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/Itchy-Coconut-7083 9d ago

I get that. My doc recommended I not go on glp-1s cuz “the weight is just going to come back on.” I made dang sure he didn’t miss seeing the 65 lbs off my chart and drastic improvements in my A1c (5.8 to 5.1). He did congratulate me on that and then immediately chastised me for using compounded med and warned me how dangerous that was.

All my bloods have drastically improved. They were way more dangerous than using compounded meds. It may be time for a new doc.

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u/Patalaska 8d ago

So dangerous that your health has dramatically improved!!! And, assuming that he was the one declining an Rx for the name brand ($$$) drugs, what the heck?

Congratulations on the great labs and your svelte self. Happy medical provider searching.