Yesterday I had my first appointment with a new doctor, and I was anxious to meet her, to see if we had a good rapport, and to hear her thoughts on my slow weight loss.
Dr. F is amazing! Not only is she kind and caring, but she seems so knowledgable. My last doctor always seemed so noncommittal and passive, and I really wanted to find someone who would be an advocate for me. Dr. F definitely fits that bill.
Our rapport was great, and I think I’ve finally found a doctor that I really like. My previous doctor was sort of blah and the one before that was more like a drill sergeant than a doctor. Dr. F is compassionate, down-to-earth, and she inspires a great deal of confidence.
Now, as far as her thoughts on my weight loss, she said that she wanted me to be more patient. (This is definitely one of my major problems – I am very impatient about most things, including weight loss). She said that I’ve been doing everything right – she loved that I had joined WW and that I was working out with a personal trainer. She said that the Wellbutrin definitely causes weight gain (this is the 2nd doctor that has confirmed this now) and that it took a long time to get out of the system. She encouraged me to keep a positive attitude and to continue to do the things I have been.
As far as my thyroid, she said that when I had the tests last spring, they checked my thyroid and that the levels are all within the normal range. She attributed the slow weight loss to the fact that the Wellbutrin was still in my system. She also mentioned the whole “once you start weight training, muscle weighs more than fat” thing. I don’t know why I always have the impulse to roll my eyes and scoff when I hear that phrase, but I know it’s true.
She said she wants to check on my progress in 3 months, and recommended that I make a new appointment in January.
I’m so happy to have finally found a doctor that I can relate to and whom I’d like to build a lasting relationship with. It’s such a weight off my mind.
Bella on the Beach 
Finding a great doctor you feel comfortable with is truly a blessing! I’m so happy you found one!
She’s sounds great!! I’ve never found a doctor who was actually helpful with the weightloss thing. When I complained about being unable to lose weight to our family doctor (in my 20s), his response was that “some people just have a harder time losing weight than others.” That was it. He had nothing helpful to offer, and just gave me a dismissive answer. I’m so glad you’ve found someone who is so supportive and so helpful.
Patience isn’t one of my virtues, but I’m learning. You know we’re pulling for you. You are doing great, and I’m convinced you will see results eventually. Hang in there!
Thanks, guys! I feel really lucky.
That’s great!! It’s sooo hard to find a *good* dr… sounds like you have a keeper, and now you know all is well, you just have to keep plugging away!! You’re doing great, so keep on going, I bet soon enough the weight just starts falling off of you!!!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I was hoping she’d say to take this magic pill and the weight would just drop off. Then I was going to immediately go get the same prescription 🙂
Oh well I suppose she’s right, it just takes time to lose the weight. Some weeks its fast, some weeks its slow.
Glad you found a good doctor. The bottom line is if you are doing all the “right” things, you will lose weight. As hard as it is, we ALL need to learn patience.
Interesting about the Wellbutrin making you gain weight. It actually made me lose weight, and it’s helping me keep it off. When I first started taking it, I did some research and I guess it doesn’t have the same effect on every person.
oh how wonderful!!! My doc is like that. Idon’t know how i’d manage with a drill sergeant or a passive doctor. This is WONDERFUL news!! so happy for you!
YAY!! im so glad !! having that relief has to be a major “weight” off your shoulders lol!!
xo