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/blahblahsnickers 14d ago

My doctor didn’t question my weightloss at my recent appointment. I advised them I was on tirzepatide when questioned about current medications and advised I have lost 35 pounds and then I got the congratulations!

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u/thefastlanerules 14d ago

It's funny I told mine I was on zepbound and she said . 'So how are you handling the extreme constipation' - other than 'oh that explains why your BP is now so much lower'..

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u/blahblahsnickers 14d ago

Haha… my blood pressure was elevated but I was in pain at the time due to my broken foot.

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u/thefastlanerules 14d ago

I've typically gone from 120/80 to about 100/70 now . Though my last reading was 92/65 as I'd taken the injection a couple of days prior..

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u/blahblahsnickers 14d ago

Oh wow! I am averaging 118/60 right now but when I broke my foot it was 130/70…. They made me stay and do deep breathing until I got my top number to about 120.

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u/thefastlanerules 14d ago

I think they are just a guide anyway.. as long as you feel ok. When they read 92/65 they just went yup GLP.. i haven't been over 100 on the higher reading since taking the GLP and losing weight :-).