23/04/2026
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“I didn’t want to come today because I thought it would be the same old story.”
Today’s clinic visit was a powerful reminder that every patient is a person, not a protocol. My patient is a 168kg BIG GUY with multiple comorbids, who plans to undergo bariatric surgery. His wife told me honestly: he didn't want to be see dietitian. He had seen many dietitians before and felt he always got the same "healthy plate" lecture—advice that, for him, didn't feel useful or sustainable.
After a long, deep dive into a personalized management plan tailored specifically to his life and his struggles, he stopped and confessed something that made my day: “I’m surprised. This is so different from what I’ve been told before.”
There is no better feeling than turning a “forced” appointment into a spark of hope. Grateful for the trust patients place in me.
All the best to this patient, hope to see a better you in future!