i'm baaaaaaack! =)

hi all!!!  i've been avoiding you lately mainly because i semi-fell off the wagon. just wasn't ready to admit to it (again!) over the holidays and such, haven't gained any weight which has been a blessing, but didn't lose anything either.  stopped exercising.  all the pitfalls of losing weight!  i'm ready to get back on the ball again and with that, comes being accountable with ya'll! 

i do need a teeny bit of assistance though.  i need to get a physical done.  i want to join up with a weight loss challenge and they are requiring a letter from a doctor to state i'm physically fit to begin an exercise program.  well, i haven't seen a doctor regularly in quite some time (bad, yes i know!)  so, i need some recommendations!!

who would you recommend for a pcp in the northwest burbs.  i'm in the schaumburg area but will go to arlington heights or any of the other burbs around here if they are good.  doc HAS to listen!  theres nothing i hate more than a doc that rushes you and already has their mind made up on what you might have without actually listening to you.  can you help me out?  thanks a bunch and i'm looking forward to getting back in the game!!!

christie

Hi Christie..  Funny you should pop in.  I honestly was just thinking about you yesterday.  I had not seen a post for quite some time.  As I was driving in to work this morning I was thinking about this weight loss journey and how hard it is and how much I struggle every day.  It's a battle we will have for life.  Congrats on no gain.  I wish I could say the same. 

Hang in there.. I can't help you out on a doctor.  Mine is in Naperville.  But it is important to get that annual physical.  I don't have to tell you that.. You already know.

Hugs,
Christina

Riverside Medical in Arlington Heights have great doctor's. I see Dr. Flershem and she is very good. She is smart and thats what matters. Shes not that friendly, but who wants a friend, I want a doctor!  There number is 847-577-9300  (3405 N. Arlington Heights Road) Near Dundee and Arlington Heights road.

Hope this hleps! :)

Good luck!
Jill 

Can't help you with the doctor, but wanted to say how nice it is to see you again!  Please hang out and play with us.....It helps!

Hey Christie!  Good to see you.  I have the most amazing doctor in the world.  He listens and hears what I have to say and is not all caught up in the "AMA" standards.  When I decided to get my surgery, not only was he behind me all the way (even having to go to Mexico), but he actually asked me for information for his other patients who were in the same boat.  We discuss medicines and all the options.  His name is Dr. Raza Mehdi and he is located in Algonquin.  The number is (847) 658-9555.  I am extremely particular about the people who I use to treat me, and he is the highest on my list of them all!  I hope he can help you out as well.

Paul