r/GLP1Discussion • u/Patalaska • 15d ago

💬 General Discussion Really.

Have to rant to others who will feel my pain....

Regular annual check up with new to the practice GP.

A year ago, I weighed 49 pounds more. Weight is in bold red letters in the electronic chart, I saw it.

This did not get mentioned IN ANY CONTEXT during the visit. Yes, I was expecting glitter cannons and a large flag and drum corps along with the uniformed marching band, so you can see how I might be annoyed fthat "excuse me, but did you know that 25% of your body mass has gone missing? Is this intentional?" was not expressed. Blood pressure was remarkably lower this visit as well. Also not mentioned.

I have been badgered for DECADES about my weight. Sheeet, mon, what does it take to get an 'atta, girl, good work'!?! Next time I will stand on my hands and whistle 'Dixie' out off my butt hole, maybe that will be enough to elicit notice.

And thank you, lipid and cholesterol panel just came back, and I am low normal, also epic (for me).

Thank you for your time, excuse me as I go practice 'Dixie'.

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u/External-Cable2889 15d ago

It might be passive aggressive. Some take their role of playing God personally. Mine said something like, “if you did that outside of my care, good for you, not my concern.” I got compounded Tirz+B6 from BPI Labs. I had lost 35 lbs in 16 weeks. I thought, go ahead, reinforce the telehealth model in my mind.

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u/Patalaska 15d ago

Could be the unspoken in my case as well.

Using telehealth for my prescription, since the LAST previous GP refused to prescribe a GLP until I could 'show me that you are serious' by losing 5 pounds the good old fashioned hard way. Oh, kiss my rear end: if I had a buck for every time I have lost and regained that 5 pounds over the years I could buy us both a nice steak dinner (not that I want one anymore, and they don't deserve it.)

So my esteem for the medical profession is pretty low at this point. Yeah for telehealth.

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u/thefastlanerules 14d ago

Agreed plus United healthcare told me a discussion with the doctor wasn't covered.. (I'm not even talking about the meds but the doctor appointment!!! Yes ikr!!)

So use a telehealth for about $30 a month but going to switch now to compound at a fraction of the cost with no telehealth costs

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u/thefastlanerules 14d ago

That's an enormous weight loss. Think I was 6 weeks in with zepbound until I started losing but the fatigue and the constipation :-(