I am needing to loss about 45-50 pounds. At 30, I have never before needed to try and lose weight. What are some questions that I shoould pose to my doctor? For that matter, what are some tests I might expect to take (blood work, stress test)? Is it better to see the Family Physician/General Physician as opposed to a specialist?

It has been my experience that doctors are NOT well educated on the specifics of nutrition. Medical school doesn’t teach you about diet.

If you want the best advise, I would recommend seeing a nutritional specialist. They will be your best bet. Guaranteed.

Express your concerns/goals to a dietician and they can help you answer questions that you may have never thought of.