O.K. So how many of you really went to a Dr. prior to starting your Atkins???

[mum4jenn]

Part of me says do not start until I can get in to see the Dr. as it states in the book but I am sooooo motivated to start tomorrow.

I really should be on BP medicine but I was hoping to lose weight so I will not have to go on it. I am not a "go to the DR." kind of person. My last physical was two years ago and all of my tests then came out great (except the BP).The Dr was very impressed that I was in such good condition for being overweight. I weigh about the same as I did then.

I am afraid if I wait to see a Dr. that I will lose all my motivation. Just how important is it to see one before you start except to be able to compare the figures??

 

[nativetxn]

We went ahead and started before seeing our doctors. My husband had a physical scheduled for 3 weeks after our start date.

I just kept a close eye on his blood sugar and blood pressure and he was alright. When it came time for his check up his doctors were all very pleased.

I still haven't had my physical. They keep changing the date on me

That worked for us, when is your appointment?

 

[mum4jenn]

I actually do not have an appointment yet. I thought about calling tomorrow to see if there is a chance I can get in next week.

 

[glo]

nope...but I did go for a physical 6 months in and the test came out well

 

[imgoingtodisney]

Started lowfat diet May 19th. My brothers massive heart attack 2wks earlier scared the hell out of me.
Saw the nurse May 22nd. Got more low cholesterol guidelines from her.
Had 4vials of blood taken on the 23rd - CPC, cholesterol, etc.
Im scheduled for a stress test June 17 & 18
Have physical scheduled w/doc on June 30th

 

[nativetxn]

Barb, my husband followed low fat after his heart attack. He lost weight but his lipids were very high.

I hope low fat works well for you.

 

[Meriweather]

I made DH go..........his doctor doesn't approve of Atkins.
so DH told him.....fine, I told you I'm going on it and now I am.

He's been on 4 days now.....so we'll see if he can change the doctor's mind

 

[DixieDreamer]

I've never consulted with a doctor before starting ANY diet. Despite the constant advice to do so. I did see my doctor about 3 months into my starting on Atkins and told him what I was doing because he was THRILLED with the positive improvements in my 1) weight, and 2) cholesterol.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

I just started Atkins this week, but I didn't go to the doctor. My last physical was a few months ago, and I was fine. Fortunately I have no weight-related health problems, but if I don't take the steps to lose this weight those problems are in my future.

I'm due for the gyn in August. Last year she told me to lose 30 pounds. I said, "that's it?" and she said that if I lose 30 pounds a year I'll be good to go in 3 years. I like her attitude (though I don't want this to take 3 years).

 

[ahutton]

I did see a doctor before I changed my eating plan, but I have health issues that have been uncontrolled (hormone problems) and I saw an endocrinologist to get started helping me with these, and help/guidance to lose weight is part of what she is doing. Interestingly the first few times I saw her she was very against Atkins, but that may have had something to do with me still doing some nursing with my then infant. Many health professionals still know very little about the new Atkins plan. Many will say it is a bad idea in spite of much medical research and personal stories of life changing successes.

Certainly before starting any significant exercise program it helps to have a check up. More importantly be prepared to listen to your body and remember that if you can't talk you are working too hard.

 

[dandave]

I pretty much decided to go on Atkins after having blood work done. I went to the doc for depression, and he ran tests covering everything from kidneys, thyroid, liver, cholesterol, etc. I already knew I was overweight.
He put me on meds for depression. The tests results came back showing that my cholesterol levels are all screwed up and my triglycerides were 301!! Everything else was fine, though.
The doc gave me a list of foods to eat and not eat. Well, I was eating the stuff I was supposed to, according to that list. It said eat breads, fruits, veggies, and lean meats. It was your basic low fat, high carb diet. No, no, no. The Doc doesn't know I'm on Atkins. He'll find out when I go back for a recheck in a few weeks.

 

[minniecarousel]

I had a physical last October & told my doctor I wouldn't be doing weight-watchers, but hadn't yet decided on Atkins. I need to lose a lot of weight, but don't have any specific problems related to my weight. I'm not sure what my doc's stand on Atkins is - I never asked her!

 

[Beanie]

I have been on Atkins since April 9th and I haven't been to the Doctor yet...I had a physical back in January and it was fine then, so I am not scheduled for another for awhile...

 

[disneyeveryyear]

I started on Atkins on Tuesday, May 20th, went to Dr. on 21st for other issue.

I told him I had started Atkins day before and what was his opinions. I told him I had lost all motivation on WW, but desperately wanted to get weight off.

He said, go for it! He didn't take all of the blood tests for comparison, but said that since I didn't have any kidney issues, that I should give it a shot. He has had other patients who have been very successful with it in losing weight and lowering cholesterol and he thought it would be worth a try.

I am now on day 17 and have lost 12 lbs.!!!!!!

 

[mum4jenn]

O.k. I think I might wait a bit then. My Dr that I saw last said my only problem was my weight.And if I get my weight down it will take care of the b.p. I have also had some of the bloodwork done within the last year when the local hosp. has health fairs and my levels had not changed.

I am apprx 100 pounds over what "they" say I should weigh and my cholesterol was 171.