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Surgeon TestimonialJohn George ZografakisMy first impression of Dr. Zografakis was a good one. He was very intelligent , compassionate and understanding.
Right off the back I knew I could open up and speak with him about my questions and concerns.
Dr. Zografakis has a very pleasant attitude and is willing to work with you every step of the way.
His staff are just as nice as he is.
I am truly happy to be a patient of his.
Dr. Z, you are like a angel with wings : ) Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Life Is Wonderful
Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Keep faith and drop fear. Don't believe your doubts and never doubt your beliefs.
Life is wonderful if you know how to live it.
(Pravsworld)
My Time Has Come 9/3/08 4 days ago
The Lord has been so good to me through this uphill journey. I have learned a lot about the surgery and about different people along the way. I have made some pit stops and even called it off at one point in time . I was tired , but the Lord carried me through, just like the poem " Foot prints in the sand". When I thought I was walking alone and struggled to even get up, it was the Lord who carried me.
Thank you to all of my supportive friends. All of you mean so much to me. Your words have uplifted me and made me feel special. Please for all of you God fearing men and women, keep me in you prayers.
My surgery day is set for November 15Th 2008 @11:20 am. I got my wonderful and exciting news today. Man I tell y'all, the Lord is good and I praise and thank him everyday.
Here is some things that I have to do right before surgery........
Monday October 27Th is my pre op class from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
November 4Th I start my 2 week Opti Fast diet.
November 12Th is my pre admission testing and I will need one set of lab work to be done. Other than that, I will be set to move forward to have my surgery. I will keep everyone updated on how things are going for. Well until then, you all take care, be encouraged and have a blessed night.
Love Laina
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Hello to my OH family and friends on August 10, 2008 5:04 pm
Hello everyone. I do apologize for not posting sooner. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm doing ok. I haven't made up my mind whether the surgery is the right or best thing for me to do as of right now. I do know that the Lord is guiding my path daily, so with that said, I know I'm going in the right direction. I'm in to rush because once I do have the surgery, there is no turning back. So I have to take my time and do what is best for me and me only.
I'm happy that I can email my friends daily and get help and the advice that I need. I truly have a wonderful support system on here and I'm truly grateful for that.
I also wanted to say thank you to Queen Bee who has pushed me to even update my blog. Sometimes I get so distracted with tending to my emails that I don't up date like I should and one day I will get better at it.
Other than that, I have been having so much fun planning for my wedding next year, July18, 2009 to be exact. I have so many ideas that I want to try, but I know I can't do it all. It's just nice to be able to be in control of something so special that is going to take place in my life. We have chosen an elegant black, ivory and silver wedding. Those colors look so pretty together. I'm just too thrilled right now, but I will keep everyone posted on how things are going.
To all of you, have a blessed night and a wonderful Monday.
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Appointment with Dr. Z 4/3/08 on April 5, 2008 7:55 am
I had another visit with the worlds greatest surgeon and he truly made me feel great. For starters, I got weighed in at 268 lbs. I was very excited because it has been 4 long months since the last time I was in his office and at that time I weighed 268 lbs.
I am happy to report that I haven't gained any weight in 4 long months which is good for me. Sometimes I tend to eat late at night and I know that when the lbs pile on, but nope, not this time.
The last time I was in the Doc's office, he told me not to gain anymore weight, because that would determine how long I would have to be on the Opti Fast diet before surgery anf it cost anywhere from$100-$120 per week.
So I started doing the math and I said now is the time where I just need to buckle down and change some of my old habits.
So thats what I did. I cut back on the pop, ate less watched my calorie intake and started walking more.He was so proud of me and for me to hear those words that he know I will do great because of all the time I'm taking to do research and not really rushing to have the surgery done, even after I got my approval. Well that was sweet music to my ears. I know I will do fine, I just have to have my heart and my mind agree before I can move ahead and I have plenty of time to do so.
I'm excited about my journey and everything that it has to offer.
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My Quiet Storm Part 2 on March 22, 2008 8:58 am
I was just sittinghere thinking about all of the emails that I recieved since I got my great news and let me tell you, I couldn't ask for a better place to be.
You guys have really made an impact on me. The care, understanding and guidance that so many of you have is just amazing. I truly appreciate all of your prayers and willingness to help me along the way.
I had someone send me a very powerful email and she had me in tears because it was so real and true. Iserne17 (Dee) thank you does not even come close to how you made me feel today. I want everyone to know...... she told me that I take my process seriously just as I do the actual procedure, that is why I'm not in a big rush to set a date yet. I have my approval and I'm very excited about that, but at the same time I have become overwhelmed by my own thought's of the what if's and etc.
