September 10, 2009
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Yikes!
I went to see Dr. Jim today for a regular check-up. I have to see him every three months because of the medication that I am on. The nurse had me step on the scale and……….YIKES! I gained 10pounds. I didn’t know I had gained any weight. I still fit into my size 8′s and not tight but comfortably. What’s with this.
So into the examining room walks Jim. Being a man and a doctor the first thing he sees on my chart is not how well I am doing on my medication. Noooooo, he sees the weight gain first. What kind of a doctor is he anyway. I tried the tact that is was all former fat that had been turned into lean muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat don’t you know. He just gave one of those looks that says, “Yeah, right. Want to try another one on me?” Having known me since we were in third grade I guess that was not the way to go. So then I tried to convince him that there was something wrong with his scales and he should ge a maintenance man in immediately to fix them. Another one of those looks. Not washing, guess he isn’t buying what I am selling. He just advises me to do something about that weight gain and goes on to the next thing.
He gave me my yearly cortisone shot in my left hip rendering me incapable of exercise for a few days. My parting shot to him, “guess I won’t be doing any serious exercise for awhile.” His parting shot, “then eat less while that shot is taking effect.” He always has to get the last word. Isn’t that just like a man.
Comments (14)
Darnit, Jim!
At my last doctor’s visit I realized I gained back all the weight I lost last year. =(
@clara_henry - The problem with him is that he is skinny, like my husband, like all the men in my life. Where is the justice? I pray for you to have some success if you pray for me. This will be a life long struggle.
@perelandra30 - I will indeed pray for you! I know the struggle all too well.
My problem is putting weight ON.
oh sorry, you probably didn’t want to hear that!
@Bricker59 - Thanks, that was so encouraging. In the 26 years we have been married my husband has gained exactly one pound. Not a testimony to my cooking I assure you. Rather a statement about his metabolism. I’d like to loan you men my hormones for a few months. or maybe not.
You could have told him your friend in Louisiana is pregnant and you’re just carrying some of the extra weight for her.
I’m never coming to see you….you wear a size 8!!!!! SIGH I don’t think I’ve ever worn a size 8….well, maybe in 4th grade!
Hey if the your size eights are comfy I say worry about it next year! I like your doctor.
You and your doctor must be very good friends if he can get away with saying such things!
What you didn’t use the “it’s only water weight”
I haven’t been to a doctor or weighed since I regained the 70 pounds I lost. I have lost over 30 of that but I don’t want to go back until I am closer to what I was two years ago.
But you are a size 8 and not 18 so rejoice in that.
@TheLoquaciousLady - congratulations
@TheLoquaciousLady - I never thought of that. Good one.
@whteroses - He walks a fine line, but yes we are good friends and he is the only one who gets away with things like that. He helped me when I was over 300lbs. of course I am going to put up with his antics.
@ugotafriend - Good for you. Keep up the good work. I have been praying for your success and perseverance all summer. It seems to be paying off. Remember I was once a size 22 so I know what it is. Although I may be a comfy 8 Jim is just trying to keep me from back sliding. I don’t stress eat I “happy” eat and that is an even bigger problem than stress eating. Back to the treadmill for me.