General Discussion

deal with our health care our own way.

I don't weigh at the doctor's office. If there is a reason: pregnancy, anesthesia, (not likely to be happening at a checkup). They have bloodwork to talk to me about and their "how are you feeling" stuff.

Aside from an occasional sinus infection, I've been in great health for years (most of my life) even being fat enough that most of you would hate me on sight without knowing anything about me.

And yet, I still deserve to be treated like a human being, not a number on the scale. When I weigh, it becomes the only thing the doctor is willing to talk about (well, not a doctor, a PA, we don't get actual MDs in rural clinics).

The point is, if you are cool with being weighed at the doctor, say "yes" when they ask you to get on the scale. If you don't feel like it, then say "no" and everyone can move on with their day.

It doesn't affect anyone but me when I say "no". It's my choice, my body, my health.