July 29, 2011

• The protective effects of Fat?

  Dr J: I see you’ve lost almost 15 pounds since your last visit– that’s great! You’re sticking to the diet we talked about?

  Eaty McEaterson: Yep. But, doctor, I don’t think this is healthy for me.”

  Dr J: What do you mean? Your blood pressure is lower, eating healthier and losing weight is going to be good for your heart failure and diabetes, it’ll help your back pain, you’re really doing great, I’m very proud of you.”

  Pt:But my foot’s been hurting, and I think its because of the weight loss.”

  Dr J: ???

  Pt:It used to be cushioned with all of this fat. Now that I’m losing weight, there’s less cushioning, and when I walk, it’s really the foot that’s feeling the weight, without that cushion. I feel it all over. The fat made things soft. Now everything hurts

  Dr J: That makes no medical sense, let me take a look and maybe I can get some xrays if you have a sprain or fracture or something

  Pt: But now there is less fat to absorb the radiation and I am at a higher risk for cancer

  Dr J: *curls up into little ball and cries*

  • 5:43 pm
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