40 lbs. in 2.5 yrs is too drastic! What?!

Hi I would add:

From what you've said you don't need a psychiatrist. That doesn't mean you don't need one it's just not obvious from the things you've written down

You don't need a nutrionist I don't think either, quite the opposite. Your controlled weight loss shows you have nutrition fairly well under control. Unless you told the doctor you are eating protein powder all day and nothing else. I was buying protein powder the other day at the pharmacy and the lady told me don't eat too much it's dangerous. She couldn't quite say why but just told me don't let it be your main course. Good advice to not eat it exclusively I guess

As to the cardiologist that sounds like good advice. One thing I did think about is that perhaps your doctor thought 6 days of HIIT was too much. Did you mention that? Maybe he or she took that to mean you are obsessed with weight loss. Personally I don't think there is anything wrong with HIIT but if you're having heart palpitations you might want to cut it down to 2-3 times per week. Do regular cardio or weights on the other days. Also take at least 2 rest days a week would be my advice. But better ask the cardiologist about this last part.

The reason why you had palpitations is you are having anxiety and the reason you passed out is you had a panic attack. You were having an anxiety because (who knows, you could be stress, news, work, school, husband, wife, kid, weather) and when we are having an anxiety, we tend to breathe shorter, so we get heart palpitations then the nerves gets into us and makes us pass out. That's probably why she wanted you to see a psychologist so they can make evaluations. And the amount of weight you have lost is not drastic at all, I think we already have that established. What we need to get into now, is why you are passing out.

**I am not a doctor, just went through the same thing, and it is still going through it.**

You mean 2.5 months, right? Because losing 40 pounds in 2.5 years is not too drastic. You can begin with drinking lots of water.

No she said my 40 lbs weight loss over the course of 2.5 years was too drastic. That's why I'm so confused!

Well, if you have one than so do I. 72 pounds in 2.5 years. That doc is crazy. It doesn't even seem like you are under eating...although I eat 400 calories more per day than you do. crazy.

I have lost 50 lbs from my high in less than 3 months, so no losing 40 in 2.5 years is not drastic

Ok, 115 lbs is my goal weight and I am 5'3" and weigh 122 lbs right now. That nurse or doctor that referred you was an idiot and probably jealous at how fantastic you look!! Don't pay any attention to her, and continue doing what you are doing!!! :drinker:

From what I've seen (which is pretty limited, of course) - doctors tend to lose track of the simple things, like what appropriate weight loss is or how many glasses of milk a toddler should be drinking (really doc, a gallon a day is completely safe?!). Either she wasn't paying attention to you, she misheard you, or she's stupid.

I agree with what everyone else has been saying - find a different doctor. Although it couldn't hurt to see a nutritionist - if your insurance will pay for it, you might as well! It can't do any harm to have someone look at your food diary and go "huh, do you realize you binge when you're ovulating?" or "you're drinking WAY too much diet coke".

::shrug:: not that that...happened to me or anything...

See the cardiologist. Drink water and tea. My daughter passed out once because she locked her knees while standing. If it was the doctor's first time to see you, you may want to switch gp. You are working the weight off and you did it over a long period of time. If you are eating healthy, then don't worry about the rest of the advice. If you feel like you need to see the others, then you know you can get a referral. Good luck.

I use to faint consistently because I would stand too long and lock my knees. I would get really hot, start seeing stars and then fall out. I also fell out a few times when I was in second grade, from swinging too high.

bahahaha...:laugh: we all have eating disorders to the fatties.....

I beg your pardon?


Or, if I need to make it slightly more understandable for you -

Dafuq?????



OP, your doctor sounds unreasonable, I've lost about that since January (but fully expect the GP to say it isn't enough). However, they could be trying to make sure it isn't becoming an ED, which can happen. So is intended to put your health first.

Obviously, they have to eliminate the ED side, as it would be neglectful to ignore the possibility and could lead to you getting inappropriate medical treatment without that.


Personally, I found out that I'm now very sensitive to caffeine. So that was fairly easily sorted out, and absolutely nothing to do with my weight. I presume this angle has also been covered by the doctor?

I've had plenty of new doctor visits with complete morons. Up to 2 lbs per week is acceptable. Most of us would seriously give up if we tried hard losing weight and 40 lbs took 2+ years, but you're on a higher calorie count and you do admit to cheating. I have problems with my blood pressure going too low at times.

Be very careful with your water intake. We need our water to flush out toxins, etc. but it flushes out sodium really well. So when you got the i.v. it's saltwater for your body. That normally stabilizes your BP.

Get away from your new quack quickly so that you have a professional dealing with your specific body chemistry set vs. whatever the hell that dr was refering to.

Besides the other medical concerns (which you do need to get checked out)
I have lost 59LBS in 7 months because I had an eating disorder called over eating and not taking care of myself.

I would discuss further with her or seek a second opinion.