Are there any Charlotte sleevers that have had and complications? My information was sent to insurance on Friday, I'm getting excited but still nervous at the same time.

Hey lovelzMe...I'm also here in Charlotte, but thank God, no complications! Who's your surgeon?

Hi All,

I'm from Charlotte also, I have surgery next Tuesday in Mexico, I'm scared to death!!! Glad to see other members from Charlotte here, where or when are you having surgery!!

I had my surgery on 8/28 in Albemarle at the hospital where I work. So far, everything has gone textbook well. The first 2 weeks are hard, and I am still having trouble getting in.all my fluids and Protein, but its getting better day by day.

Some days I do wish that I could eat a little more, but then I have to remind myself that I'm only 4 weeks out and what my reasons for having the surgery on the first place are.

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Dr. Voellinger at Southeast Bariatric.

I'm in Gastonia had mine on 9/19 but I had mine in Conway SC Had to self pay was $8000 promotion. So far so good still adjusting but no complications so far knock on wood

I am in Rock Hill, work in Charlotte. Having mine done with Dr. Voellinger at Presby Main Hospital in 2 weeks (Oct 15)! On day 1 of my 2-week pre-op diet

I like Dr. Voellinger - really nice man and great surgeon. I actually applied for the RD job in his office a few years back, but it actually went to a good friend of mine, but she's since left.

Who is the dietitian there now?

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Great! How long did insurance take? Keep me posted!

I'm in Raleigh but being sleeved on Oct 15th by Dr Heider at Lake Norman Regional.

Who is the dietitian there now?

Could have told you if you hadn't asked...lol. I have her card in my notebook at home. Will get back to you on that

Great! How long did insurance take? Keep me posted!

I have the dreaded Cigna, which likes to take their sweet time. Had an acceptance at 31 days! Required 6 month medical management when I started, but recently changed to 3 months. By the time I'll have my surgery, I will have been going for this for 1 year and 2 weeks

I started out just wanting to try on my own under medical management, but at my 6 month mark, decided to go ahead with surgery. If I would have started out with my mind set on surgery, I would probably be post op by now I had to complete nutritionist visits, psych visit, exercise physiologist visit, barium swallow, blood work, cardiologist visit, which turned into a stress test. All of this tacked on extra time for me.

Thanks kmoore!

Thanks kmoore!

It's Kristen Shaben.

Thanks!