Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Alana, thanks and when I went to my MD's last tie and told the RN no weighing She just looked surprized but that was all. When the doc came in he just said " no weighing huh " That was it. I did weigh myself once at Publix and have gained 20-30 lbs. But I appreciate your saying it is just a number and not who I am. I think my doc will be excited about my change in lifestyle too, since I an physically do so much more this year. I am thrilled and that's what's important too. I think that question you gave was wonderful... " What am I afraid of? " . I will think about that a lot tonight and write some in my journal. Thanks. It will be a while before I post tomorrow because after my MD appointment I have to go have the lab work done again. Sandy I wanted to chime in on my experience with my Doctor. When I first started IE, I asked to not be weighed. The nurse made a bigger deal of it than the doctor did. Now I can be weighed (only at the doctor's office) and the number doesn't bother me. I know it is not a reflection of who I am as a person, it is just a number. I set up no expectations of what I think or want it to be. I have been pleasantly surpised at what the number ended up being. I found my Doctor rather neutral when I mentioned IE. I told him some of the changes I was making in my life such as my exercise and how I was eating. He was surprisingly supportive. I realized that his main goal is to keep my blood pressure in check as well as all my blood work. He wanted me to go for a certain test which I have declined (partially for financial reasons as I have no health ins.) but has accepted my wishes. He can only recommend, but it has to be me, the patient that wants to do it. I think when we prepare to go to the Dr. office, we get so anxious and stressed out and our fears get in the way. I would get quiet, do some deep breathing and relax. Recognize your fears and anxiety, but don't push it away. Try to ask yourself, " what am I afraid of? " and determine what your fears are about and why. Once you recognize it, I imagine the fear and anxiety will subside a bit. Keep us posted and good luck. Alana > > > ** > > > > > > OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't > > let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's > > trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will > > continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor > > (Pamela Peeke), who said, " I define health simply as successful adaptation > > to life. " I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai > > > > *From:* Beaulieu > > *To:* IntuitiveEating_Support > > *Sent:* Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM > > > > *Subject:* Re: Eating when hungry > > > > > > Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it > > last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I > > was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and > > now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something > > has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books > > again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, > > or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really > > being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I > > was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab > > results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the > > doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But > > it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other > > principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok > > now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Here's to a really good Doctor visit tomorrow Sandy and I'm looking forward to hearing your review! Sunny * Re: Eating when hungry > > > > > > Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it > > last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I > > was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and > > now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something > > has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books > > again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, > > or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really > > being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I > > was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab > > results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the > > doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But > > it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other > > principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok > > now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Sunny, Thanks! I think I have blown this way out of proportion in my own mind. Sandy Here's to a really good Doctor visit tomorrow Sandy and I'm looking forward to hearing your review! Sunny * Re: Eating when hungry > > > > > > Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it > > last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I > > was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and > > now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something > > has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books > > again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, > > or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really > > being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I > > was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab > > results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the > > doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But > > it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other > > principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok > > now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I have had the same doctor for almost twenty-four years now and I am so thankful. I actually "doctor shopped" as I call it, because I was so tired of seeing the doctor and always feeling as though I hadn't been heard. Though it wasn't exactly the thing to do at the time, I made appointments and sort of "interviewed" a few doctors. I think it was on the third one (I had asked around, and some nurses I know, who worked at a hospital and had a different exposure to docs, had suggested this particular one) and it was a match. What I think I appreciate most is that he is the first to say when something feels "over his head" and he has always referred me to excellent specialists when needed. I have come to rely on him as one of the support people in my life and he's really been there for me and my kids over the years.MargaretTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 7:32:46 PMSubject: Doctor's visits I wanted to chime in on my experience with my Doctor. When I first started IE, I asked to not be weighed. The nurse made a bigger deal of it than the doctor did. Now I can be weighed (only at the doctor's office) and the number doesn't bother me. I know it is not a reflection of who I am as a person, it is just a number. I set up no expectations of what I think or want it to be. I have been pleasantly surpised at what the number ended up being. I found my Doctor rather neutral when I mentioned IE. I told him some of the changes I was making in my life such as my exercise and how I was eating. He was surprisingly supportive. I realized that his main goal is to keep my blood pressure in check as well as all my blood work. He wanted me to go for a certain test which I have declined (partially for financial reasons as I have no health ins.) but has accepted my wishes. He can only recommend, but it has to be me, the patient that wants to do it. I think when we prepare to go to the Dr. office, we get so anxious and stressed out and our fears get in the way. I would get quiet, do some deep breathing and relax. Recognize your fears and anxiety, but don't push it away. Try to ask yourself, "what am I afraid of?" and determine what your fears are about and why. Once you recognize it, I imagine the fear and anxiety will subside a bit. Keep us posted and good luck. Alana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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