She also told me to savor every twist and turn of my own chosen journey, which I am because it's not like this is an event that happens every blue moon. This is a one time shot for me and when I do it I want to make sure that I am free from all negative thought's and very satisfied with my own decisions about having this surgery.
So for those who think that I am weird or crazy for waiting to have the surgery even after I have my approval, I'm not. I'm far from any of those things. I just want to keep doing research until I'm on the chopping block.
Thanks once again for everyone who has made this a great learning experince.
Love Laina 
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My Quiet Storm on March 20, 2008 4:19 pm
Ok everyone, I'm back and I'm not sure how to take the news I received today. I can remember when I was reading other people's stories about when they got their approval and I told myself that one day I'm going to react the same way. Lo and behold, I didn't react the way that I thought I should have.
I actually called the surgeons office today to a see if they had heard anything back from the insurance company and this morning Bev told me that she hadn't heard anything, but she did call them last Friday and still know word.
My paper work was submitted on March 5, 2008 and on March 20, 2008 I got my approval. It's crazy because when I first spoke with Bev she said they may call her sometime today or tomorrow and it was just a matter of hours my phone rang and it was Bev.
Let me tell you folks that trust and believe in the Lord. Today was not a good day for me at all. Not that it personally had something to do with my inner house hold, but my brother layed heavy on my mind and heart as he went to court today and when I found out how much time he had to do, well the devil moved right on in and stole my joy, but when the phone rang, I knew it was full confirmation from the Lord to go ahead and do what I have to do to make myself a healthier woman.
I am truly thankful and blessed to have all my friends on here. I really appreciate all of your love, support and kindness. I usually don't get too personal, but this time I have to share this with you guys.
I am still somewhat afraid to have the surgery, so my surgeon told me back in Jan to just wait until I get my approval before I decide to back out of it. Now that I've had plenty of time to think about this and to pray and ask for guidance from the Lord, it was revealed to me that I have his approval and that I will be ok through my weight loss journey.
They wanted to set me a surgery date for May, but I told them I didn't want to do it then. I know when I have a gut feeling about something, then I should stick to it. I will be ready by June and when I post again about a date, I know it will be final, but in reality, nothing is final until you on on the chopping block.
Thanks once again for all of those who has helped me along the way.
Love Laina 
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Archive
My Story First off let me thank each and every last one of you for your kind words, for keeping things so real and for being so so understanding.
Hello OH family, my name is Elaina ( Laina ). I am a 31 year old female who is the proud parent of 3 handsome son's ( Eric, Erin & Keon ) and 1 beautiful daughter ( Re'Niyia )
I just wanted to let you guys know that it is an honor to be a member of this family and that I take everything to heart from each and every last one of you. You guys have shared so much about your personal lives that I decided to stop reading different stories and start my own profile and share back with everyone.
For me, I honestly think that my weight problem started right after I had my first son in 91. After I had him I was on a rollar coater ride of my life up until now. For the past 5 years I have been dealing with my blood pressure and Lord knows that he has kept his arms and protection around me..... preventing me from having a stroke that I know I should have had, but he stepped in and said not so.
After I had my son this year in Feb, my health took a drastic change. I gained 40 pounds after I had him and when the weight piled on, so did all of the other health problems that I have right now.
I know some people who has had differnt type of weight lose surgery and I have been doing my research for the past couple of years now trying to see what would be best for me. Now although my health took a drastic turn this year, I have always struggled with my weight going up and down.
I finally decided that I really wanted to live. When I say live, I mean live for my children, be a productive mother/citizen. I just want to live a healthy, normal life and not have to ever pop another pill in my mouth because of my failing health.
I did so much research that I found myself actually backing away from this because I feared what others may have to say. I prayed about this and I finally got my answer from the Lord.
Now I know what he can do because I am a child of God, but once I found the memorial page on here I really started to change my mind, but I knew that was only the devil and for those who know the Lord... the devil tried to steal my joy just that fast. I know that is the devils job ( kill steal and destroy ) but not yet. not with me and I'm very determined to be on the loser's side with the rest of you guys .
I am one month away from being dome with my 6 months requirements with my insurance and my next step is to get all of my blood work and other test done.
I will try my best to keep you guys posted on whats going on with me and thanks once again for letting me share a part of me with you : )
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