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

Thanks for the info...dr Parrillo did my sleeve April 16th I'm doing better with the protein but still struggling to consume enough water! Once I'm cleared to try protein bars I will have to try your suggestion...thanks!

How have everyone's experiences been with Dr. Pirrello?

I have to say, I'm not pleased so far. My consultation appointment was in October and here it is mid-June and I still am not sleeved. I only had to do 3 months with the nutritionist (which actually only takes 2 months.) Everything else seems like it has just taken forever because of their total lack of communication and effort to do their part of the pre-op process. It is near impossible to get in contact with them unless you actually drive down there. The funny part is that they assured me during consultation that I would only need to make one appointment and that they would take care of everything else. They have done nothing that they have said they would thus far.

I'm wondering if maybe I should switch to another surgeon. The only thing keeping me with Dr. Pirrello is all of the great reviews he gets from everyone else.

How have everyone's experiences been with Dr. Pirrello?

I have to say' date=' I'm not pleased so far. My consultation appointment was in October and here it is mid-June and I still am not sleeved. I only had to do 3 months with the nutritionist (which actually only takes 2 months.) Everything else seems like it has just taken forever because of their total lack of communication and effort to do their part of the pre-op process. It is near impossible to get in contact with them unless you actually drive down there. The funny part is that they assured me during consultation that I would only need to make one appointment and that they would take care of everything else. They have done nothing that they have said they would thus far.

I'm wondering if maybe I should switch to another surgeon. The only thing keeping me with Dr. Pirrello is all of the great reviews he gets from everyone else.[/quote']

I used Dr Villanueva in Concord NC, Carolina's Weight Loss Surgery. My initial consultation was the end of November, and I was sleeved April 1st. I've been very pleased with him and his staff. He has a great bedside manner also.

I live in Fort Mill..was sleeved May 3 in Mexico...I have lost almost 50lbs in 2 months...feeling great..eating normal just small amounts..best decision I ever made.

How have everyone's experiences been with Dr. Pirrello?

I have to say, I'm not pleased so far. My consultation appointment was in October and here it is mid-June and I still am not sleeved. I only had to do 3 months with the nutritionist (which actually only takes 2 months.) Everything else seems like it has just taken forever because of their total lack of communication and effort to do their part of the pre-op process. It is near impossible to get in contact with them unless you actually drive down there. The funny part is that they assured me during consultation that I would only need to make one appointment and that they would take care of everything else. They have done nothing that they have said they would thus far.

I'm wondering if maybe I should switch to another surgeon. The only thing keeping me with Dr. Pirrello is all of the great reviews he gets from everyone else.

I went with Dr. Pirrello. Surgery was March 20, 2013. I'm sorry you are having this experience because it wasn't anything like that for me. I had to do 6 months with the nutritionist but other than that, they kept up with everything pretty well. If you need to...switch to another surgeon but I really do think a lot of Dr. Pirrello and feel like he is in it for more than the money and genuinely wants to see people succeed. Good luck with whatever you choose.

I went with Dr. Pirrello. Surgery was March 20' date=' 2013. I'm sorry you are having this experience because it wasn't anything like that for me. I had to do 6 months with the nutritionist but other than that, they kept up with everything pretty well. If you need to...switch to another surgeon but I really do think a lot of Dr. Pirrello and feel like he is in it for more than the money and genuinely wants to see people succeed. Good luck with whatever you choose.[/quote']

Thank you. I feel this way about him as well. It's his staff who I feel are not doing what they are supposed to. Regardless, I am finally scheduled for surgery on August 20, after they told me originally that I would be looking at a January/February date.

Hi all! I'm in Statesville, NC and just got mine done with Dr. Heider. He is great! Definitely recommend him!

Finally got approved on July 29, and my surgery is for August 20, at cwm with Dr. Gersen...

Finally got approved on July 29' date=' and my surgery is for August 20, at cwm with Dr. Gersen...[/quote']

Congrats, he did mine in march and i had a wonderful experience, they were great you're in good hands

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I am pre-op' date=' just wondering if anyone is from the Charlotte or surrounding area.[/quote']

I'm in Columbia.

Thanks...I'm very excited....

I am pre-op' date=' just wondering if anyone is from the Charlotte or surrounding area.[/quote']

I live close to Siler City where Aunt B from the Andy Griffith show lived. I had my Surgery done at Rex Hospital in Raleigh done by Dr. Tyler at Bariatric Specialist of Ni.C. And he was super the best staff who are on top of thing and will bend over backwards to help in any way. Rex Hospital was outstanding in there care from the time you walk in till you leave and they sent a get well card a few days later wanting to know what else they could do for me. I hope things go well with everything. I had lost 50 pounds before surgery and they told me this helped with the surgery. There was a women who was in surgery who did not loose and weight and there was a lot of problems which put my surgery behind for 5 hours. Good luck and God Bless.

I'm in Statesville and I'll be having my surgery on the 29th of this month at Lake Norman Regional. Dr. Heider will be preforming it.

I'm in Statesville and I'll be having my surgery on the 29th of this month at Lake Norman Regional. Dr. Heider will be preforming it.

He's great!! Good luck!! I had mine done July 25th by him and I love in Statesville too.

I am scheduled for Sept 24th on Mooresville w/ Dr Heider

I am going to Dr heider as well. He came well recommended.