Should I schedule my doctors appointment?

[Anonymous]

A couple of weeks ago, I went to my doctor because I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol, so she prescribed me some meds. She also said to eat healthy, and than she wants to meat with my again in 2 weeks. Well, I've been taking my beds, and started eating healthy. I've still be eating crap, but I am eating healthier. I'm not sure if whe meant to only eat healthy, or just eat healthier. I don't want to show up to the appointment and find out I haven't done my part, and wasting my doctors time. Should u reschedule for another wink, and eat only healthy?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm that's tricky man. On one hand, if you haven't been eating totally clean like the doc said, they might get mad at the appointment. Doctors can be pretty serious about that stuff.

But on the other hand, rescheduling could make it seem like you're not committed or dodging them. Plus who knows how long you'd have to wait for a new appointment? That could put your health at risk.

I'd say just go as scheduled, but be honest with the doc. Tell them you've been trying to eat healthier overall like cutting back on junk, while also taking your meds. They'll probably appreciate the honesty. And if they see you're at least moving in the right direction, hopefully they won't get too mad about it.

Doctors want people to get healthy, not be perfect overnight. As long as you're making an effort, explain what you've been doing, and commit to improving more, I bet they'll work with you. Missing the appointment could be worse than being upfront about still having room to grow. You've got this man - good luck!

[Twalli]

You're not wasting your doctor's time. It's not a contractual obligation. Your doctor told you how to fix the problems, you aren't forced to do what she said. If your problems do not improve and you've been eating healthier and taking the meds, then that's important. It's possible and likely that your (likely hypertension) and hypercholesterolemia would be improved or healed by a better diet and the meds. The follow-up is important to see if her treatment plan is working. Tell her that you're not eating 100% healthy, but healthier than you were, so she can get an accurate read of the effects of her treatment plan.

[jennifer_bloom]

I watch dr berg on YouTube and I’ve solved issues by taking his advice. I don’t eat keto but I take his other advice.

An example, he said itching might be treatable with probiotics and he said vitamins and minerals are needed to process unhealthy food, so I took some outdated probiotics with kiwi and that improved the itch.

He said your liver needs time in between meals to burn fat so I replaced my night time ice cream routine with water to burn fat in my sleep.

He said vitamin B in its 8 forms helps you metabolize fat so I began to intentionally consume 5 types of vitamin B each day. I used to toss and turn for 8 hours before falling asleep and now I sleep better than a baby.

[SeriouslyNotSerious]

Still go to your scheduled appointment. I'm sure your doctor won't scold you lol, they actually encounter much worst kind of patients.

With both high blood pressure and cholesterol, you will seriously need to monitor your health daily. Just continue consulting your doctor and taking your prescribed meds. :)

[Anonymous]

I'm surprised she wanted to meet again so soon. It kind of makes me wonder how bad yours numbers were.

Doctors are going to treat you no matter whether you're doing your part or not. If not, she'd just refuse to be your doctor (i've actually had that happen once🤣) I understand you not wanting the public humiliation. This is a normal reaction when you know you haven't done what was asked. I used to be like this and I'll tell you what my doctor said. She said I don't expect you to quit eating fast food (as I lived on it at the time). Just eat it only like once or twice a week. I don't expect a complete turnaround between visits. Just relative improvement each time. If you've lived your life a certain way you won't stick to it if you alter everything simultaneously.

[Maybeyoutoo]

No, relax a little, man.