Today I went to the doctor’s office because I think I have bronchitis. She filled out my prescription for an antibiotic, etc…but then took my blood pressure. It was a little high. And of course, since I’m fat, she went on a 20 minute explanation about why I should lose weight, the health risks, the benefits of losing weight, how easy it can be, how I should change my diet (which she knows nothing about, mind you), and even referred me to a dietician. To be honest, I was too shocked, embarrassed, and taken aback (and sick/exhausted) to even argue with her.

I walked in to get a simple antibiotic prescription for bronchitis, and left with a dietician referral I never even asked for. In fact, I didn’t mention my weight once until she brought it up. I went to feel better and left feeling worse.