Okay, I know that I have some added weight that I would LOVE to lose tomorrow. No one needs to tell me that. I already know it. I know I need to lay off the sweets, portion control, exercise, yada, yada, yada..... Today I was pleasantly reminded of how much I weigh and how much I NEED to weigh. By whom, you ask? Well, I had a dr. appointment this morning to get a TB test (required for my new job). The doctor is a family practitioner close by our house. It was my first time (and last) to go to him. I took both boys with me and they were PERFECT!! Nash just sat on my lap so still and Braxton stayed out of the cabinets. They were super well-behaved! Yay! But we're not talking about my kids right now, we're talking about my weight. The doctor asked if I had any other concerns while I was in there....."No, I'm great! Unless you want to prescribe me a pill to help me lose weight." (Insert my laughter here) I now realize I should have left it at "No, I'm great!" I opened the door for him to share his thoughts. Here's the conversation I had with the doctor.
Doc says (as he's looking at the photocopy of my license), "How long ago was this picture taken?"
Me, "About 4 years ago."
Doc, "And how much did you weigh here?"
Me, *insert amount here
Doc, "How much do you weigh now?"
Me, *insert amount here
Doc, "Oooooo, that's a significant amount. You need to do something to get that back down."
Me, "Well, I gained 45 lbs with my first baby, had 10 lbs. left to lose before getting pregnant again but didn't reach that goal, and THEN gained another 40 with my second baby."
Doc, "Oh, that's a lot. You really should have gained only 25 lbs."
He kept talking, but I zoned out....I started thinking, "Are we really having this conversation? He's totally calling me fat in a round about sort of way. I'm done. Start gathering up the kids and let's go home."
Yes, I know I need to lose weight. No one has to tell me that, but the ever so blunt doctor decided I needed to hear it today. Hmmm, maybe this will motivate me to take some action...maybe.
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stinky doctor!
You crack me up! Hey...I only gained 8lbs. with Campbell and need to lose more now than I ever have!! So it doesn't matter how much you gain...it's the stinkin' skin stretching that gets ya!! Also, something about how incredibly exhausted I am after 8pm, with the house still yet to be cleaned and picked up and ready for the next day...my feet never touch the treadmill! Maybe we can become accountable to each other??? :) I love you just the way you are!
Kathryn, I've gone back and forth about doing the low carb diet deal. I think I've decided against it. Gotta go, a loaf of bread is calling my name...
You're beautiful! Poo poo on that doctor. :)
He is stupid. If can boss you around after he has had 2 babies and is starting a new job. Not to mention Nash isn't even that old. I really did like the Maker's diet. I HATED it the first week but then it was the best I have ever felt.
Julie
Ya'll are all so nice....BUT I totally didn't write that post in order to get sympathy or compliments! Just wanted to vent about the doctor visit. :)
Hear this. Weight is between you and your jeans...no one else!
I gained 59 lbs (notice I won't call it 60) with Maggie and wore maternity clothes well into month 4 post-partum.
This doctor is evidentially not married or else he would know better than to speak to a woman like that!!!
It would have driven me to the nearest gas station for a Snickers! Haha :)
Meredith
Girlfriend...do I need to go beat up that Dr. for you?
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