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Paul E. Macik, M.D. F.A.C.S.
My first impression of Dr. Macik was that he is real genuine. The staff was nice and friendly. He seemed very honest and was very open to all of my questions. He let me know about the long term effects of the procedure as well as the after care. Having a great bedside manner is a good plus but I'd rather have a surgical competence if I had to choose between the two. The ultimate choice would be, however, to have both!
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  • Books & Literature - absolutely LOVE to read; esp Romance novels and Biographys
  • Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - great stress reliever even though most think it's hard or boring
  • Parenting - Raising multiples is totally awesome! twice the fun and a two-for-one!
  • Dancing - this used to be my weight loss method as a teen
  • Crossword & Word Games - got into these when I was prego and they are cool and keep your mind alert
  • Amusement Parks - like to ride the rides and enjoy all of the people
  • Swimming - loads of fun and a great work out without even trying
  • Cosmetics - an artist at applying make-up; I should work for M.A.C.
  • Sports Cars - Love to race them for fun
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f/up from Appt w/Dietician
on June 3, 2008 5:52 am
My appt on last fri went well. I really didn't learn anything new. The surgeon explained in great detail during my consult what 'eating' would be like after the surgery. She did give me some points to follow now and gave me a great pep talk to get me pumped and motivated to start eating better right now as well as exercise. 1 visit down and 5 more to go--5 more LONG months. Next visit is 6/27. More too come!
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Appt w/Dietician on Friday
on May 28, 2008 10:46 am

Requirements in process---my appt w/Nutritionist is on Fri. and I guess I'm not that excited. I am sooooo ready to get this long process overwith it's just not even funny. I feel like I'm a prisoner to the insurance company and they want me to do 6 months 'time' and then I can be released. Luckily it's not 'time' in the joint but it kindof feels like that's what it would be like--I assume it would be anyway. I am trying to stay encouraged and keep my hopes up. I know that they are going to give me a plan to follow so I am prepared for that. Patience is a virtue. I don't have a lot of patience these days. I just feel like my whole life is consummed with taking care of my twins and work--no extra activities or adult activities I should say included. This whole work-life-balance is so extra hard and stressful on a single parent. I didn't intend to vent on this blog but it looks like I have. I need to get off the pitty wagon. Just don't know how right about now...

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Consult complete...Not a Happy Camper
on May 14, 2008 12:59 pm
Well I had my consult yesterday and I am very impressed with Dr. Macik. He was informative and very honest with me. I appreciate that a great deal. I have no problems with him or his procedure. It's my insurance that I would like to strangle right about now. They require a complete list of Insurance Prior-Approval tasks for me to complete.

1.Letter of medical necessity from PCP
2.TSH blood test (WTH is this test for??) 
3.Psyc Eval
4.Letter from a Dietician
5.5 year hist of morbid obesity
6.6mo physician asst diet/6consecutive visits to a medical doctor documenting weight, vitals, diet therapy, & exercise therapy. Summary letter will not do. Each visit mut be clearly documented

I would like to scream now.....UURRRRGGGGGGGGG!!!  This is going to push this surgery so far out that I hate to say this but I 'could' and I will use that term very loosely just about loose the weight myself or atleast 'some' in that amount of time. I am desperate and need help--thus my NEED for surgery. I am completely out of control and have reached a breaking point---and they want me to go on a DIET. OMG this is crazy!!! but I understand it's part of the Insurance GAME. If I want them to pay for this surgery (and I do) then I must PLAY the game. Ok, I got that out. Venting for the day complete. That being said I've already got an appt set for Mon w/ PCP to get this GAME started...
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Consultation Appt.
on May 13, 2008 8:48 am

My consult appt. is this afternoon and I am ready to get it over with. My twins are teething again and I am tired as usual. So ready to look back on these days...will f/up after the appt and let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!

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My Story

Ok. Here it goes. My story, yes it is the same as everyone else's. I am battling obesity and looking into WLS. Long and short of the story is I want to have WLS for two main reasons: 1.) for me to better my health now and in the long run and 2.) for my now 13mo old twin boys. It is nearly impossible to keep up with them as an overweight mom. I am through with the diets and excersise. I see WLS as the tool that I need to get me started to becoming a healthier happier me. I've done the research, selected a doctor, went to his seminar only to find out once I actually got ready to schedule an appointment with him that he's not 'in my network'. So I went back to the website for my insurance and re-read the info on WLS and low and behold I totally overlooked a small link in the right hand corner that lists the approved 'in-network' doctors/hostpitals. I selected a new doc and have an appointment on 5/13. My journey begins, again...

 


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