Hate going to the Doctor because of getting weighed... - Eating Disorder Recovery Message Board

NatashaW · 07-21-2005, 06:50 PM

Anyone else really really dread and hate going the doctor just because they are going to weigh you? I literally am cringing at the thought of getting on the scale next week when I go in for my physical. I know they will tell me my weight and I will freak out, and it will interfere with my recovery...
Also I swear the scales at the doctor always you weight more than you really do. My mom and several other people have told me they usually overweigh you by 5 lbs. Maybe its just wishful thinking. I practially have to starve myself the week before the Dr. because I know I will freak out if my weight is above a certain number. Last time it said I gained 12 lbs!

kittywitty · 07-21-2005, 08:21 PM

I so understand the doctor scale thing! They always say that I weigh at least 5lbs. more than my scale at home. I've flat out refused to be weighed many times, at my regular doctor and my gyno. I will only weigh myself in the morning right after getting up, after I go to the bathroom and before eating, in the buff, that's it. I really have a hard time getting on a scale at any other time of the day. Also, the doctor's scale is always in the hallway. So, obviously I can't weigh in the buff.

I'm dreading my annual exam next month at the gyno. I feel your pain.

maggie043 · 07-21-2005, 10:12 PM

EEKKKKK!!!! I hate that part - my dang doctor and the food police make me weigh backwards which freaks me out even more, every once in awhile they forget and when they say you weigh **** I could have a stroke and drop dead right on the spot. I too plan out how to lose a few pounds before an upcoming doc appt - how twiested is that? I tell myself they are trying to help you Maggie all the while hating their guts for hiding my weight from me ...ahhh well such is life with ED

Geenah · 07-22-2005, 09:45 AM

Hi there- I go through this same thing EVERY time I go to the doctor too! It is such a TERRIBLE head trip! So....I have figured out a safe and simple way to avoid all the pressure and stress. Just refuse to stand on the scale. (I usually say, "No thank you, not today".) I mean they can't MAKE you, right??! The worse thing that happens is the nurse looks like you like you have a "screw loose", but hey, I know I do!

and then it goes documented as "patient refuses weight", in your chart. I find this way easier than putting myself through all the agony....But remember, it might not fly if you are not over 18.
Even at 36, I still HATE the "Dr. weighing me thing". (as silly as that sounds!). I only mean for this to maybe help and put your mind at ease. We all could use a break from beating ourselves up so much!
Hang in there!
Gena

SammyT · 07-22-2005, 01:33 PM

yea i was always scared to get weighed in 2. now its like "meh, w/e". now that im in recovery and doing a hell of a job with it 2, the weight isnt wat bugs me...the thing is now, what does bug me when i slip? who knows...