What does your doctor think of MWL?

MathSci · 06-16-2012, 04:14 PM

I'll be seeing my regular doctor in July for my yearly physical. I'm actually excited about going this year since I'll weigh less than I ever have and hopefully my cholesterol and blood pressure will be in the normal range. But I'm wondering what my doctor is going to say about me going to MWL. Does MWL have a good reputation with the general practitioners??? I figure my doctor would prefer that I use their weight-loss program (they have some dietitians, etc. offering a program), but the location is not that convenient for me to get to every week.

barbwired · 06-16-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MathSci

I'll be seeing my regular doctor in July for my yearly physical. I'm actually excited about going this year since I'll weigh less than I ever have and hopefully my cholesterol and blood pressure will be in the normal range. But I'm wondering what my doctor is going to say about me going to MWL. Does MWL have a good reputation with the general practitioners??? I figure my doctor would prefer that I use their weight-loss program (they have some dietitians, etc. offering a program), but the location is not that convenient for me to get to every week.

What a great feeling to be looking forward to stepping on the scale at the doctor's office. You are doing great!

I called my doctor before starting to see what she thought about the program. She had two other patients who were successful on MWL and kept their weight off, so she recommended it. I suppose they all have a different philosophy, but you're getting results, and that's what matters.

tm501 · 06-17-2012, 10:54 AM

My doctor was all for the program. She was just not happy about the pill they give you because it supposedly increases your blood pressure. So she said I had to keep an eye on it

MiniMomma · 06-17-2012, 12:12 PM

I think most of them are ok with programs untill they learn its a low carb plan since alot of them still refuse to accept LC, but since you have had wonderful results it would be hard for them to deny its benefit!! I bet that regardless your doc will be very happy with ya!

Desert-Rose7 · 06-17-2012, 11:21 PM

My personal doc is happy with the program and the results. He accepts and works with traditional and integrative medicine. Make my life so much easier!

Jo

Papa Smoke · 06-27-2012, 07:07 AM

My wife & I had been on Medi for 4 weeks before we went to our GP for our annual checkups. We had each lost 24 pounds. He was delighted until we mentioned the word Phentermine (the A.S.) . With a grave look, he told us "No!" I asked why and he told me to look it up (We have a good relationship and he knows I am a college professor so he expects me to stay informed and knows I would look it up anyway - lol).

I looked it up. Not a very rosie picture! POSSIBLE side effects can be heart, lung, and/or central nervous system malfunctions.

I am now looking for a safer A.S. to replace the phentermine.

The Doc had no problems with the diet. After we gave him details of the Medi diet, he said, "Adkins, huh? It is OK. Exercise!"

06-16-2012, 04:14 PM	#1
MathSci Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 94 Gallery: MathSci Stats: 348.8/248.0/199 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Start Date: Jan. 24, 2012	What does your doctor think of MWL? I'll be seeing my regular doctor in July for my yearly physical. I'm actually excited about going this year since I'll weigh less than I ever have and hopefully my cholesterol and blood pressure will be in the normal range. But I'm wondering what my doctor is going to say about me going to MWL. Does MWL have a good reputation with the general practitioners??? I figure my doctor would prefer that I use their weight-loss program (they have some dietitians, etc. offering a program), but the location is not that convenient for me to get to every week.

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06-17-2012, 10:54 AM	#3
tm501 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 48 Gallery: tm501	My doctor was all for the program. She was just not happy about the pill they give you because it supposedly increases your blood pressure. So she said I had to keep an eye on it

06-17-2012, 12:12 PM	#4
MiniMomma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 235 Gallery: MiniMomma Stats: 165.6/124.6/125 WOE: Medi 1-9-11	I think most of them are ok with programs untill they learn its a low carb plan since alot of them still refuse to accept LC, but since you have had wonderful results it would be hard for them to deny its benefit!! I bet that regardless your doc will be very happy with ya!

06-17-2012, 11:21 PM	#5
Desert-Rose7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,479 Gallery: Desert-Rose7 Stats: 5'11"/262/150/150 WOE: MediWeightLoss Start Date: 12/19/08 in Wellness since 09/03/2009	My personal doc is happy with the program and the results. He accepts and works with traditional and integrative medicine. Make my life so much easier! Jo

06-27-2012, 07:07 AM	#6
Papa Smoke Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Western Ohio Posts: 2 Gallery: Papa Smoke Stats: 248/223/185 WOE: Medi Start Date: May 9, 2012	My wife & I had been on Medi for 4 weeks before we went to our GP for our annual checkups. We had each lost 24 pounds. He was delighted until we mentioned the word Phentermine (the A.S.) . With a grave look, he told us "No!" I asked why and he told me to look it up (We have a good relationship and he knows I am a college professor so he expects me to stay informed and knows I would look it up anyway - lol). I looked it up. Not a very rosie picture! POSSIBLE side effects can be heart, lung, and/or central nervous system malfunctions. I am now looking for a safer A.S. to replace the phentermine. The Doc had no problems with the diet. After we gave him details of the Medi diet, he said, "Adkins, huh? It is OK. Exercise!"