- Username: great_in_08
- Location: NC
- Member Since: 4/15/2008
- BMI: 43.3
- Consult w/Surgeon Completed
- Surgeon: David C. Voellinger, M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialDavid C. Voellinger, M.D.The surgeon I chose to perform my surgery was Dr. David Voellinger, of Charlotte, North Carolina. My first time seeing him in person was at the required initial weight loss siminar. My first impression was, DAAANG, HE'S BIG! I mean, the man has to be atleast 7 feet tall! Okay, maybe thats a stretch, but the man is big. Anyway, after I got over the initial shock of his stature, I was truly impressed with not only his ability to connect with such a big crowd, but his professional, yet laid-back demeanor. He had a comical, yet serious side, if you know what I mean. I left that siminar feeling well informed and at ease about my decision to commence with the surgery. Anyone reading this, that has not been won over by a surgeon should consider Dr. Voellinger. Isn't your life worth putting in the hands in the hands of someone who can say was in your best interest??? |
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MASS CONFUSION! on July 4, 2008 5:57 am
07/04/08
Happy 4th of July!
Hey Family---
Well, despite the wave of euphoria I displayed with my last entry, I was back in the dumps shortly after. It seems like for every step I take toward having this surgery, SEB pulls me back two steps. You cannot imagine, (or perhaps you can), how disappointed I am with the company I'm dealing with. I truly wish I had done a little more homework, via OH, on the people I was dealing with. Granted, I still think Dr. V is the BOMB, but it's his staff that fronts this negative image of the entire company.
I guess I should be happy, being that "supposedly" my file has been sent off to the insurance company for approval, but I'm not even sure if thats entirely true? Every other staff member is saying something completely contradictory to what the other says. Its like the right hand doesn't know what the left is doing? Instead of me feeling secure that I have trusted a company to work on my behalf, I am doubtful and uncertain about their abilities. I have to CONSTANTLY check behind and follow up with them. Prayerfully, I will have some good news the next time I check in.......
Word of the day: EXASPERATED
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YEAAAA ME! on June 9, 2008 9:24 am
06-09-08
Hey Family---
Wanted to let you in on my good news....
I was notified by the Patient Service Rep at SEB that she has finally got all of my needed paperwork and is requesting my letter from the surgeon. Once she has that, its off to the insurance company. OMG! Family, I'm feeling a little anxious. I've been waiting for this moment waaaay before I even started seeking a surgeon. You know, that moment when you know your life is about to be changed for the better? Yeah, thats what I'm feeling right about now. I'm not the least bit worried about my case being approved, because I worked diligently to make sure everything was in order. 
Word of the day: EXHILERATION
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How Does It Look In There, Doc? on June 2, 2008 9:28 pm
5-29-08
Today I saw the shrink....you know, the one you "have" to see before you are given clearance to go forth with the surgery? Family, since were cool and all, I'ma tell you what I really think about my experience, since we're cool, and all. The jerk, I mean Dr. I saw was truly a piece of work. I mean, I think he should have his head examined as opposed to examining other peoples. To look at him, he seemed real straight and narrow, but once he began to talk, it was all too clear that he had some deeply-rooted issues. I mean, I am the kind of person that asks questions if I need answers. This"joker" literally internalized every question that I had, and took the #*$! personally, like I didn't have the right to ask questions. I mean, I was a little offended at his approach to this little "brain-picking" session. Family, was I wrong? Should I not have asked questions? This guy was truly over-zealous with his responses to me. He came off as a bit insolent and abrasive. I was cool though. I mean he won that battle, but the war is far from being over! Thank God I don't have to see him again!
On a happier note, this was the last hurdle for me. Hopefully, "the powers that be" should be contacting my insurance company very soon. If it is God's will, I should have a date in the not too distant future. Cross your fingers.........
Word of the day: OPTIMISTIC
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Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace... on May 28, 2008 9:03 am
05-25-05
Well, I guess I'll be holding my peace, because as of 5/23/08, I no longer have tonsils or adenoids, so I can't talk anyway. And incase you haven't heard, it hurts like a SOB! I can't eat, drink or even sleep soundly without being in excruciating pain! I would not advise anyone reading this, who is having wls, to have this done around the same time. Personally, I'm glad I had it done because I suffer from chronic tonsilitis. It was either, suffer now, or suffer later. I knew I wanted to have the procedure done before my wls so that I could heal before having something else done. I'm really getting a chance to see how things will be post wls and not being able to eat what you want to eat.
Word of the day: SELF-CONTROL
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Gotta Crawl Before You Walk on May 28, 2008 8:28 am
5-12-08
Man, I thought this day would never come. Patience is a virtue, but I think God gave my portion to someone else! LOL! Realistically, this process forces the most patient person to get restless. Of course, you gotta crawl before you walk, and doing things decent and in order is the ideal way.
With my first appointment being at 9am, I arrived to the office at 8:45am, so I could be the first to sign in. After signing in, do you know I wasn't called back to the desk until 9:24am, just to be given the MBMD, which is a 165 true/false questionnaire?!? Needless to say, I was pissed! They called four other people back before me, yet, I was the first to arrive. Didn't wan't the devil to steal my joy, so I continued to be the cordial person that I am. Next was the idexa, then the fitness assessment, then the nutrition portion. OMG, I was shocked, amazed and disgusted all at the same time when I saw the results of the idexa. What that scan does is gives to a broken-down compairison of your fat tissue, lean tissue (muscle), and bones. The scan actually shows how it is distributed through out your body. Weighing yourself on a scale is one thing, but to actually see how Taco Bell, McDonalds, and Burger King affects your body over time, is something completely different. After wls, I can never allow my body to get like this again. The physiologist gave me home work, as well as the nutritionist. Although it is "busy work", it does encourage awareness to the things that you are doing to your body when you dont eat right or exercise.
Word for the day: DETERMINATION
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My Story My story is one that isn't unique by any means...Like so many others, women especially, we give so much of ourselves to others and neglect ourselves in the process.
It usually starts around having a major life altering event to occur. For me, it was the birth of my son. Being a young parent, so much focus is put into being a "good parent" that your needs generally take second place to the needs of the child. As time progress, fate isn't without a sense of humor, because as soon as things begin to stabilize, something else happens...and for me, it was an unexpected pregnancy. You feel the hopes and desires of attaining your idea of optimal health are fading away. As you attempt to regroup and take dominion over your life, things may, or may not, begin to sway in your favor. Over time you hold on to that ounce of hope that one day, it will all come together. You resort to measures you never imagined. Oh wait, if that progress I see?..........Oh, wait, that's just my belly getting big, because yep....I'm pregnant again.
That was it for me. Here I am three children later, and still haven't made much progress. It's so hard to juggle so many roles as a wife, mother, a daughter, a loyal & dedicated friend, and all the roles that fall inbetween, then have time to invest into myself. Its been 12 years that I've been contending with weight issues. It is taking a toll on me in ways unimaginable. Its time for a change. ITS MY TIME TO SHINE! 
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