I was shocked yesterday when I went to my gastroenterologist’s for a follow-up visit. He hasn’t been able to sort out my stomach problems that I’ve had for quite a while and I didn’t expect any miracle yesterday, but I was shocked by his behaviour. Every time I go to the clinic they weigh me and compare my ups and downs. I do not go there because I have a problem with weight but because I sometimes have very bad pains. But when he called me in I immediately realized that he was in a terrible mood and I was going to be told off for something. He told me that I had put on ONE kilo since the previous visit and that was not on. I told him that his (very overweight!) assistant had weighed me with my boots on and the boots were heavy but he said that they take into account the clothing otherwise I would have put on much more than that! He was thoroughly unpleasant as according to him I’m not allowed to put on weight. I know I put on weight when I was in Italy but who can resist these?
("Pasticcini" from my favourite cakes shop in Italy)
I’m still size 10 UK although in my forties so I do not think I’m overweight. I know that I have rather brittle bones and I need to be very careful but his attitude towards me was really awful. So I told him to look around as most of the nurses and assistants in his department are as big as elephants and should bully them instead of me! I do not think he will want to see me again! Some of these consultants are very patronising and I can put up with that but I cannot accept when someone becomes offensive. I’m thinking of complaining about him with my GP but what can that change? Another foreigner who cannot understand the rules…Sometimes I feel like that. Anyway, got to go for a run now, trying to get rid of that “terrible extra kilo”…Yes, all in all the gastroenterologist got to me. Now I feel officially fat and misunderstood.
(one of my favourite Italian desserts with strawberries, raspberries and cream/custard)
