 3 weeks. I went on about how much better I feel, how I wish I never went off, etc. etc.
So you think this would be enough for her to say "keep up the good work" No. She asked how much I am exercising. I told her I just started and plan to do about 45 minutes on the treadmill 3 times a week with some stretching, squats, and crunches. She wants me to do 60 minutes and not the ab work. She then tells me I won't lose weight so fast, and I need to know that the bigger the person the faster the initial loss but then it will slow and possibly stop for awhile. I just smile and nod. She then starts pitching Alli to me and switching from low carb to weight watchers by saying "Now that you know you have the discipline to diet, lower fat and calories is the healthiest option" I chuckled but at the same time was PO'ed!!!!
I am sure my very pale light skin turned bright red with anger in my face. Her body language changed, she sat back and just waited for what was going to come out of my mouth. I politely said "please look at my chart from 2003-2004 when your father (who passed) praised Atkins and my weight loss. Please look at how my cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar was the best it ever was - and I was still fat. NO, I don't want a pill, surgery, or weight watchers. I am training myself to no longer fail at eating. I failed once and won't again. And following a diet of having ice cream and pizza as long as my points allow for it DOES NOT WORK FOR ME. I no longer think this is the office for me to have medical care because I need support, not nea saying by my own physician."
I stood up, grabbed my purse, and started to turn the knob. She actually put her hand on my arm and said she doesn't want me upset, and she looks forward to seeing me in October for more improved results. I just said, "on low carb you will" - she shook her head. I am tempted to stay with her just to show her wrong!
UNBELIEVABLE!!
Let me give you a quick background. My Dr. is the daughter of my original Dr. who passed away 2 years ago. Original Dr. was all about Atkins. Daughter - well, not so much. She prefers lean meats, low calories, weight watchers style of "dieting." So last appointment in June I had high blood pressure, sugar levels were all over the place and of course I weighed more then I do now. Plus, I was miserable! During this visit, Dr. suggested gastric bypass and gave me pamphlets. I told her then aboslutely not - it is not for me. I can correct my changes without being forced. She asked me to think about it and come back in 30 days to see if I made any changes.
I had my 30 day follow up. She comes into the room and says "my nurse tells me today is a good day for your visit - that you have lost 17 pounds!" Her excitement got me into pointing out how my blood pressure also dropped 40 points and my blood sugars are relatively below 110. It was a great difference in only 3 weeks. I went on about how much better I feel, how I wish I never went off, etc. etc.
So you think this would be enough for her to say "keep up the good work" No. She asked how much I am exercising. I told her I just started and plan to do about 45 minutes on the treadmill 3 times a week with some stretching, squats, and crunches. She wants me to do 60 minutes and not the ab work. She then tells me I won't lose weight so fast, and I need to know that the bigger the person the faster the initial loss but then it will slow and possibly stop for awhile. I just smile and nod. She then starts pitching Alli to me and switching from low carb to weight watchers by saying "Now that you know you have the discipline to diet, lower fat and calories is the healthiest option" I chuckled but at the same time was PO'ed!!!!
I am sure my very pale light skin turned bright red with anger in my face. Her body language changed, she sat back and just waited for what was going to come out of my mouth. I politely said "please look at my chart from 2003-2004 when your father (who passed) praised Atkins and my weight loss. Please look at how my cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar was the best it ever was - and I was still fat. NO, I don't want a pill, surgery, or weight watchers. I am training myself to no longer fail at eating. I failed once and won't again. And following a diet of having ice cream and pizza as long as my points allow for it DOES NOT WORK FOR ME. I no longer think this is the office for me to have medical care because I need support, not nea saying by my own physician."
I stood up, grabbed my purse, and started to turn the knob. She actually put her hand on my arm and said she doesn't want me upset, and she looks forward to seeing me in October for more improved results. I just said, "on low carb you will" - she shook her head. I am tempted to stay with her just to show her wrong!
UNBELIEVABLE!!
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