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David C. Voellinger, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Dr. V is likeable, approachable, professional, and focused. His staff are caring and kind. Aftercare is especially important in this practice which is one of the reasons I chose Dr. V. He was up front about the risks of surgery and spoke clearly and carefully about each area of our discussion. At this point, prior to surgery, I would recommend him highly.
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  • Books & Literature - just finished "A Thousand Splendid Suns" A great book!
  • Computers & Internet - learning to use all the Mac goodies available
  • Dogs - 2 black labs, Cody and Angus
  • Meeting People - I meet people easily and make friends easily
  • Board Games & Puzzles - "Sorry", Gin Rummy, and 1000 piece puzzles
  • Movies - M. Night Shamalan, Jaws, anything scary or suspenseful
  • Photography - love my new digital and all the cool things you can do with it
  • Scuba & Snorkeling - love to snorkel with family, want to swim with sharks but my family is chicken
  • Teachers - former teacher, currently subbing at kids' schools
  • Bird Watching - live in city but sourrounded by woods and streams - birds, birds, etc

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by judyanne on 9/23/07 8:12 am
    Wednesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench!
  • Comment by Kimberly Novak on 9/19/07 6:32 am
    Wishing you all the best as you begin your life changing journey~~Kim
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I'm a loser!
on September 30, 2007 7:29 pm
Yeah, I am a loser, but I feel pretty weak and tired and can't seem to get any energy. The only real pain I have is in my left side where the port is, everything else is tender but not too sore. But I really have no energy. I hope this doesn't last too long. I'm not feeling too much hunger or fullness, just blah. I'm having all my protein so I guess I'll just have to be patient and wait for my energy to return. I do miss food. I'm getting mighty sick of pureed soups. Just another ten days to go until I can introduce some lumps into my diet. I'm off to bed.
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It's Tuesday!
on September 25, 2007 2:26 pm
Well, it looks like I will be having the surgery tomorrow! I am feeling much, much better today. Just a little bit of a sore throat left. I have been sleeping a LOT and it has really helped. Things are all set at home - I am just beginning to get nervous. Yikes! Tomorrow is the big day. It is so hard to get this all to sink in..... it's been such a long time in the making. I am ready to start my new life. I'm down 15 pounds and already my clothes feel and fit better. And, my feet have de-puffed. I'm going to re=read the prep directions for tomorrow, then relax and have some fun with the family tonight. I'll check in as soon as I'm able. Say a prayer for me people Hugs and kisses, Debbie
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Sunday Night.......
on September 23, 2007 4:46 pm
Well, it's been a quiet Sunday. Two kids at home, no hubby, and too hot and sticky to go outside. I am looking forward to the fall finally getting here. My throat is still sore. I am reeally starting to think that Wednesday might not happen! I can't get rid of this bug in spite of how many hours I'm sleeping. I don't even have the energy to type tonight. I'm off to sit in front of the boob tube and veg. Bye......
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Five Days and Counting Down
on September 21, 2007 1:18 pm
   
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Went to the Dr.
on September 20, 2007 7:35 pm
I finally went to the doctor and I am sick! An ear infection and a sinus infection. No wonder I felt so crappy! I also went to the hospital and did my pre-registration which took quite a while, but they were very thorough. Everyone at Mercy was welcoming and warm. Hope it's like that on Wednesday at 5:30 am. My plan is to take the antibiotics and decongestants and get healthy by Wednesday. This is day four of being sick so I've got my fingers crossed that I'll be healthy by the 26th. I'm down 12 pounds but I'm too sick to appreciate it except that I can see my ankle bones again! I'm off to bed for a good night sleep.
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I was skinny for most of my life. In high school and college I was about 115 pounds, up to 125 by the time I got married. My parents were European and I didn't know what sugar or peanut butter were until I was old enough to leave home. My family are all slim, and although I was 115 pounds I was nicknamed "Dumpster Butt". A cookie in my house was a saltine cracker! I was active, on the gymnastics team in high school, and rode my bike everywhere. I started putting on the weight after my first baby, twenty-two years ago. I still wasn't fat, but I was slowly putting it on. After my second baby I was about 150, then with my third I actually gained weight after delivering him. All my babies were huge nine pounders - dad is 6'6'' and 250, and they were voracious breastfeeders. I was hungry all the time. I really started to get big when I retired and stayed home with the kids. That was ten years ago. I also used to be a closet smoker and giving that up also put on some pounds. I've tried all the diets and that really made me gain weight when I failed and felt guilty and miserable. Now I'm here because I am just too damn young to keel over from a heart attack. My joints are SO sore by the end of the day. I can't imagine what I'll be feeling like in ten years if I don't address this situation now. My poor feet are so fat that I actually feel bad for them! Everyone in my family, kids, hubbie, parents, sister, and friends are so supportive of my decision to do this. I have been approved and now just need to hear from Kim Gordon at Dr. V's about the date. Wish me luck!