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

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

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

Thanks for the heads up!

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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

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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?

Yep!

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.

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

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.

@shellee,

Completely normal! Good luck to you!

I myself, am one week post-op tomorrow.

:-)