I'm probably just a wimp, but I don't like going to doctors. This one in particular. He's bearly 5 feet tall, but makes me feel like I'm only 3 feet tall. Some of how I feel is my own low self esteem. I see him Jan 17. He always makes some stupid comment about my weight. I've now lost 55 lbs since 2004 and still losing. Am I making something out of nothing. After all he did finally dx me with ms. Shouldn't I be grateful that I finally got an answer.
sassy, DON'T LET HIM GET TO YOU!!! If you can't shrug it off, two other ideas would be to go in and say "Hey, I've lost another 'x' pounds!" with a big smile on your face before he makes a comment or just confront him when/if he says something -- take a deep breath and let him that he makes you feel awful when he makes those types of remarks. I agree that you should be proud of what you've accomplished and positive feedback is a much better reinforcement! Doesn't sound like he has the best bedside manner in general but sometimes it's a matter of getting into a rhythm with your doctor. If he's not put on some type of alert this behavior might continue but it really might be as simple as him not being aware of how he's making you feel.
sassy,
Like Bearygood says "Don't let him get to you". I used to be afraid of doctors but have wised up real fast. They are people just like you and me. You have lost weight, sounds like you are still loosing weight. Seems to me that you are accomplishing a goal here. One to be proud of!! Thats all that matters. You take care
T
thanks for the replies and support. I'm just so nervous. I had another ms attack around christmas because of stress I lost two very dear friends. One to cancer and one to stroke. My sons and husband gave me alot of support through it all. my cat makes me feel happy when she cuddles next to me. Animals are so wonderful. God sure knew what he was doing when he made them. Now if I can just get through this appointment.
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