Weight Loss Clinics: Where do you go?

I'm honestly not sure why you're citing my post when you don't even meet the criteria I laid out.

My apologies to everyone else.

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Dealing with thyroid issues, PCOS, side effects from birth control, Duphaston, some depression, and an eating disorder (swinging between too little and too much)... I still try to work out pretty regularly, despite being a somewhat winded Hashimoto's patient 😉

It's not like I'm just sitting on the couch with a bag of chips 🤷

2002: 5'9"/136 lbs
2007: 5'9"/158 lbs
2008: 5'9"/176 lbs
2011: 5'9"/xxx (yeah, three digits ☕)

Luckily, they're spread out okay ☕

@ Jamie Howard3

The obesity clinic falls under metabolic disease outpatient care, and yeah, it's a legitimate medical condition
And no, getting a referral isn't easy—you really have to be struggling 😉

Ryan Chase24 said:It feels once again as though we are discussing two entirely different people.
Before starting the program, Jelčić gives a lecture to the patients, and the one I attended was excellent—witty, clear, and very thorough regarding the common pitfalls of dieting and weight loss. He explained in great detail why frequent smaller meals are vital, why reducing fats and carbohydrates is necessary, and why keeping a food diary is absolutely essential.
During my follow-up appointment, he discussed my specific challenges with calorie restriction and how my perimenopause might be impacting my weight fluctuations. He was incredibly polite when addressing my questions about potential hormone replacement therapy.
I came in for a check-up after the summer break having lost only one pound, which made me feel a bit self-conscious. Not only did he not scold me, but he actually commended me, noting that most patients typically gain two or three pounds over the summer, so my one-pound loss was, in his eyes, equivalent to losing three or four pounds.
Having spoken with other patients myself, I can tell you that you hear all sorts of things. It is rare to find anyone who admits they aren't following the rules; everyone claims to be perfectly disciplined, fasting regularly, exercising constantly, and yet, goodness knows, they barely lose any weight at all. I am not sure how he handles those cases, but personally, I tend to take those patients with a grain of salt. 🙂

And did you receive your lab results and treatment immediately, or was there a struggle to get everything sorted out? How did that process go?

There wasn't a struggle at all; in fact, his first step was to write me a referral for every possible blood test and lab work imaginable. He insisted that I come back with the results for a consultation *before* even considering entering the weight loss program. He even cautioned me that we would need to monitor for any signs of depression, as depressive symptoms are often a contraindication for this type of program.
To be honest, he can be a bit gruff, but my personal impression is that he is truly an expert who genuinely cares about his patients.

Well, I didn't get any referrals for jack squat. They just asked about my family history, blood pressure, cholesterol—that was basically it. And now I'm hearing people praising Dr. Jelcica while others are saying the exact opposite... man, I don't even know what to believe anymore. I remember how my first checkup went, and look, I could always go back, but it's such a shame when people walk away from a place feeling totally screwed over...

Thomas Fox67 said:Well, I didn't get any referrals for jack squat. They just asked about my family history, blood pressure, cholesterol—that was basically it. And now I'm hearing people praising Dr. Jelcica while others are saying the exact opposite... man, I don't even know what to believe anymore. I remember how my first checkup went, and look, I could always go back, but it's such a shame when people walk away from a place feeling totally screwed over...

To be perfectly honest, our very first encounter wasn't exactly wonderful in terms of human connection. I asked him (among other things) what he thought about food intolerances and the effectiveness of following a diet based on those results, and he told me, stone-faced, that it was all nonsense and that intolerance and weight have very little to do with one another 😁.
I thought to myself, "Good grief, what an arrogant man" 😁
But, as I mentioned, he was extremely thorough with me. I sat in there for over half an hour; he gave me referrals for every necessary test, and I ended up attending a lecture of his that actually earned my respect.
When I returned for my second visit, I decided to take the initiative a bit; I jokingly held up two fingers in the middle of his lecture and asked, "Can I?"
He laughed and said, "Fine, if you absolutely must" 😁
What I mean to say is, he isn't some charming conversationalist, and he might lack tact, but for heaven's sake, he is an endocrinologist, not a psychologist. He's probably frustrated by the sheer volume of patients, but he did readily offer me a referral to a psychologist on his team if I needed one.
If I were you, I would advise you to just bite the bullet and go back. Take the expertise you need from the doctor, and as for everything else, let it go in one ear and out the other.
And believe me, I have listened to people in the waiting room blatantly LYING about how they aren't eating anything at all, yet here they are—not only haven't they lost weight, but they've actually gained some, supposedly from nothing but water and fresh sea air 😁

Jamie Howard3 said:Look, let’s just leave the healthcare system to deal with people who are actually critically ill. They have limited resources, so they should be using them more effectively instead of wasting them on this. If you’re worried about your mental state, maybe try cutting back on the chips, the Bueno bars, and all that McDonald's junk. Spend less time glued to a computer screen and get outside for a walk more often; you won't need psychological counseling if you just fix your lifestyle.

It’s all mental. Stop overeating and you'll be fine.

omg 🙈

Are you aware that you're contradicting yourself?

Nancy Diaz4 said:Are you aware that you're contradicting yourself?

Are you aware that you just replied to a post from 2011?