At first I was humiliated, but now I am just MAD

[yorkiegirl83]

OMG, that is just inexcusable. Yes, it is the DOCTOR'S responsibility to talk to patients about being at a healthy weight, but for her to say that to you is just hugely disrespectful and an overstep of her boundaries.

I've gained a lot of weight too this year due to some similar reasons and I feel so bad for you. I know how terrible I feel even when the dr's are being nice regarding my weight, I can't imagine how I would feel if someone said that to me.

I would definitely tell the dr and get that nurse in trouble. She needs to seriously reconsider what she says.

[BamaFan121s]

I would be made and upset too! She had no right to say that to you! She hasn't a clue what goes on in your life to make a judgement like that. I would have not had nice words to say back to her.

[AVERYxo]

Originally Posted by Graleyne

Well I called and left a message for my dr to call me back - which he finally did. I managed to get the story out without turning into a sobbing mess - again.

His response was that 1) I wasn't the first patient to complain about her and that 2) unless I was dying right there in front of her, any of my health issues, weight or otherwise, were none of her business or concern.

He apologized several times for what she said, seemed as though he was every bit as pissed off as I am, and informed me that she would absolutely be dealt with. He did not elaborate on HOW.

I am torn between desperately wanting to hurry and lose the weight and get back in shape so no one can ever call me names again, and in being semi-ok in the weight I am now. My biggest fear happened - someone called me fat, to my face, in public. I SURVIVED it. It hurt, and it made me madder than hell, but it didn't kill me. But still, I don't think I ever want it to happen again.

good-im glad you talked with the doctor!! And it didnt surprise me when you said you werent the first to complain about her.. Some people just dont get it(their rude/blunt inappropriate comments!!) which is really unfortunate, but what are we gonna do!!? haha.

i am glad that you were able to not let it "kill you"/affect you(which you really SHOULDNT!!-look who was saying it.. ) plus maybe it let you see that you want to start putting yourself first..and be healthy for YOU(and not anyone else). And you are able to decide what that is..emotionally or physically.
Hope you are feeling a little better after talking to your doctor. Some people are so annoying and ridiculous(but sometimes its hard to see that, when they say something that hurts you!!).. so its nice to see the perspective and response from others!! Enjoy your week.. XO.

[Wylie's Mom]

I am a nurse, and I'm tellin' you...I am SO furious right now! I don't even have words to express how pissed I am.

I REALLY hope you are going to call the nurse supervisor AND the doctor to inform them of this. If not, PM me the phone number and I'll call them FOR you.

100% UNacceptable and I am so sorry you experienced this. HUGS.

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by Graleyne

Well I called and left a message for my dr to call me back - which he finally did. I managed to get the story out without turning into a sobbing mess - again.

His response was that 1) I wasn't the first patient to complain about her and that 2) unless I was dying right there in front of her, any of my health issues, weight or otherwise, were none of her business or concern.

He apologized several times for what she said, seemed as though he was every bit as pissed off as I am, and informed me that she would absolutely be dealt with. He did not elaborate on HOW.

I am torn between desperately wanting to hurry and lose the weight and get back in shape so no one can ever call me names again, and in being semi-ok in the weight I am now. My biggest fear happened - someone called me fat, to my face, in public. I SURVIVED it. It hurt, and it made me madder than hell, but it didn't kill me. But still, I don't think I ever want it to happen again.

I'm so proud of you!....You had the courage to make the call and you managed to tell him while keeping your composure .....

Your weight is your business, and only your business....I don't know why people think making bold, unsolicited,rude, comments on a persons weight is acceptable....Maybe a "Thank you for pointing that out." is in order, without the smile....