Anyone know of sleeve surgeons in NC? So far I've only found one, in Charlotte, Dr. Voellinger. Has anyone had any experience with him?

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Dr. Adolfo Fernandez at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem will be doing my sleeve. He did my band placement ! He is awesome and has a wonderful and comprehensive team ! They are a blue cross blue shield center of excellence too so I know that helps with some insurance approvals. Hope this helps ????

I just got home today from surgery yesterday from Dr. Pirrello. He is great and his staff always helpful. Only one night stay in Presbyerian Matthews and the best night nurse I have ever had ( Kim). Very little pain and so far so good. Dr Pirrello is a perfectionist. I was supposed to be operated at 10:15 but he had a case before mine that was difficult. Instead of rushing the case he postponed mine to about 12:30. I was back at the room around 2:00 and walking the halls within the hour. He has done over 2000 sleeves. He did 29 in December 2012. I would highly recommend him and Presbyterian Matthews.

I just got home today from surgery yesterday from Dr. Pirrello. He is great and his staff always helpful. Only one night stay in Presbyerian Matthews and the best night nurse I have ever had ( Kim). Very little pain and so far so good. Dr Pirrello is a perfectionist. I was supposed to be operated at 10:15 but he had a case before mine that was difficult. Instead of rushing the case he postponed mine to about 12:30. I was back at the room around 2:00 and walking the halls within the hour. He has done over 2000 sleeves. He did 29 in December 2012. I would highly recommend him and Presbyterian Matthews.

Dr. Pirillo is my Dr. as well, I was one of the 29 he did in Dec. mine was done at the main hospital in Charlotte on Dec. 21st.I hardly had any pain either, Is Victoria your nutritionist too? I've had a very good experience too. Everyone is so helpfully there, I'm still on puried food.im doing well! I'm down about 18 lb , I have a little trouble meeting my Water goals, Other than that Its all good! Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Dr. Pirillo is my Dr. as well, I was one of the 29 he did in Dec. mine was done at the main hospital in Charlotte on Dec. 21st.I hardly had any pain either, Is Victoria your nutritionist too? I've had a very good experience too. Everyone is so helpfully there, I'm still on puried food.im doing well! I'm down about 18 lb , I have a little trouble meeting my water goals, Other than that Its all good! Good luck on your weight loss journey!

I am using the nutritionist in Concord at CMC NE since it is closer to me. Have my 2 week followup scheduled for 1/23 with Ruth Wadsworth.

Just woke up and the gas pains continue. Hope gas-x works well today. I guess I will need to do my 60 minutes of walking but it is supposed to be a warm day. Good luck with your journey. PS. Dr Pirrillo said he started the flu on Dec 21 and barely was able to finish his second case and had to cancel his third surgery. I guess you was one of the first two he did that day. Guess that didn't hurt his performance. Sounds like you are doing great.

I am using the nutritionist in Concord at CMC NE since it is closer to me. Have my 2 week followup scheduled for 1/23 with Ruth Wadsworth.

Just woke up and the gas pains continue. Hope gas-x works well today. I guess I will need to do my 60 minutes of walking but it is supposed to be a warm day. Good luck with your journey. PS. Dr Pirrillo said he started the flu on Dec 21 and barely was able to finish his second case and had to cancel his third surgery. I guess you was one of the first two he did that day. Guess that didn't hurt his performance. Sounds like you are doing great.

Yes, I was the second that day at 9:30 I was told he had to cancel the one right after mine , because he got sick! Wow I'm so glad I wasn't that person, after prepping for that and all so I guess it's a small miracle he was able to finish mine, I'm so glad though its a 3 1/2 hour drive for me! God works in mysterious ways!

I used Dr V in Charlotte. He was great! I'm 4 weeks post op sleeve and I had a great surgery. I was in for one day. No complications. The office staff were very helpful all along the way. I couldn't have had a better experience!

I used Dr V in Charlotte. He was great! I'm 4 weeks post op sleeve and I had a great surgery. I was in for one day. No complications. The office staff were very helpful all along the way. I couldn't have had a better experience!

Dr. V as in Villanueva? Because he's my doctor and I was wondering how things went and does he send you home with a drain. My surgery is set for feb 6th. I'm so nervous

My surgeon is Dr. Enochs in Cary, NC. Bariatric specialists of NC and they seem to be a really good office. They got everything through insurance and the doctor is good at answering all of my questions.

Dr Enoch is at the same office as mine! I used Dr Jon Michael Bruce. That office is amazing - Bariactric Specialists of NC are wonderful. Everyone has been very helpful. I enjoyed Patrick (nutritionist).

I have an appointment in two weeks - I look forward to each visit. Dr Enoch is usually about 2 hours late though due to spending so much time with each patient.... Dr Bruce is usually on time - due to my lifestyle, I had to go with the easier of the two...

I am also looking into North Carolina surgeons. I live in the triangle area and I think I will have to travel to Charlotte. From what I've read on the message boards' date=' Voellinger is the way to go. I believe there are two others but I can't recall their names at the moment. However I don't think they don't have as much experience (possibly why I didn't bother to commit them to memory). According to ObesityHelp, Voellinger has the most years of experience and has done the most VSG's in the area. If you come across another experience surgeon please pass the info! Thanks and good luck![/quote']

I'm using Dr. Tim Ferrell at UNC.

I'm using Dr. Tim Ferrell at UNC.

I used Paul Enochs from Bariatric Specialists in NC. Very good practice.

I was sleeved on May 25th, 2012 by Dr. Roc Bauman in Concord, NC (he is in practice with Dr Villeneuva). He was a general surgeon before years before he specialized in bariatric surgery. I really like him and the staff at his office! The hospital that he admits to is CMC-Northeast. Their staff and nurses are second to none! I was admitted for two days and never had any complications! One really helpful thing he requires is that you see a nutritionist once a month or a year following surgery! I started out at 229lbs and am currently at 146lbs! Goal is 135!! I would highly recommend Dr. Bauman!

Has anyone had any experience with Dr. Yoo out of Duke Bariatric? They're a "center of excellence" and are (obviously) closely tied with Duke Health. My surgery's the 18th but so far has had an awesome experience with them. I'm just starting to get a bit nervous about the actual surgical part! lol

I am with Dr. McNatt with Wake Health in Winston-Salem.

PaperBullets,

I hope all went well today and you are recovering nicely. Please let us know.

Dr. Yoo is my doctor too. I haven't yet decided if I am doing a band to sleeve revision yet. When you feel better, please PM me with your thoughts and experiences.

Thanks!