I am still feeling really sick. Went to the doctor's office today, feeling bad but excited to show off my weight loss. That blasted doctor's office scale lied on me! And the dumb medical assistant announced the lie so loud that everyone in the office, and the other patients waiting to check out heard it! If my fever hadn't been so high I would have had a fit!

Aww I'm so sorry. I used to not let my doctor weigh me. But now I do cause its usually only off by a pound or two. They're proud of me now.

Don't worry, soon enough you'll have lost so much it won't matter how loud they yell it out.

*hugs*

Sorry you had to feel like that.

Big hug and a kiss and hope you're feeling better soon.

:hugs: So sorry. I have had the same type of experience and it is so embarrassing. I go down to the VA hospital and they have four scales in a row so there are often people getting weighed at the same time as me. It is always some skinny person(s) I am beside or between. sigh Marty

Hey sorry about that, you should have brought it to the medical assistants attention that that information is personal and that she was unprofessionnal and wrong to do what she did. Stupid people! ugh

{{{{{{{{{{Wisdomom}}}}}}}}}}

*hugs* So sorry your day has been like that =( You are doing great though and just have to keep focused on your goals. Hope you are feeling better soon!

~ Lori

You are not the first, nor will you be the last person to experience that type of humiliation. I'm not making light of it, only emphasizing that these things do happen to us. Yes, the medical profession could use a lesson in dignity and respect of privacy but it would have most likely made the already embarrassing situation worse had you lost your cool. I'd use this constructively and release that frustration out in your workout. Hope you get to feeling better and good luck!!

jillinmo

{Sorry that was so hard.}

The good news is that when those numbers keep going down, when that scale stops lying, it'll feel good to have 'em shout it out.

Take care!

Not only what Hbmitch said but in the US thanks to new HIPPA regulations its a federal crime. Gotta love the US Regulatory system out of control. Interstate Kidnappers and that doctors office both federal criminals. Write a complaint letter and mention HIPPA compliance and I guarantee it will never happen to you again

Sorry about the sarcasm just a bit concerned about the reasons for rising health care costs.

Wisdomom - sorry about that! It isn't right. People can be so inconsiderate. I would be sure to make a call or send a letter (after you are feeling better) bringing the inappropriate behaviour to their attention. If we don't speak up, it won't ever stop!

Valerie

Wisdomom...

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I've been there, and I know how you feel. As if it's not enough that you're not feeling well, then something like that happens to make you feel 1,000 times worse!

It's amazing how inconsiderate people can be, especially in situations where professionalism is so important. I agree that you should write a letter expressing your concerns, and don't be afraid to be completely honest.

You're doing a fantastic job and you should be proud of yourself!

I hope you're feeling better.

Jennilu

So sorry!! That really bites!!

In my point of view, I'd think about calling the office and having a little chat with the person who was so insensitive to you. Perhaps she needs someone to tell her that what she did was highly insensitive and that she should be more respectful of people in the future.

I'd also tell her boss or write him a letter about what happened. If nothing else, at least you'll feel like you have done something to take care of yourself!!! Thats a powerful thing to do!!!