Feh. I went to the doctor today and got a good bill of health, much congratulations on my weight loss. So why am I blue?
Because I wanted a letter for Weight Watchers saying my current weight was the right one for me, so I could go on maintenance. I’m on maintenance anyway at this point.
But alas, my doctor confounded my plans with science. Saying it was great I’m no longer in the obese category, but that every pound I carry above my BMI has been clinically shown to increase health risk, if only for more risk of injury from a fall. He said he would write me a letter for Weight Watchers but was very down on the idea.
I suppose I should have been more forceful and emphasized this was for Weight Watchers… so I could go on maintenance. I’ve been going (and paying my 40 bucks) for 2 and a half years, and it’s been very successful for me. Hell, I’ve lost 110+ pounds on Weight Watchers.
Maybe I should just quit the program at this point, since I think I’ve gotten what I’m going to get out of it.
Sigh.
I’m tired of forever losing.
'Drea
December 9, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I, of course, know the Weight Watchers brand and even like some of the WW sweets. I also know the significance of maintenance but I’m curious about why you need the letter from your doctor.
Do you get some kind of discount once you formally go into maintenance phase?
Larkspur
December 10, 2009 at 9:10 am
Twist his arm and make him write the letter. He means well but you have a good reason for what you want. Don’t quit. It’s helped you quite a bit. Get your letter.
Wendy
December 10, 2009 at 10:02 am
Once you are through maintenance, you are considered “lifetime” and go for free. You can do this in one of two ways:
1. Lose enough weight to reach the BMI recommended for your height
2. Get a letter from your dr