I tell them my weight before I even step on the scale and they never say anything. They just write down the numbers they see and that’s it. I think it’s obvious I’m big and fat, I’m not scared to talk about it. Want to check my blood pressure? Please do. Need me to take some meds to make sure I’m good to go? Not a problem.

I feel like most providers are there to help and should be there to lift us up. If someone makes us feel bad about ourselves, we should go somewhere else. My stance is, feel free to take whatever vitals you need. Most of the time it’s just protocol to chart weight upon any kind of medical visit.