tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405111212752340739.post3177041929041649946..comments2023-05-02T08:48:42.547-07:00Comments on <center>How We Did It</center>: Physician, step on the scale!Nancy B. Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698462989098209650noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405111212752340739.post-58367801497987529492012-02-21T14:04:48.538-08:002012-02-21T14:04:48.538-08:00You are SO RIGHT, Alissa! Not only do they need to...You are SO RIGHT, Alissa! Not only do they need to learn how to talk about weight, but they absolutely need to acknowledge a patient's weight loss! On a visit to my doctor after losing 30 pounds, I expected to hear some encouraging comment. I was so proud and eager to hear her congratulations. NOT A WORD! After a few visits, I finally pointed to my chart and said, "Look what I did!" Still, no reaction. The lesson I learned is that you can't look to others to validate your accomplishments. You have to congratulate yourself! No one is more vested in your success than you are. <br /><br />Thanks again for your kind words about my book on your blog. I'm glad you found it helpful and enjoyable. I'll check in now and again to see how you're doing. You'll be heading for Hawaii before you know it!Nancy B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10698462989098209650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405111212752340739.post-48327404377630337572012-02-21T13:08:55.730-08:002012-02-21T13:08:55.730-08:00I've had many doctors talk to me about my weig...I've had many doctors talk to me about my weight in the past. So much that I was scared enough to take action. Doctors really need to learn HOW to go about it if they are going to do it though. I had many devastating appointments, and even after having lost 80 lbs. many doctors don't even acknowledge it, so it goes both ways. But it's lifesaving information to receive and they should be informing their patients.<br /><br />I wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog! I enjoyed reading your book! :)Akhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547463158270283355noreply@blogger.com