Thursday@4Pm
consultation with PB
Hi everyone-
My experience was similar to Sian. I also saw Dr. Rumsey but I had a different internist and pychiatrist. Dr. Rumsey was my first appointment. He was great and my experience and impressions were the same as Sian.
My next appointment was with the psychiatrist and it was 1/2 a mile from the PB offices so I walked. Parking is always a challenge and I just left my car in the parking structure and got in a little exercise between appointments.
My last appointment of the day was about 2 blocks away from PB, on Washington. The internist was very nice and funny. He keeps his dog at the office so I got to meet him as well.
All three appointments were positive and all the doctor's were friendly and helpful.
My experience was similar to Sian. I also saw Dr. Rumsey but I had a different internist and pychiatrist. Dr. Rumsey was my first appointment. He was great and my experience and impressions were the same as Sian.
My next appointment was with the psychiatrist and it was 1/2 a mile from the PB offices so I walked. Parking is always a challenge and I just left my car in the parking structure and got in a little exercise between appointments.
My last appointment of the day was about 2 blocks away from PB, on Washington. The internist was very nice and funny. He keeps his dog at the office so I got to meet him as well.
All three appointments were positive and all the doctor's were friendly and helpful.
Marianne
hi All......it's great hearing about your appts. I am a bit slower than you all...my fitness walk isn't until next Monday. I guess they only do the fitness tests during certain times so I had to wait until school was over. I am going to Kauai on the 15th for 8 days with my 2 daughter in laws and their baby girls....just a girl trip so will be away from the putor for a while. I'll check back in with you all when I get home.....we should all get together soon...hugz:)Deanna
Yes, we must all get together soon. I'm really sad to see some people fading away from our group here on the website.
What about a picnic or something of the likes in Balboa Park. The weather is starting to get nicer (contrary to the last few days), and we could all bring our own favorite healthy recipies to share and meet under a big tree somewhere in Balboa.
But, I'm also open to any other ideas!! =)
What about a picnic or something of the likes in Balboa Park. The weather is starting to get nicer (contrary to the last few days), and we could all bring our own favorite healthy recipies to share and meet under a big tree somewhere in Balboa.
But, I'm also open to any other ideas!! =)
Sian 
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
So you are done with your appointments as well? I got a call for my surgery date Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week so you should have your date soon. Mine is 8/25 but I don't know it I can do it then because of school. I'm hoping for a cancellation but due to anxiety have been eating my way up the weight ladder. Hope you are doing well and enjoying the warm weather. the dog was super cute and the doc was a character as well. Talk to you soon.
Marianne
Hope everything is OK. Anxiety can be extremely difficult to get under control. Kaiser has free classes to help you deal with anxiety. I took a few last December. They taught some coping skills that helped.
After the positive choice classes I went on Weigh****chers, Slim Fast and Nutri System to try and maintain..I failed on all of them. I'm good for a week or two, then I dunno what happens. I guess the food switch in my head gets flipped back to "naughty" instead of "focused".
The diet from Dr. Tanaka acutally seems to be helping. The pounds aren't dropping quickly, but I have lost a pound or two each week. I do fabulous during the week, weekends are a little harder. I eat one of my favorite foods each weekend, and try and stay away from parties with friends. I tend to cheat if I go out on the weekends. If I stay at home I do pretty good.
Good Luck...trying to lose weight sucks. Let me know if it works for you
Becca
After the positive choice classes I went on Weigh****chers, Slim Fast and Nutri System to try and maintain..I failed on all of them. I'm good for a week or two, then I dunno what happens. I guess the food switch in my head gets flipped back to "naughty" instead of "focused".
The diet from Dr. Tanaka acutally seems to be helping. The pounds aren't dropping quickly, but I have lost a pound or two each week. I do fabulous during the week, weekends are a little harder. I eat one of my favorite foods each weekend, and try and stay away from parties with friends. I tend to cheat if I go out on the weekends. If I stay at home I do pretty good.
Good Luck...trying to lose weight sucks. Let me know if it works for you
Becca
