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

Hi guys, new to this, I have my first consultation on the 27th nov 2012, any ideas on what happens?

Hey guys! I had my surgery on may 4th with dr. Pirrello and I'm down 78 lbs! If you are having surgery with him you will LOVE him! Good luck everyone!

Congratulations on your 78lb loss @Jberkley!

Correction...@JBurkley...sorry

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?

I actually haven't had my surgery yet. I've still got 3 months to spend with the nutritionist before I can get my insurance approval. My meetings with Dr. Pirrello have all gone well so far though.

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.

Hey shelleerenee! I'm in Raleigh, too! I was actually sleeved in CLT, though, because I was self-pay so I couldn't afford Rex or Duke. I hope all goes well for you. Have you joined any of the meetup.com WLS support groups? I'm attending my first one this Saturday.

I actually haven't had my surgery yet. I've still got 3 months to spend with the nutritionist before I can get my insurance approval. My meetings with Dr. Pirrello have all gone well so far though.

I am meeting with the nutritionist at the end of the month to get started.. How has it been with the nutritionist so far?

Hey shelleerenee! I'm in Raleigh, too! I was actually sleeved in CLT, though, because I was self-pay so I couldn't afford Rex or Duke. I hope all goes well for you. Have you joined any of the meetup.com WLS support groups? I'm attending my first one this Saturday.

Susan...we must keep in touch, I didn't know anything about the support group, but I will check out the website. Thanks

I am having surgery on November the 6th with Dr pirello in matthews N.C.

I am having surgery on November the 6th with Dr pirello in matthews N.C.

That is great!! I know it's gonna go great... Please keep us updated

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Sounds great! Are you on MyFitnessPal?

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

I am proud to announce that Dr Kuwada found room for me!!! I am scheduled for Nov. 19th! Liquid diet starts Monday! Yaaaayyyyy!!!!

I am proud to announce that Dr Kuwada found room for me!!! I am scheduled for Nov. 19th! Liquid diet starts Monday! Yaaaayyyyy!!!!

Congrats LovelyPea

Congrats LovelyPea

Thanks lady!!

I am proud to announce that Dr Kuwada found room for me!!! I am scheduled for Nov. 19th! Liquid diet starts Monday! Yaaaayyyyy!!!!

AWESOME!!!!!! I know it is going to go great!!! Congratulations!!!!