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I have worked out for years and just lose 5 lbs here and there. I have a BMI of 40 and have high blood pressure. I do have Cigna PPP Insurance.

I just don't know the first step . . .

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Find a surgeon in your area that performs this surgery and make an appointment to attend the support group my lady

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its not easy but worth it for your self esteem and your overall health my lady

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well guess youre busy

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its not easy but worth it for your self esteem and your overall health my lady

OK, I could sure use it. Seems like I am not getting anywhere. Thanks

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Wendy, I was sleeved at Lake norman Regional Medical Center at the end of May. Dr, Heider, the surgeon, is very impressive. If you call LKN Regional, they will inform you when the next meeting is and they can help you in the right direction. Good luck!

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Hi I leave in Charlotte and I will be having surgery on 7/15, my surgeon is Dr. Paul Enoch in cary,NC I started this process in 2008 and my insurance would not cover and now it does. My advice to you is start with a seminar either in person or online but find a great b surgeon the reason I'm going back to Cary/Raleigh for my surgeon this is who I started out with and I'm very comfortable with Dr. Paul Enochs. This has to be something you want to do for you and your health and a better way of life, longevity, and the benefits I can hardly wait, I've actually be living as if I have already been sleeved. A friend of mine who lives in Charlotte nc went to Bariatric Surgery Charlotte 704-377-3900 and said they were excellent. Good luck to you

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Hi I leave in Charlotte and I will be having surgery on 7/15' date=' my surgeon is Dr. Paul Enoch in cary,NC I started this process in 2008 and my insurance would not cover and now it does. My advice to you is start with a seminar either in person or online but find a great b surgeon the reason I'm going back to Cary/Raleigh for my surgeon this is who I started out with and I'm very comfortable with Dr. Paul Enochs. This has to be something you want to do for you and your health and a better way of life, longevity, and the benefits I can hardly wait, I've actually be living as if I have already been sleeved. A friend of mine who lives in Charlotte nc went to Bariatric Surgery Charlotte 704-377-3900 and said they were excellent. Good luck to you[/quote']

ur getting sleeve On my birthday good luck and congrats

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I second Lake Norman Regional Center!! Make an appointment with Dr. Heider ASAP!!

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I second Lake Norman Regional Medical Center!! Make an appointment with Dr. Heider ASAP!!

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Lake Norman B is great. I get nutrition from there .

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Wendy' date=' I was sleeved at Lake norman Regional Medical Center at the end of May. Dr, Heider, the surgeon, is very impressive. If you call LKN Regional, they will inform you when the next meeting is and they can help you in the right direction. Good luck![/quote']

Agreed! Love the whole practice- you can do his seminar online too if you wanna check him out first. He operates at lake Norman reg medical or at CMC Northeast in concord.

I saw a few other drs in the area and would recommend him without a second thought!

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I would also suggest contacting Cigna to see what is covered, what is required & what doctor is in-network for you. That way you will have an idea when you attend the seminars about the whole insurance coverage & testing process. I will be getting sleeved Aug 14th at UNC-CH with Dr. Overby.

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Thanks for all the info!

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