So sorry to hear about your hospital experience - hope you are fully recovered soon. I did laugh about the doctor's comment - so ridiculous. The problem is for doctor's that they truly think they know best about everything and are blind to their prejudices. Now I am getting off my soapbox.

I am getting weary of defending Atkins - I mentioned it to someone at work (only cause I had to explain declining their offer of homemade brownies) and had to deal with their scepticism and doubts. Unfortunately my weightloss is not spectacular so can't wow people - but in time the proof of the pudding will be in a smaller me