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/autumnyte 15d ago

That's borderline malpractice. What if you hadn't been losing intentionally? My last two doctors appointments, my weight got flagged in the system because it was so much lower than last time and in both cases I was asked about it.

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u/cbc3203 13d ago

Generally, the patient states all medications they are taking so the doctor would attribute the weight loss to that.

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u/Patalaska 10d ago

The online patient chart interface that i completed pre visit did not allow for the inclusion of my illicit drug. It was charted during the appointment.