Going back to Dr. after weight gain.

I'm nervous about going to see Dr. tomorrow after gaining weight, NOT SURE WHAT SHE'LL SAY. I don't even know what questions to ask her. Any suggestions / comments would be great! Thanks in advance, Omee

Well not sure how often you see your surgeon and etc.

I think if I recall when I went to my doctor becuase I was upset and concerned about the gain and wondering what my options were, they advised me to start with a dietician again, write down what I"m eating, come to some new support groups they had formed, etc.  So they were willing to work with me, never did they make me feel badly about my gain, just really tried to encourage me that my tool was not lost.

Let us know how it goes!

Hi Jennifer,  I went to see the Dr. today and was very discouraged by her comments. She gave me a slip to have blood work done, but then told me to just be happy were I am. I took my food journal with me but no remarks about how that was. I felt like I went there for answers and got none. So I still don't know what else to do. Waste of money and time. Hopefully things will get better tomorrow!!!  I really miss my old support group!  Omee

Just be honest with her about what you have and have not done.  That is the only way she's going to know what the problem is and be able to help you.  Remember, she's there to serve you - you are not there to serve her. 

Well I know I dont attend any current support groups anymore, and I do miss my original gang.  But I love the support I get here in this forum and a few others.  I have found some fabulous friends and they are here when ever I need them which is great.

Have you actually been able to look at what is going on in your life to figure out what has changed from when you were losing to when you started gaining?  

I know for me my change took place 8 years ago.  I actually exchanged one addiction for another and unfortunately the scale started going up.  I stopped drinking 5 years ago and not sure if this is normal but I actually gained more weight after I stopped drinking.  Now that I am trying to lose weight, and get back to the basics, it is so hard to give up the bad habits I started, food wise that is, I still do not drink.

But I will never give up and I will lose this weight.  We are here for you whatever you need!

My weight gain started after having a revision in which the Dr, made it so I could not vomit. He felt I was anorexia, and could not stop. (wrong) I can't go back a just worry about that and I want to move on and start to lose the weight again.

I also went back to work after 4 yrs,because husband got laid-off. The problem with that is that co-workers eat all the time and now I am too. I have been able to not eat as much as before.
 
I'm just having some issues with wicked bad leg cramps and problem with swallowing pills and food, that's why I went to Dr.s. She had no answers and wasn't exactly friendly about the weight gain.

Today is another beautiful day and a fresh start. I need to stay positive,which is not always easy. I also need to remember to NEVER give up!!!  I need positive people in my life who can give me great encouragement from time to time.

I will beat with weight issue!             Here's to a fresh start.

This is a hard journey, and no one knows how hard it is unless they've walked in your shoes.  Those of us using this forum understand where you are and the difficulties we all face everyday.  Never, never give up!  And, you're right, everyday is a fresh start!!

"A positive attitude is like a magnet for positive results."  (Motivational quote from the wall of my local Curves.)

Julie A.