Going to the doctor as a "normal"

[mistysj 1,940]

I'm about 15 months post-op. Several months ago I switched jobs to a work-from home situation and the GP who I have been seeing for several years and saw me through uterine cancer and ACL reconstruction, as well as the sleeve and subsequent gall bladder removal, is no longer convenient. All my prescriptions are in sync and running low, so I booked in with a GP closer to my home.

What a bizarre experience. I have a lot of anxiety seeing a new doctor. I'm used to feeling judged and looked down on and like any problem I have must be related to my weight. This doctor clearly had no idea I had ever been fat. She had a completely open mind about why I might be there. I has actually booked a longer appointment because I knew my medical history would take a while and I also wanted to discuss some medication changes with her. But I felt so in control and so heard. I don't think the doctor was the most gifted doctor on the planet, though she did seem nice and competent. I think I felt so much more confident and also of course, doctors are human and there is documented weight bias in medical care providers. I know it's not breaking news that I was treated better, but just wanted to put it out there as something that might be interesting to vets.

[swimbikerun 1,045]

When you've had bad experiences in the past, this is reassuring to hear. Thank you.

[Healthier2day1227 326]

I also saw a new doctor at about 10 months out. She looked at my chart and said well it says here you are obese but your BMI is 24! I explained to her about my surgery and congratulated me and clicked obesity off the list of health concerns on my chart. It felt great!

[ausmith 374]

I'm about 15 months post-op. Several months ago I switched jobs to a work-from home situation and the GP who I have been seeing for several years and saw me through uterine cancer and ACL reconstruction, as well as the sleeve and subsequent gall bladder removal, is no longer convenient. All my prescriptions are in sync and running low, so I booked in with a GP closer to my home.

What a bizarre experience. I have a lot of anxiety seeing a new doctor. I'm used to feeling judged and looked down on and like any problem I have must be related to my weight. This doctor clearly had no idea I had ever been fat. She had a completely open mind about why I might be there. I has actually booked a longer appointment because I knew my medical history would take a while and I also wanted to discuss some medication changes with her. But I felt so in control and so heard. I don't think the doctor was the most gifted doctor on the planet, though she did seem nice and competent. I think I felt so much more confident and also of course, doctors are human and there is documented weight bias in medical care providers. I know it's not breaking news that I was treated better, but just wanted to put it out there as something that might be interesting to vets.

Misty what is happening with you. I loved reading about your journey but have not found any updates in quiet a while. Hope all is great with your health, family and the job