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I've been sick for weeks (sinuses and ears) and I'm sor worn out. I'm on my third round of antibiotics but after taking them this time for almost a week I felt worse than before I started them. So, I called Kaiser to get another doctor appointment. My doctor was out so I got an appointment with another doctor I had never seen before. When the nurse called me in to take vitals and entered them in the computer. She brought up the screen about BMI and the troubles associated with BMI over 30 (but she never said a word about it). When the doctor came it he asked me what was wrong and I explained. He go on the computer and up pops the BMI information. I really feel at that point he stopped listening to anything I said. He just told me to continue the medication my doctor prescribed and that it just took awhile for sinuses to clear up, no time off to feel better or anything even though I had explained how worn out I was and that I had a fever the last 2 days (but didn't at that time).

I go back to the nurse to get my visit summary. The first thing to printout was that BMI information. Neither of them talked to me at all about it to find out that I had lost 175lbs and was in a much better place now or that I had lost 3 lbs since my visit the week before. They both just assumed that because I am still fat that all my issues are weight related.

I've used the weight tracker for years now but noticed that lately there is also a spot for body measurements so this morning I out those in too. When I got to my calf I decided to measure both because I can see one is larger than the other but I was surprised to realize my right calf is 2 whole inches larger than my left calf. My thighs are the same. I just thought that was very strange.

This meeting is open to everyone. We are scheduling this meeting to restart the Saturday meetings due to increased interest in the posts. The meeting will be held at 1501 20th Street West (Trade Winds Mobile Estates - in the clubhouse) There are plenty of tables and chairs, as well as, more comfortable sofas and chairs. We will have samples at this meeting. This is the perfect place for a potluck or clothing exchange if people are interested. I (Lisa) am a Obesity Help Certified Support Group Leader. If you have questions or need directions call me at 431-7120 or Sharon at 917-2978.

This meeting is open to everyone. We are scheduling this meeting to restart the Saturday meetings due to increased interest in the posts. The meeting will be held at 1501 20th Street West (Trade Winds Mobile Estates - in the clubhouse) There are plenty of tables and chairs, as well as, more comfortable sofas and chairs. We will have samples at this meeting. This is the perfect place for a potluck or clothing exchange if people are interested. I (Lisa) am a Obesity Help Certified Support Group Leader. If you have questions or need directions call me at 431-7120 or Sharon at 917-2978.

When I started this group I had a regular, in person Saturday support group meeting. Unfortunately after over a year we still had little to no attendance on a regular basis. If that changes and there is an interest in regular attendance I will be happy to restart them.

That being said, Is anyone interested in having an online meeting scheduled at a regular time? That would allow for real time discussion, support and chatting?  Let me know.

Lisa