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Thanks kmoore! I'm going to tey to make it next Monday to the one at Presby Matthews, since that's down the street from me. Just feel like I need to be plugged in, ya know?

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I love my surgeon, but the support group is extremely lacking...

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Thanks kmoore! I'm going to tey to make it next Monday to the one at Presby Matthews, since that's down the street from me. Just feel like I need to be plugged in, ya know?

I do understand. I plan to go to the next one at the Cornwell Center. Matthews is quite a haul for me ;) Do call that number that goes with that support group to make sure they are meeting. I went to one at Presby Main without calling first and it had been cancelled ;)

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Thanks for the heads up!

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Be having surgery with Dr.Kuwada in Charlotte NC.... Dont have a date yet[/quote']

Dr Kuwada is doing my surgery as well. I am a little worried because my insurance was approved last week and he doesn't have any dates for surgery available on his calendar. Fingers crossed

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Dr Kuwada is doing my surgery as well. I am a little worried because my insurance was approved last week and he doesn't have any dates for surgery available on his calendar. Fingers crossed

He only does 3 surgeries per day. And only performs them on Mondays. I was approved about a month ago, and my surgery is schedule for Decembe 17th. His nurse Sherri, said that you can always call back every 10 days and see if there are any cancellations

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I am not in NC now, but I lived in the Statesville/Stony Point area for 20 years... just moved back to WV 2 years ago. Good luck y'all!

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I live in Matthews, and my surgery is scheduled for Nov 5 in México. I am self-pay for this. I will try to make it to a support group.

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I am pre-op, just wondering if anyone is from the Charlotte or surrounding area.

Hey there! I live in Charlotte, NC. Just started the process. I don't have my surgery date. It won't be scheduled until at least 6 months from now. My doctor is Dr. Pirrello. Nice to meet ya!

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I am in Monroe NC. Seeing Dr. Pirrello will have surgery done at Presbyterian Matthews. Stil waiting on insurance approval.

Hi Kmoore! I am also having surgery through Dr. Pirrello. I am brand new. I won't see surgery until at least 6 months. How has your experience been with Dr. Pirrello so far? My first meeting with him went very well and he made me feel very comfortable about the procedure. I hope you don't mind if I add you as a friend.

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I'm from Charlotte. I'm going to be having my surgery with Dr. Pirello at Presbyterian Matthews.

Sorry Kmoore... I got the posts confused I actually meant brittanykins but I still want to add you as a friend if that is ok.

Brittanykins... how was your surgery with Dr. Pirello?

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I'm getting sleeved Nov 26th, By Dr Vollienger and I will be at Presbyterian but I live in the Shelby/Kings Mtn Area. Anybody else close too Shelby.

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I recommend my surgeon, Dr. Roc W. Bauman, he's excellent!!!! He's very serious about my care & his patients!

He's the Doctor of Carolinas Weight Loss Surgery in Concord, NC. He practices as bariatric surgeon @ CMC Northeast.

He is accredited & his practice is considered a "Center of Excellence". Over 2500 surgeries with positive results. He personally offers free info sessions at his office...it's on the website when they're having a session. I think it's worth the time & they're very informative!!! Worth taking a listen to, especially if your in search of a surgeon or information!!! There's no obligation, it's just to educate YOU!

WEBSITE: www.carolinasweightlosssurgery.com

Hopeful this is helpful to those in NC area. I honestly wouldn't have considered a doctor without a rating like his.

***BE SAFE & REMEMBER TO DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!

CWLS Office # 704-403-7580

His staff are awesome too!

TAKE CARE ;-)

Ms.DLH

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Hello everyone I'm not in Charlotte but I am in NC....Raleigh. My surgery is scheduled for November 19. Dr Peter Ng at Rex's hospital. I'm nervous too and excited at the same time.

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