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Eating Disorders: Leaning In, Opting Out and Surviving a Doctor's Visit

May 08, 2015 14:13

It's the part of a regular doc's visit that an ED recoveree dreads the most:

"Ok, ma'am (or sir), hop up on this and we'll get your weight."

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Stay strong, friend! mom_after_ed May 8 2015, 20:07:53 UTC

For some reason my initial reply didn't post so I'm rewriting from my (somewhat poor) short term memory. Yes definitely--keep speaking up. Loudly and as often as needed. It can be frustrating and exhausting--especially with all the other things going on that bring one to the doc's in the first place--but I truly believe it works. You deserve nothing less than empathy and undivided attention. Nobody has the right to undermine your position as a willing patient. You know yourself and your case better than anyone, and a medical professional should be your ally in the treatment process.

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Re: Stay strong, friend! mom_after_ed May 8 2015, 21:55:30 UTC

It is bizarre. My former (awesome) NP moved recently, so I'm getting established with this new clinic. My initial visit was great. This (follow-up) was like night vs.day. Same building, same team...totally different ethos.

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Re: Stay strong, friend! mom_after_ed May 10 2015, 19:14:34 UTC

Indeed! Wait, did I remember to buy a round-trip ticket? What time does the train leave, anyway? Oh well, at least I remembered to pack snacks.

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