Went to see my practice nurse today to fill in my medical. She informed me that although she was willing to give me a medical that coincided with the LL form she would by no means sign, as she puts it "advocate a diet she wouldn't recommend". Now I have to see my LL counsellor on Saturday for my first meeting and don't know if she will let me start. The nurse said that she can ring her at the surgery for verbal confirmation but now don't know where I stand. I'm really raring to go, have expalined to the kids and I have all the familys encouragement. What shall I do?????????
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Miss Fenella
Full Member
Speak to your counsellor and see a private GP.
I personally would have it out with the nurse. You are NOT asking for her permission to diet - you are asking her to sign off your BP etc.
But not everyone is as bolshy as me
I personally would have it out with the nurse. You are NOT asking for her permission to diet - you are asking her to sign off your BP etc.
But not everyone is as bolshy as me
bexnkev
Silver Member
It really irks me when people say it's not good for you etc... it's always people who are not and never will be in this position! My doc charged me nearly £100 to sign my form. said he didn't like the diet but I was fit enough to do it if I wished. I've since changed my GP. I work for a GP surgery and every single doctor has been so encouraging and so positive about lighterlife and VLCD! If only they were all like that!! My new doctors like the results but charge extortionate prices for the monthly check up. I get the practice nurse where I work to do mine thank goodness! I hope all goes well for you Lola... it's not overly encouraging though is it?
Miss Fenella
Full Member
Lola don't ket her and her issues get you down. You will do it but you need to see a more educated health professional.
Your LLC will help x
Your LLC will help x
I couldn't agree more, I have worked in the health service and there lack of basic education is beyond belief.
Miss Fenella
Full Member
OO she has issues - I know it is hard but do try and laugh her silly comments off. What she has said to you says more about her than you.
You will get there and still look fab and under 40!
Blonde Logic
Yes. You can.
That is bang out of order if you ask me!! Don't they realise, if more people lose weight it will take some of the strain on the NHS!!?? That is just crazy. Makes me mad. My Nurse did my exam form, and she did say I should have been charged but she would do it for me anyway, no charge. wink wink nudge nudge. She did not say what the charge would have been but if they would have said that I think I would have told them to get stuffed!
Why do they have to make it so difficult for those trying to help themselves. I just don;t get it. Not a big fan of the NHS actually.
Deb G
Silver Member
She's signing to say that that is a true reading of your blood pressure/pulse etc - NOT whether she endorses the diet! I've seen two practice nurses and a doctor at my surgery and they were all more than happy to sign the forms, and were pleased that their patient was doing something positive to improve her own health!
Susie Woosie
Gonna be slim
Hi Lola
I just discovered the LL programme and was really excited to get started but my Doctor has also refused to sign my form. She has printed me a copy of my medical history but says that she will not sign the form stating the diet is not safe or healthy, I tried to argue that being 4 stone overweight is not healthy either. I don't know what to do? I have spoken to my LLC and she said that she will contact LL Head Office but she didn't appear too optimistic. I will keep you posted on what she says. Fingers crossed!
I just discovered the LL programme and was really excited to get started but my Doctor has also refused to sign my form. She has printed me a copy of my medical history but says that she will not sign the form stating the diet is not safe or healthy, I tried to argue that being 4 stone overweight is not healthy either. I don't know what to do? I have spoken to my LLC and she said that she will contact LL Head Office but she didn't appear too optimistic. I will keep you posted on what she says. Fingers crossed!
I had major major problems at my surgery. However I ended up seeing a private doctor, recommended by my LL councellor. It only cost me £40. He took a lot of time to talk to me about the diet, and my health, and any issues I had. My GP, had she not been so rude, and agreed to sign the form, would have charged me a hell of a lot more.
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Silver Member
I think this is appaling. If its any help, my LLC said that they are happy to let you have your monthly check up at a lloyds pharmacy and most are quite happy to do so.
My doctor tried to charge me £40 when I got to the surgery and she didnt mention it until after she had filled the forms in- so I refused and said I would have gone elsewhere if I knew that she would charge me so she let me off!
Its so sad that we are trying to do something about our health and they discourage u by charging some people up to £100- shocking!
If I were you I would try your GP =] xxx
My doctor tried to charge me £40 when I got to the surgery and she didnt mention it until after she had filled the forms in- so I refused and said I would have gone elsewhere if I knew that she would charge me so she let me off!
Its so sad that we are trying to do something about our health and they discourage u by charging some people up to £100- shocking!
If I were you I would try your GP =] xxx
