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Weight Management Referral at Bendigo Health
Dietitian (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Italian) talk through “Weight Management Referral at Bendigo Health”. You interpret both ways — English into Italian, and Italian into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Mr Colombo, thanks for coming in today. I'd like to talk through your recent blood tests and how your weight might be affecting your blood pressure.
Sì, dottoressa, lo so. Ultimamente mi sento sempre stanco e ho notato che i pantaloni non mi entrano più come prima. Mia moglie è preoccupata per la mia pressione.
Your BMI is currently 34, which puts you in the obese range. Can you tell me what a typical day of eating looks like for you?
La mattina prendo solo un caffè, poi a pranzo mangio quello che trovo al lavoro, spesso panini o pasta. Non faccio molto esercizio, lavoro seduto tutto il giorno.
This isn't about a strict diet, Mr Colombo. I'll refer you to the Bendigo Health weight management program, which focuses on gradual, sustainable changes.
Va bene, dottoressa. Ma cosa devo fare esattamente? Devo andare in ospedale ogni settimana o posso fare qualcosa da casa?
You'll meet a dietitian fortnightly, and we recommend building up to 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, even just brisk walking.
Centocinquanta minuti alla settimana? Non so se riesco, ho anche un problema al ginocchio destro che mi dà fastidio quando cammino a lungo.
That's understandable, we can start with shorter walks and swimming instead. If your blood pressure doesn't improve in three months, we may add medication.
Capisco, va bene. Quando devo tornare per il prossimo controllo? E devo portare qualcosa, come i risultati delle analisi?
Book your next appointment in four weeks, and bring your home blood pressure readings if you've been tracking them. I'll also update your GP.
Grazie mille, dottoressa. Farò del mio meglio, e proverò a camminare un po' ogni giorno, anche solo dieci minuti alla volta.
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