For some reason, I felt more comfortable going to a gp. Less specialized, they see a lot more range of people, so I figured they would be a bit more open. Didn't want a daisy fresh doc right out of college or an old one set in his ways. Like I said the first one was a bust. Second one, again began with blood tests and a consult. I was off and results were great with the exception of slightly elevated cholesterol. I think it was important to have good blood work due to some overexaggerated misconceptions of the damaging effects of aas use (not abuse). This got the discussion rolling. At this point I express how important it is to me to lead a healthy life style, from exercise to diet. I also have no history of heart disease, cancer, allergies, nothing. I also explain how I'm very healthy and have been on less than 5 prescriptions in my entire life. Then the nuts and bolts. As I'm certain he already knows, I tell him I run a couple cycles of ass a year and like for him to go over my blood test with me periodically throughout the year. I went very well as initially he probably felt I was there Dr shopping for something when in fact I just wanted to be proactive about my health. We went on to talk about the damaging effect of alcohol, smoking, prescription drugs, unhealthy lifestyles...... Although all were self-inflicted, they were treated as well. He was impressed with the fact that my heath was my main concern and in vast contrast to the previous lifestyles, I did everything I could to maintain my health. I think honesty and sincerity goes a long way.
