Michelle Joy Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I am on day 18 of my first Whole 30. Yes, I'm kind of proud that I haven't swayed but it has not been without temptation. At any rate, I have a scheduled medical check up next week. This appointment is with my GP, and my second with this new guy. (I also have been diagnosed with RA, which seems to have been helped quite a bit with my changed outlook toward food-thank you W30-but this isn't about that.) My blood pressure was an issue on my last visit (which I believe has improved) and my blood work showed elevated cholesterol. I absolutely do not want to start taking any more meds! This is part of the reason I started the Whole 30 plan. So, when I am there, I know I will be weighed (my BMI was over 33, I'm ashamed to say at 61 years of age). I don't know if I can resist looking or telling the medical assistant that I don't want to know my weight. Is that cheating? Also, can I expect my cholesterol to be lowered by day 23, the Whole 30 day of my appointment? Thanks for any input in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jihanna Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 While it's absolutely necessary for them to weigh you for their records, I'd personally say to let them know ahead of time that you need them to not tell you what the scale says at this time. You can explain that however you want (if they already know you're doing this, then awesome; if they weren't aware, then you can give as much or as little detail as you want, but make sure they know that part of it is that your weight is something you're not meant to know until the end), and go from there... you can even plan on calling after it's all over and asking them what your weight was on ___ date when you were in for your visit, just to satisfy curiosity if you're not recording it for your own knowledge. If you feel like it'll be way too tempting to peek or ask, you could always see if they'd be willing to skip the weighing this time in lieu of having you drop in at the end to record your weight then. Good luck with being able to avoid more medications, and with experiencing other great effects through this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Joy Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thank you. I'll fill them in and not peek. BTW, I had some pre- appointment fasting bloodwork today. I was delayed by a floating bridge opening and a long line at the phlebotomist's. I didn't Get to eat until after noon! AT any rate, and a NSV ensued. I was never a breakfast person but have been resolute to change that during my Whole 30 adventure. I find that I am so much more in tune with my system! I recognized my feelings of lethargy and anxiety due to the low blood sugar I was experiencing. This is a victory for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna from Canada Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 What a beautiful NSV @Michelle Joy My MD's office still uses a manual, upright scale - I stand backwards on it to avoid knowing my weight. I am REALLY triggered by the numbers - way too much self esteem tied up in it so I have decided to not weigh in unless I plan it ahead and then only on my own scale. So - I'm weighing in when I get home from Australia next week - it'll be the first time since the end of my first W30 2 month ago. I set a goal to NOT gain any weight on this trip so this will be the check in for that goal. It'll also be the starting weight for my second W30 which starts on April 8. I hope you have good results on your cholestrol test - mine was a bit high last fall and I am having it rechecked in a few weeks when I get home - I'd be keen to know your result if you're willing to share. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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