If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal; if her daddy's poor then just do what you feel.

[Mungo Gerry - In the Summertime]


Isn't "recent studies" sort of like "Our survey says" on Family Feud? [And about as relevant?]

cjl

The best reason to check in with a Dr. from time to time is for baseline blood work and screening for serious conditions. ie- mammograms, PSA, colonoscopy, ...
Even people who feel healthy need to do these things.

I had a dr. appt, not to long ago, I have diabetes for 34 yrs. So I had to do a urine test and finger stick apon arriving, The dr, cme in said your spilling ketones, I said yup and very proud! I said my bs is good right, he looked and said yes, I said its the diet I on, he said u know this isn't good, u should be on a low fat diet, my gift of the ada low fat/high carb is 50 lbs of fat! Idots! Most Dr.'s take minimal nutrition studies in med school. We get the results of that.

I saw my doctor before starting.. um, I think I must be the lucky one because I love my doctor....she was formerly fat and formerly a smoker and a divorcee, in other words a real person...so she relates to what im going through on a personal level. The important thing is trusting your doctor. If you don't trust your doctor, then get a new one.

NEways, I've been doing blood tests throughout my diet (granted its only been a month so i've on done 2)...but im glad I am because 1. I adjust what I eat for max weightloss and 2. We found the that Uric acid in my blood was high, so I got a prescription to help preven gout and kidney stones.

Welps. thats my 2 cents.

My regular doctor retired and I had to sign up for a new one. I went in just to establish care and meet the woman (big mistake!), and when I told her I was there simply to establish care because I needed a new doctor, she told me I shouldn't have come in because there was nothing wrong with me!

She perfunctorily went through my history with me while never making eye contact, and when I told her about Atkins (big mistake again!), she handed me a brochure for Weight Watchers and said, "We'll be stopping Atkins today, won't we?"

That was the only time I saw her. My search for a family doctor continues.....

What was your response??? I think my response would be...."maybe you are, but I'm not!" Man, I hate that "we" crap!

What was your response??? I think my response would be...."maybe you are, but I'm not!" Man, I hate that "we" crap


Yeah, it's so patronizing. I couldn't believe it. Didn't really have a response - just flabbergasted that she was so curt and condescending with me. The previous doc I had who retired was so cool and we had a great rapport. However, he didn't know anything about the Atkins because I just started a month ago, so I don't know how he would have reacted, but we had a good relationship.

I guess I was also in denial that I would have a "bad experience" when mentioning Atkins. I want to take some copies of studies or abstracts in to the next doc so I'm ready!

Same here, only the doctor wasn't nearly so condescending. But he rushed me in and out. I saw another doctor at the same clinic the next time. I guess I can live with him. I just liked my old one a whole lot better.

I have to see a doctor to get a 'script for my chronic depression. As long as I take my pills, life is okay. Without them, I'm the meanest be-yotch you have ever met.

The other thing is that I have to order from Canada due to my lack of insurance, and Canada requires a complete physical once a year to order. Though thankfully, my last doc said I could stretch the pap smear part out to 3 years because I'm celibate.

Oh my gosh! I am two inches shorter and would kill to be 135. My goal is 142, the upper end of "normal" for a medium frame.

5'9" and 135 is skinny no matter how small your bones are!

Julie, I really think I'd be changing doctors! And I thought mine were bad! . . .

Here are a couple of links to weight chart tables:
http://www.weightlossresources.co.u...ealweight_w.htm This is a UK site so a stone = 14lbs, folk.

There is another one here http://www.annecollins.com/lose_wei...eight-range.htm

I think my Dr. is somewhere in between the extremes. He runs the tests I need and monitors the medications I take, and he gives me input, but ultimately he trusts that I know my body the best and the risks I am taking. When I refused the flu shot last year, he simply said, "The recommendation is that diabetics get the shot. If you want it, I'll have the nurse give it to you, if not, I won't." Since the flu shot has always made me sick and done nothing to help me, I happily rejected. He also found another medication for me when the typical med was one that I told him I could not tolerate. He got it approved even though it costs more and is not in the formulary. But he does repeat the standard advice and reminds me that I haven't seen the dietician when it comes to diet.

I'm not afraid to shop around, either. I had loyalty to my doctor once, and realized that there was no reason for it. That doctor constantly discouraged me and kept me on medications that were "old-school" for treating diabetes. I finally realized that I had the power to shop around and did. I've had better PCPs, but I haven't had such easy access to regular testing and meds as I have now, so I'm happy with the trade offs.

It's the same with exercise programs, why should I get my doctors permission to go out for a run? I'm sorry, but what is he going to tell me? to sit on my rear and don't exercise? If he did I wouldn't listen anyway. It's a disclaimer so you can't sue anyone. Judy

There's a great Dave Barry quote that runs something like:

"Before starting any new diet or excercise program, consult your physician. Or at least send him some money"