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Posts tagged "doctor"

August 3, 2020 15 Comments

What my doctor’s visit was like during the COVID-19 pandemic

Socially distanced waiting roomIf anyone had asked me why I rescheduled my January physical for March (which they didn't), I was going to say it was because of icy road conditions, but really I wanted time to lose weight. My doctor has always tackled the topic of my weight compassionately and non-judgmentally, but I prefer congratulations to gentle... [Read More]

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March 27, 2013 16 Comments

I went viral, and not in the fame-whoring way

Tissue BoxI recommend that you never get sick if 1) you are a freelancer or 2) single. It sucks. And blows. And does all sorts of things you don't want to know the details of, but I'm going to tell you anyway. Earlier this month I spent an entire week being sick. It's been awhile since... [Read More]

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October 3, 2012 17 Comments

Dear JenFul: What’s the best way for healthcare providers to address weight with their patients?

Dear JenFulI got an email from a reader recently who asked a question I wasn't entirely sure how to answer, so I decided to punt it to you guys instead. Of course, I might be stretching the meaning of the word "recently" when I refer to an email I received over two months ago. Sorry about... [Read More]

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August 11, 2010

A really hard break-up

This is the last Diet Dr. Pepper I had. The photo is date-stamped for August 5th, which means I've been off of sodas for…hmmm…let's see…FAR TOO LONG! I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with soda dating all the way back to our first break-up in 2004. If diet soda were a person, all my friends... [Read More]

Read more about: artificial sweeteners, diet, diet soda, doctor, dr. pepper, fake foods, headache, preservatives

February 17, 2009 Leave a Comment

A lecture in pain

When I walked into the room, I immediately categorized everyone who was sitting and waiting for the lecture to start into two groups - bright young medical students and old people in pain. I could have been wrong since I myself was a young person in pain, but regardless, as I looked into the audience... [Read More]

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