Appt w/Dietician on Friday

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Username: aleciare
Location: Stone Mtn, GA, USA
Member Since: 1/24/2008
BMI: 50.3
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Surgeon: Paul E. Macik, M.D. F.A.C.S.

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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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Appt w/Dietician on Friday

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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Comment by Lisalu on Jun 18, 2008 at 09:45pm

I was very lucky in that I did not have to wait very long to have my surgery after finding my doctor. I am a pretty impatient person, I can totally understand how this is driving you mad.

But, a friend of mine had to do the 6 month routine and she told me that it really taught her a lot about herself during that time. She got some weight off and was able to learn as much as she could about the surgery and was so ready for it when it finally happened. She convinced her Dr. to submit her paperwork to her insurance coming a month and a half early and they approved her even though they originally asked for 6 months.

Hang in there and start lining up some friends and family to help you with those adorable twins once you get your surgery...you will need it!!

Lisa